Manitou Systems 160 ATJ, Operator'S Manual

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E - EVERY 1000 HOURS OF OPERATION
Perform the operations described previously as well as the following operations.
E1/1
E1 - C
OOLING LIQUID
EMPTY - REPLACE
This series of operations is performed as required and once a year as winter
approaches.
Set the platform on a horizontal surface with the engine stopped and cold.
DRAINING THE COOLANT
- Open the left-hand cover.
- Loosen the radiator purge screw 1 (Fig. E1/1).
- Loosen the drain plug 2 (Fig. E1/2) on the engine block.
- Remove the radiator filling cap 3 (Fig. E1/3).
- Let the cooling circuit drain completely, ensuring that the holes are not
obstructed.
- Check the condition of the hoses and the fixings and replace the hoses if
necessary.
- Rinse out the circuit with clean water and use a cleaning product if
necessary.
FILLING WITH COOLANT
- Retighten the purge screw 1 (Fig. E1/1).
- Retighten the drain plug 2 (Fig. E1/2) (tightening torque 0.8 to 1.2 daN.m).
- Prepare the coolant (Fig. E1/4).
- Slowly fill the cooling circuit completely via the filing hole 4 (Fig. E1/3).
- Let the engine tick over for a few minutes.
- Check for any leaks.
- Check the level and fine tune it if necessary.
- Refit the filling cap 3 (Fig. E1/3).
The IC engine contains no anti-corrosion elements and must be filled every
year with a minimum mixture of 25% ethylene glycol-based anti-freeze.
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E1/3
3
2
4
1
-16° C
-18° C
-25° C
-37° C
TEMPERATURE
E1/4
FREEZING POINT IN FUNCTION
OF THE ANTI-FREEZE %
ANTI-FREEZE
5110 NF
30 %
33 %
40 %
50 %