Manitou MC 18-2 D K ST5 S1, Operator'S Manual

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REPLACE Coolant
These operations are to be carried out as necessary or every two years at the beginning
of winter.
IMPORTANT
The engine does not contain any anti-corrosion element and must be filled with a mixture containing 25% of ethylene
glycol-based antifreeze all year round.
- Place the lift truck on level ground with the engine stopped and cold.
- Open the engine cover ( 2 - DESCRIPTION - INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS).
- Remove the access panel 1.
DRAINING THE LIQUID
- Place a container under the hose 2 of the radiator and under the hose 3 of the
exhaust gas recycling valve cooler.
- Undo the clamps 4 and remove the hose 2 and the hose 3.
- Remove the filler plug 5 to ensure correct drainage.
- Let the cooling circuit drain entirely while ensuring that the ports do not get clogged.
- Check the condition of the hoses and their attachments, and change if necessary.
- Rinse the circuit with clean water, or use a cleaning agent if necessary.
FILLING WITH COOLANT
- Refit the hose 2 and the hose 3.
- Slowly fill the system with the coolant ( MAINTENANCE: LUBRICANTS AND FUEL)
through the filler hole 5.
- Refit the filler plug.
- Run the engine at idle for a few minutes.
- Visually check that there is no leakage in the radiator and pipes.
- Check the level and refill if necessary.
- The liquid must be at the MAXIMUM level on the expansion tank 6.
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