Manitou MSI 40, Operator'S Manual

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NCHING AND SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL
This pedal acts in two stages :
In the first stage during the braking clearance stroke, it acts progressively the
hydrostatic transmission to do a slow approach with all the power of the
engine.
In the second stage it acts both on front wheels through a brake hydraulic
system, and allows to slow down and stop the fork lift truck.
11 - D
IFFERENTIAL LOCK PEDAL
The differential lock enables the drive wheels to turn at the same speed
irrespective of the state of the ground.
- Press the pedal and hold it in that position for the time during which locking
is required.
- To release the differential lock simply release the pedal, which should
automatically return to its initial position.
When the differential lock is on, the truck should always be driven in a
straight line and at low speed.
12 - F
ORWARD
/
REVERSE LEVER
The lift truck must be stationary when operating the forward / reverse lever.
FORWARD : 1st ASSEMBLY : Push the lever forwards (Position A).
: 2nd ASSEMBLY : Lift slightly and push the lever
forwards (Position A).
REVERSE : 1st ASSEMBLY : Pull the lever backwards (Position B).
: 2nd ASSEMBLY : Lift slightly and pull the lever
backwards (Position B).
NEUTRAL : To start the truck, the lever must be in neutral
(Position C).
NOTE : An OPTION reverse lights exists, these lights are automatically
turned on when passing into reverse gear. An OPTION reverse gear
horn is also available.
13 - P
ARKING BRAKE LEVER
The parking brake acts on the two front wheels.
To prevent accidental loosening or release, the lever is fitted with safety
locking (2
nd
ASSEMBLY).
- To apply the parking brake, pull the lever backwards (Position A).
- To loosen the parking brake, release and push the lever forwards
(Position B).
C
A
B
A
B