Manitou MLT 961-145 V PLUS L JD ST4 S1, Operator'S Manual

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LUBRICANT AND FUEL LEVELS
-Use the recommended lubricants (never use contaminated lubricants) �
-Do not fill the fuel tank when the engine is running �
-Only fill up the fuel tank in areas specified for this purpose �
-Do not fill the fuel tank to the maximum level �
-Do not smoke or approach the telehadler with a flame, when the fuel tank is open or is being filled �
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
-Any work on the load handling hydraulic circuit is forbidden except for the operations described in part: 3 - MAINTENANCE �
-Do not attempt to loosen unions, hoses or any hydraulic component with the circuit under pressure �
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COUNTERBALANCE VALVE: It is dangerous to change the settings and remove the counterbalance valves or safety valves which may be fitted to your telehadler cylinders.
The HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATORS that may be fitted on your telehadler are pressurised units. Removing these accumulators and their pipework is a dangerous operation
and must only be performed by approved personnel (consult your dealer).
ELECTRICITY
-Do not short-circuit the starter relay to start the engine � If the forward/reverse selector is not in neutral and the parking
brake is not applied, the telehadler may suddenly start to move �
-Do not place metal items on the battery �
-Disconnect the battery before working on the electrical circuit �
WELDING
-Disconnect the battery before any welding operations on the telehadler �
-When carrying out electric welding work on the telehadler, connect the negative cable from the equipment directly to
the part being welded, so as to avoid high tension current passing through the alternator �
-Never carry out welding or work which gives off heat on an assembled tyre � The heat would increase the pressure which
could cause the tyre to explode �
-If the telehadler is equipped with an electronic control unit, disconnect this before starting to weld, to avoid the risk of
causing irreparable damage to electronic components �
WASHING THE TELEHANDLER
-Clean the telehadler or at least the area concerned before any intervention �
-Remember to close and lock all accesses to the telehadler (doors, windows, cowls…) �
-During washing, avoid the articulations and electrical components and connections �
-If necessary, protect against penetration of water, steam or cleaning agents, components susceptible of being damaged,
particularly electrical components and connections and the injection pump �
-Clean the telehadler of any fuel, oil or grease trace �
TRANSPORTING THE TELEHANDLER
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Transporting the telehadler involves real risks for the operator and others involved.
-Towing, slinging or transporting the telehadler (
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3 - MAINTENANCE: OCCASIONAL OPERATION) �