Manitou MUSTANG 1050RT, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
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Fig. 35 -
A
B
Auxiliary Hydraulic Circuit
Connections
The hydraulic couplers are located on the left
lift arm . “A” port is pressure (A, Fig . 35) “B”
port is return (B, Fig . 35)when the auxiliary
control is in the detent position .
Connecting Hydraulic Attachments
to the Auxiliary Hydraulic Circuits
IMPORTANT: Connect hydraulical-
ly-powered attachment hoses to the
auxiliary circuits after the attachment is
secured to the hitch
Disconnect hydraulically-powered attach-
ment hoses from the auxiliary circuits
before removing the attachment from the
hitch.
1 . Empty the attachment and lower it to the
ground .
2 .
Shut off the engine and turn off the igni
-
tion . Remove the ignition key and take it
with you .
3 . Raise the restraint bar .
4 . Clean the hydraulic connections on the
hoses and the connections .
5 . Relieve the pressure in the standard auxil-
iary hydraulics circuit .
6 .
Push the hose connections firmly onto the
auxiliary hydraulic connections until they
snap into place .
Route the hydraulic hoses so they do
not get pinched when the attachment
is tilted forward and back. Damaged or
burst hydraulic hoses could result.
IMPORTANT: Always check hydraulic
function of the attachment before use, to
make sure the hydraulic hoses have not
been installed in reverse.
NOTE: Pressure buildup caused by
heat in hydraulic attachments left in direct
sunlight can make it difficult to connect
the quick-couplers to the fittings on the
attachment.
Disconnecting Hydraulic
Attachments from the Auxiliary
Hydraulics Circuits
1 . Empty the attachment and lower it to the
ground .
2 .
Shut off the engine and turn off the igni
-
tion . Remove the ignition key and take it
with you .
3 . Raise the restraint bar .
4 . Relieve the pressure in the standard auxil-
iary hydraulics circuit .
5 . Push on the hose connection locking rings
until the hose connections release .