Manitou MLT 845 120 LSU 3-E3 Series, Operator'S Manual

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17 - FORWARD/NEUTRAL/REVERSE GEAR SELECTION 17 - FORWARD/NEUTRAL/REVERSE GEAR SELECTION
FORWARD: Push the knob forward (position A). FORWARD: Push the knob forward (position A).
REVERSE: Pull the knob backwards (position B). REVERSE: Pull the knob backwards (position B).
NEUTRAL: The knob must be in the intermediate position to star NEUTRAL: The knob must be in the intermediate position to star t the lift truck (position C). t the lift truck (position C).
When operating this control, the lift truck should be travelling at slow speed and not When operating this control, the lift truck should be travelling at slow speed and not
accelerating. accelerating.
NOTE: NOTE: The reverse lights indicat The reverse lights indicat e that the e that the lift truck is running in reverse lift truck is running in reverse motion. An motion. An
OPTIONAL audible reversing alarm can also be fitted. OPTIONAL audible reversing alarm can also be fitted.
SA SA FE FE TY TY FO FO R R MO MO VI VI NG NG TH TH E E LI LI FT FT TR TR UC UC K K
Authorization to move the lift truck is controlled by an electronic unit. The operator must Authorization to move the lift truck is controlled by an electronic unit. The operator must
observe the following sequence to move the truck forwards or backwards: observe the following sequence to move the truck forwards or backwards:
1 - sit down correctly in the driver’s seat, 1 - sit down correctly in the driver’s seat,
2 - release the parking brake, 2 - release the parking brake,
3 - engage forward or reverse movement. 3 - engage forward or reverse movement.
To stop the lift truck, he must observe the following sequence: To stop the lift truck, he must observe the following sequence:
1 - set the forward/reverse selector to neutral. 1 - set the forward/reverse selector to neutral.
2 - engage the parking brake, 2 - engage the parking brake,
3 - get out of the lift truck. 3 - get out of the lift truck.
If these sequences are not obser If these sequences are not obser ved (e.g.: leaving the driver’s seat without setting the parking brake), a buzzer sounds. You must ved (e.g.: leaving the driver’s seat without setting the parking brake), a buzzer sounds. You must
then return the selector to then return the selector to the neutral position and repeat the the neutral position and repeat the sequence. sequence.
18 - STEERING SELECTION 18 - STEERING SELECTION
Before selecting one of the three possible steering positions, bring the 4 wheels into Before selecting one of the three possible steering positions, bring the 4 wheels into
alignment, i.e., in the straight ahead position. alignment, i.e., in the straight ahead position.
A A - - GR GR EE EE N N WH WH EE EE L L AL AL IG IG NM NM EN EN T T LA LA MP MP S S
These lamps come on to indicate the alignment of the wheels in relation to the lift truck. These lamps come on to indicate the alignment of the wheels in relation to the lift truck.
Lamp A1 for the front wheels and lamp A2 for the rear wheels. Lamp A1 for the front wheels and lamp A2 for the rear wheels.
Before selecting one of the three possible steering positions, bring all 4 wheels into alignment with Before selecting one of the three possible steering positions, bring all 4 wheels into alignment with
regards to the lift regards to the lift truck axle. Never change the steering mode whilst driving. truck axle. Never change the steering mode whilst driving.
B B - - ST ST EE EE RI RI NG NG SE SE LE LE CT CT IO IO N N LE LE VE VE R R
B1 - Front drive wheels (highway traffic). B1 - Front drive wheels (highway traffic).
B2 - Front and rear drive wheels in opposite direction (short steering lock). B2 - Front and rear drive wheels in opposite direction (short steering lock).
B3 - Front and rear drive wheels in the same direction (crab steering). B3 - Front and rear drive wheels in the same direction (crab steering).
C C - - SW SW IT IT CH CH FO FO R R AL AL IG IG NM NM EN EN T T OF OF TH TH E E WH WH EE EE LS LS
This switch enables the use or not of the device for alig This switch enables the use or not of the device for alig nment of the wheels. The indicator nment of the wheels. The indicator
light indicates its use. light indicates its use.
CO CO NT NT RO RO L L FO FO R R AL AL IG IG NM NM EN EN T T OF OF TH TH E E WH WH EE EE LS LS
- Connect the switch (signal light - Connect the switch (signal light ON). ON).
- Shift the steering selection lever B into position B2 (short steering lock). - Shift the steering selection lever B into position B2 (short steering lock).
- Turn the steering wheel and bring the rear wheels into alignment until lamp A2 lights up. - Turn the steering wheel and bring the rear wheels into alignment until lamp A2 lights up.
- Shift the steering selection lever B into position B1 (highway traffic). - Shift the steering selection lever B into position B1 (highway traffic).
- - Turn the steering wheel an Turn the steering wheel an d bring the front wheels into alignment until lamp d bring the front wheels into alignment until lamp A1 lights A1 lights
up. up.
Before driving on roads, it is necessary to check the alignment of the rear Before driving on roads, it is necessary to check the alignment of the rear wheels and to drive in front wheel steer. The control of the alignment of the wheels and to drive in front wheel steer. The control of the alignment of the
rear wheels must be regularly done with the rear wheels must be regularly done with the help of the green lamps, while driving help of the green lamps, while driving the lift truck. In case of the lift truck. In case of anomalies, consult your dealer anomalies, consult your dealer . .
B B
B2 B2
B1 B1
B3 B3
C C A A
A1 A1
A2 A2
C C
A A
B B
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