Manitou 160 ATJ PLUS Euro 3, Instruction Manual

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B -
EVERY 50 HOURS OF OPERATION
B1/1
Perform the operations described above as well as the following operations.
B1 -
LEVEL OF BATTERY ELECTROLYTE
CHECK
Check the electrolyte level in each battery.
If the ambient temperature is high, check the level more often than every 50 hours
of operation.
- Unscrew the two nuts from the battery cover.
- Remove the battery cover 1 (Fig. B1/1).
- Remove the battery clamp 2 (Fig. B1/2).
- Free both the caps over the elements 3 (Fig. B1/3).
- The level must be 1cm above the battery plates.
- If necessary, top up with clean distilled water kept in a glass container.
- Clean and dry the two caps 3 (Fig. B1/3) and refit them.
- Check the battery terminals and apply some Vaseline to prevent them from
oxidising.
- Re-install the battery clamp 2 (Fig. B1/2).
- Refit the battery cover.
- Refit the two nuts on the battery cover.
Manipulating and servicing a battery can be dangerous; take the
following precautions:
- Wear protective goggles.
- Keep the battery horizontal when manipulating it.
- Never smoke or work close to a naked flame.
- Work in a sufficiently well-ventilated area.
- If some electrolyte splashes onto your skin or in your eyes, rinse
the affected area thoroughly with cold water for 15 minutes and call
a doctor.
B2 - FUEL CIRCUIT HOSE
CHECK
Set the lifting platform on a horizontal surface, with the engine switched off, and wait
for the engine to cool down.
Check the condition of the fuel circuit hoses after switching off the
engine. If the fuel supply hoses are damaged, this can cause a fire.
- Open the bonnet.
- Visually check the condition of the fuel circuit supply hoses and the tightening
collars. If these are damaged, replace them immediately (replace all the fuel supply
hoses and the tightening collars at least every two years).
B1/2
B1/3
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B2
547408 EN (15/05/2012)