Manitou MSI 40, Operator'S Manual

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AINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
A - GENERAL
- Read the operator's manual carefully and ensure you understand it.
- Stop the I.C. engine, when an intervention is necessary.
- Wear clothes suitable for the maintenance of the lift truck, avoid wearing jewellery and loose clothes. Tie and protect
your hair, if necessary.
- Ensure the area is sufficiently ventilated before starting the lift truck.
Make sure that the disposal of process materials and of spare parts is carried out in total safety
and in a ecological way.
- Carry out all repairs immediately, even if the repairs concerned are minor.
- Repair all leaks immediately, even if the leak concerned is minor.
- Do not attempt to loosen unions, hoses or any hydraulic component with the circuit under pressure.
The handling and removal of the balancing valves or safety valves which may be fitted to the cylinders of your lift truck
can be dangerous. A balancing valve must only be removed when the cylinder concerned is at rest and the hydraulic
circuit is depressurised.
This operation can only be carried out by authorised staff.
- Do not smoke or approach the lift truck with a flame, when the fuel tank is open or is being filled.
- Take care not to burn yourself (Exhaust, radiator, I.C. engine, etc.).
- Disconnect the negative cable terminal (-) from the top of the battery before working on the electrical circuit or on the lift
truck (e.g. : Welding).
- Do not drop metallic items on the battery.
- When carrying out electric welding work on the lift truck, connect the negative cable from the equipment directly to the
part being welded, so as to avoid high tension current passing through the alternator.
B - MAINTENANCE
- The maintenance and the keeping in compliance of the lift truck are compulsory.
- Carry out daily maintenance (See chapter : A - DAILY OR EVERY 10 HOURS SERVICE in paragraph : 3 -
MAINTENANCE).
- Do not run the engine without air filter, or with oil, water or fuel leaks.
Wait for the I. C engine to cool before removing the radiator cap or expansion pan (Pressurised system) .
- Change the filter cartridges (See servicing schedules in chapter : FILTERS CARTRIDGES AND BELTS in
paragraph : 3 - MAINTENANCE).
C - LEVELS
- Use the recommended lubricants (Never use contaminated lubricants).
- Do not fill the fuel tank when the I.C. 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.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE LIFT TRUCK