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

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TOWING PIN AND HOOK TOWING PIN AND HOOK
Located at the rear of the lift truck, this device is used to attach a trailer. Its capacity is limited for each lift truck by the Located at the rear of the lift truck, this device is used to attach a trailer. Its capacity is limited for each lift truck by the
authorised gross vehicle weight, tractive effort and maximum vertical force on the coupling point. This information is given on the authorised gross vehicle weight, tractive effort and maximum vertical force on the coupling point. This information is given on the
manufacturer’s plate fixed to each lift tr manufacturer’s plate fixed to each lift tr uck (see: 2 - DESCRIPTION: IDENTIFICATION OF THE LIFT TRUCK). uck (see: 2 - DESCRIPTION: IDENTIFICATION OF THE LIFT TRUCK).
- - To use a trailer To use a trailer , see current regulations in your countr , see current regulations in your countr y (maximum running speed, braking, maximum weight of trailer, etc.). y (maximum running speed, braking, maximum weight of trailer, etc.).
- - Verify the trailer’s Verify the trailer’s condition before using it (tyre condition and pressures, electrical connection, hydraulic hose, brake system… condition before using it (tyre condition and pressures, electrical connection, hydraulic hose, brake system… ). ).
Do not tow a trailer or attachment which is not in per Do not tow a trailer or attachment which is not in per fect working order fect working order . Using a trailer in poor condition may affect the . Using a trailer in poor condition may affect the lift truck’s steering and braking, lift truck’s steering and braking,
and hence safety. and hence safety.
If a third party If a third party helps in coupling or uncoupling the trailer helps in coupling or uncoupling the trailer , this person must be permanently visible to the driver and wait until the li , this person must be permanently visible to the driver and wait until the li ft truck has stopped, ft truck has stopped,
the handbrake is on and the I.C. engine is the handbrake is on and the I.C. engine is switched off before performing the operation. switched off before performing the operation.
NOTE: NOTE: There is an OPTIONAL rear-view mirror which allows the lift truck to be approached more closely to There is an OPTIONAL rear-view mirror which allows the lift truck to be approached more closely to the trailer ring. the trailer ring.
A - TOWING A - TOWING PINROCHE (STANDARD) PINROCHE (STANDARD)
CO CO UP UP LIN LIN G G AND AND UN UN CO CO UPL UPL IN IN G G THE THE TRA TRA ILE ILE R R
- - To couple the trailer To couple the trailer , position the lift truck as close as possible to the trailer ring. , position the lift truck as close as possible to the trailer ring.
- Put the handbrake on and switch off the I.C. engine. - Put the handbrake on and switch off the I.C. engine.
- - Remove the clip 1, lift the t Remove the clip 1, lift the t railer pin 2 and place or remove the tr railer pin 2 and place or remove the tr ailer ring. ailer ring.
Be careful not to get Be careful not to get your fingers caught or crushed during this operation. your fingers caught or crushed during this operation.
Do not forget to put clip 1 back in place. Do not forget to put clip 1 back in place.
When uncoupling, make sure that the When uncoupling, make sure that the trailer is supported trailer is supported independently independently . .
B - REAR B - REAR ELECTRIC SOCKET (STANDA ELECTRIC SOCKET (STANDA RD) RD)
Enables power supply connection for a trailer (see: 2 - DESCRIPTION: TOWING PIN AND Enables power supply connection for a trailer (see: 2 - DESCRIPTION: TOWING PIN AND
HOOK) or signalling bar. HOOK) or signalling bar.
A - Left rear i A - Left rear i ndicator. ndicator.
C - Earth. C - Earth.
D - Right rear i D - Right rear i ndicator. ndicator.
E - Right tail light. E - Right tail light.
F - Rear stoplight. F - Rear stoplight.
G - Left tail light. G - Left tail light.
C - ADJUSTABLE PROJECTING HOOK (OPTION) C - ADJUSTABLE PROJECTING HOOK (OPTION)
CO CO UP UP LIN LIN G G AND AND UN UN CO CO UPL UPL IN IN G G THE THE TRA TRA ILE ILE R R
- - To couple the trailer To couple the trailer , position the lift truck as close as possible to the trailer ring. , position the lift truck as close as possible to the trailer ring.
- Put the handbrake on and switch off the I.C. engine. - Put the handbrake on and switch off the I.C. engine.
- Set the coupling fitting 1 according to the height of the trailer ring. - Set the coupling fitting 1 according to the height of the trailer ring.
Do not forget to put rods and clip back in place. Do not forget to put rods and clip back in place.
- - Remove the clip 2, lift the t Remove the clip 2, lift the t railer pin 3 and place or remove the tr railer pin 3 and place or remove the tr ailer ring. ailer ring.
Be careful not to get Be careful not to get your fingers caught or crushed during this operation. your fingers caught or crushed during this operation.
Do not forget to put clip 2 back in place. Do not forget to put clip 2 back in place.
When uncoupling, make sure that the When uncoupling, make sure that the trailer is supported trailer is supported independently independently . .
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1 1
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C C
D D
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F F
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