Manitou MT 625 H 75K COMFORT ST5 S1, Operator'S Manual

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H - DRIVING THE LIFT TRUCK ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY
(or see current legislation in other countries)
FRENCH ROAD TRAFFIC RULES
-The driving of non EC type-approved tractors on the public highway is subject to the provisions of the highway code relating to special machines, defined in article R311-1
of the highway code, in category B of the Equipment Order of 20 November 1969 that determines the procedures applicable to special machines. The lift truck must be
fitted with a licence plate.
-The driving of EC type-approved tractors on the public highway is subject to the provisions of the highway code regarding agricultural tractors, defined in article R311-1 of
the highway code. The lift truck must be registered.
-The lift truck must be driven on the public highway in accordance with the instructions given in the manual supplied with the lift truck (Gross weight, Gross combination
weight, towing load, axle loads, maximum speeds, etc. according to type/version). The operator must be in possession of the lift truck’s registration document.
-The operator must hold an HGV licence, unless granted an exemption.
-When towing a trailer or agricultural equipment, the travelling speed of the lift truck is limited to 25 km/h. In this case, a "25" disc must be affixed to the rear of the convoy.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
-Operators driving on the public highway must comply with current highway code legislation.
-The lift truck must comply with current road legislation. If necessary, there are optional solutions. Contact your dealer.
INSTRUCTIONS
-Make sure the revolving light is in place, switch it on and verify its operation.
-Make sure the lights, indicators and windscreen wipers are working properly.
-Switch off the working headlights if the lift truck is fitted with them.
-Select the steering mode "HIGHWAY TRAFFIC" (
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2 - DESCRIPTION: CONTROL AND COMMAND INSTRUMENTS) (according
to model of lift truck) .
-Fully retract the boom and set the attachment approximately 300 mm off the ground.
-Place the slope compensation in the central position, i.e. the transverse axis of the axles parallel to the frame (depending
on the lift truck model) .
-Fully raise the stabilisers and turn the shoes inwards (depending on the model of lift truck) .
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Never coast in neutral (forward/reverse selector or gear lever in neutral or transmission cut-off button pressed) to preserve the lift truck engine brake.
Failure to observe this instruction on a slope will lead to excessive speed which may make the lift truck uncontrollable (steering, brakes) and cause serious mechanical
damage.
DRIVING THE LIFT TRUCK WITH A FRONT-MOUNTED ATTACHMENT
-You must comply with current regulations in your country, covering the possibility of driving on the public highway with
a front-mounted attachment on your lift truck.
-If road legislation in your country authorizes circulation with a front-mounted attachment, you must at least:
• Protect and report any sharp and/or dangerous edges on the attachment (
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4 - ADAPTABLE ATTACHMENTS AVAILABLE
ON THE RANGE).
• The attachment must not be loaded.
• Make sure that the attachment does not mask the lighting range of the forward lights.
• Make sure that current legislation in your country does not require other obligations.
OPERATING THE LIFT TRUCK WITH A TRAILER
-For using a trailer, observe the regulations in force in your country (maximum travel speed, braking, maximum weight
of trailer, etc.).
-Do not forget to connect the trailer’s electrical equipment to that of the lift truck.
-The trailer's braking system must comply with current legislation.
-If pulling a trailer with assisted braking, the tractor lift truck must be equipped with a trailer braking mechanism. In this
case, do not forget to connect the trailer braking equipment to the lift truck.
-The vertical force on the towing hook must not exceed the maximum authorised by the manufacturer (consult the
manufacturer’s plate on your lift truck).
-The authorised gross vehicle weight must not exceed the maximum weight authorised by the manufacturer
(
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IF NECESSARY, CONSULT YOUR DEALER.
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