Manitou 260 TJ, Instruction Manual

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IF THE PLATFORM IS NOT TO BE USED FOR A LONG TIME
I
NTRODUCTION
The following recommendations are intended to prevent the platform from being damaged when it is withdrawn from service for an
extended period.
For these operations, we recommend the use of a MANITOU protective product, reference 603726.
Instructions for using the product are given on the packaging.
Procedures to follow if the platform is not to be used for a long time and for starting it up again afterwards must be
performed by your dealership.
P
REPARING THE PLATFORM
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Clean the platform thoroughly.
- Check and repair any leakage of fuel, oil, water or air.
- Replace or repair any worn or damaged parts.
- Wash the painted surfaces of the platform in clear and cold water and wipe them.
- Touch up the paintwork if necessary.
- Shut down the platform (see vacuous and in load DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS).
- Make sure the cylinder rods are all in retracted position.
- Release the pressure in the hydraulic circuits.
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ROTECTING THE
I.C.
ENGINE
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Fill the tank with fuel (see : 3 - MAINTENANCE).
- Empty and replace the cooling liquid (see : 3 - MAINTENANCE).
- Leave the I.C. engine running at idling speed for a few minutes, then switch off.
- Replace the I.C. engine oil and oil filter (see : 3 - MAINTENANCE).
- Add the protective product to the engine oil.
- Run the I.C. engine for a short time so that the oil and cooling liquid circulate inside.
- Disconnect the battery and store it in a safe place away from the cold, after charging it to a maximum.
- Remove the injectors and spray the protective product into each cylinder for two seconds with the piston in low neutral position.
- Turn the crankshaft once slowly and refit the injectors (see I.C. engine REPAIR MANUAL).
- Remove the intake hose from the manifold or turbocharger and spray the protective product into the manifold or turbocharger.
- Cap the intake manifold hole with waterproof adhesive tape.
- Remove the exhaust pipe and spray the protective product into the exhaust manifold.
- Refit the exhaust pipe and block the outlet with waterproof adhesive tape.
NB : The spray time is noted on the product packaging.
- Open the filler plug, spray the protective product around the rocker arm shaft and refit the filler plug.
- Cap the fuel tank using waterproof adhesive tape.
- Remove the drive belts and store them in a safe place.
- Disconnect the engine cut-off solenoid on the injection pump and carefully insulate the connection.
647382 EN (01/02/2015)