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

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- Slightly raise the load (1) and tilt the carriage (2) backwards to stabilise the load
(fig. F3).
- Tilt the load sufficiently backwards to ensure its stability.
- Reverse the lift truck (1) very carefully and gently to free the load. Lower the mast
(2) to bring the load into transport position (fig. E4).
LAYING A HIGH LOAD ON TYRES
- Approach the load in the transport position in front of the pile (fig. E5).
- Raise the mast (1) until the load is higher than the pile and move the lift truck
forward (2) (fig. E6) very carefully and gently, until the load is over the pile. Put the
handbrake on and set the forward/reverse selector to neutral.
- Place the load in a horizontal position by tilting the mast forwards (1) and lay it
down on the pile (2) while checking the correct positioning of the load (fig. E7).
- Reverse the lift truck (1) very slowly and carefully to release the forks (fig. E8). Then
set them into transport position.
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