Manitou 160 ATJ E3 - Every 2000 Hours Maintenance

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F  EVERY 2000 HOURS OF OPERATION
F1/1
Perform the operations described above as well as the following operations.
F1  COOLANT
DRAIN  REPLACE
This series of operations must only be performed as necessary or once a year, on the approach
of winter.
Set the lifting platform on a horizontal surface with the engine switched off and cold.
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Then, gently loosen
the cap up to the stop to release any excessive pressure before removing the
cap completely. If the engine overheats, steam may spurt from the radiator
or the emergency reservoir, possibly causing severe burns.
DRAINING THE COOLANT
- Open the left-hand c
over and locate the radiator 1 (Fig. F1/1) and the drain cocks 2 (Fig. F1/2)
and 4 (Fig. F1/3)
- To drain the coolant, open the drain taps 2 (Fig. F1/2) and 4 (Fig. F1/3) and the radiator cap 3
(Fig. F1/2) all together.
NB: The fluid cannot be drained out completely while the radiator cap is kept closed.
- Leave the cooling circuit to drain completely, ensuring that the holes are not blocked.
- Check the condition of the rubber hoses and the fastenings and change the rubber hoses if
necessary.
REFILLING WITH COOLANT
Close the drain cocks 2 (Fig. F1/2) and 4 (Fig. F1/3)
- Prepare the coolant (Fig. F1/4).
- Fill the cooling circuit slowly and completely via the filling hole 3 (Fig. F1/2).
- Refit the filling plug 3 (Fig. F1/2).
- Turn over the engine at idling speed for a few minutes.
- Check for any leaks.
- Check the level and top up if necessary.
The engine does not contain any anti-corrosion element and must be
filled ev
ery year with a mixture containing at least 25% ethyl glycol based
antifreeze.
F1/2
FREEZING POINT BASED
ON % OF ANTFREEZE
ANTIFREEZE
5110 NF
TEMPERATURE
30 %
33 %
40 %
50 %
-16° C
-18° C
-25° C
-37° C
F1/4
3
2
1
F1/3
4
647400 EN (01/02/2015)