Manitou MT 732, Operator'S Manual

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C3 - COMPRESSOR BELT TENSION (OPTION AIR CONDITIONING)
CHECK - ADJUST
- Open the I.C. engine bonnet.
- Unscrew the fastening screws 1 (fig. C3/1).
- Lay down the protective guard 2 (fig. C3/1).
- Check the belt for signs of wear and cracks and change if necessary (see: 3 -
MAINTENANCE: FILTERS CARTRIDGES AND BELTS).
- Check the belt tension between the pulleys of the crankshaft and of the compressor.
- Under a normal pressure exerted with the thumb (10 ft/lb), the tension should be
approximately 3/8 in.
- Carry out adjustments if necessary.
- Untighten screws 3 (fig. C3/2) by two to three thread turns.
- Swivel the compressor assembly so as to obtain the belt tension required.
- Retighten screws 3 (fig. C3/2).
- Put the protective guard back 2 (fig. C3/1).
If the compressor belt has to be changed, check the tension again after the first 20 hours of
operation.
C4 - ANGLE GEAR BOX OIL LEVEL
CHECK
Park the lift truck on level ground with the jib raised and the I.C. engine stopped.
- Remove level plug 1 (fig. C4).
- Wipe the dipstick and check the correct level between the MINI and MAXI marks.
- If necessary, add oil (see: 3 - MAINTENANCE: E5 - ANGLE GEAR BOX OIL).
C5 - PARKING BRAKE
CHECK - ADJUST
Place the lift truck on a slope less than 15 % with the rated load in the transport position.
- Check the tightening adjustment by locking the parking brake in position A (fig. C5).
- The adjustment is correct when the lift truck is held stationary on a slope.
- Carry out adjustments if necessary.
- Press and release the brake pedal, then release the parking brake, putting it in position
B (fig. C5).
- Progressively tighten the end piece of the lever 1 (fig. C5) and recheck braking.
- Repeat the operation until the correct braking adjustment is obtained.
C3/2
C4
3
1
3
C3/1
1
1
2
1
1
A
B
C5
1
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