Manitou B-E2 Series, Operator'S Manual

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DRIVING THE LIFT TRUCK WITH A FRONT-MOUNTED ATTACHMENT
- You must comply with current regulations in your country, covering the possibility of driving on the public highway with a front-
mounted attachment on your lift truck.
- If road legislation in your country authorizes circulation with a front-mounted attachment, you must at least:
• Protect and report any sharp and/or dangerous edges on the attachment (see: 4 - ADAPTABLE ATTACHMENTS IN OPTION
ON THE RANGE: ATTACHMENT SHIELDS).
• The attachment must not be loaded.
• Make sure that the attachment does not mask the lighting range of the forward lights.
• Make sure that current legislation in your country does not require other obligations.
OPERATING THE LIFT TRUCK WITH A TRAILER
- For using a trailer, observe the regulations in force in your country (maximum travel speed, braking, maximum weight of trailer, etc.).
- Do not forget to connect the trailer’s electrical equipment to that of the lift truck.
- The trailer’s braking system must comply with current legislation.
- If pulling a trailer with assisted braking, the tractor lift truck must be equipped with a trailer braking mechanism. In this case, do
not forget to connect the trailer braking equipment to the lift truck.
- The maximum vertical pull on the trailer hook must not exceed 1500 daN.
- The authorised maximum train weight must not exceed the maximum weight authorised by the manufacturer (consult the
manufacturer’s plate on your lift truck).
- For lift trucks with gearboxes:
When driving with a trailer, set off in 2nd gear and go into 3rd when the conditions and state of the road allow. Do not exceed
4th gear to avoid overheating the internal combustion engine and the transmission.
IF NECESSARY, CONSULT YOUR DEALER.