Manitou A Series Operator's Manual

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A1 - I.C. ENGINE OIL LEVEL
CHECK
Place the lift truck on level ground with the I.C. engine stopped, and let the oil
drain into the sump.
- Open the I.C. engine compartment.
- Remove the dipstick 1 (Fig. A1).
- Clean the dipstick and check the level between the two MAXI and MINI
notches.
- If necessary, add oil (See LUBRICANTS AND FUEL in SECTION 3 -
MAINTENANCE) by the filler port 2 (Fig. A1).
A2 - COOLING LIQUID LEVEL
CHECK
Place the lift truck on level ground with the I.C. engine stopped, and allow the
I.C. engine to cool.
- Open the I.C. engine compartment.
- Slowly turn the cap of the radiator 1 (Fig. A2) counterclockwise up to the
safety stop.
- Allow the pressure and vapour to escape.
- Press down and turn the cap so as to release the cap.
- If necessary, add cooling liquid (See LUBRICANTS AND FUEL in SECTION
3 - MAINTENANCE) in order to top up the level to 12 mm (1/2 in) below the
filler port 2 (Fig. A2).
- Lubricate slightly the filler neck in order to facilitate the setting and the
removal of the radiator cap.
A3 - FUEL LEVEL
CHECK
Keep the fuel tank near full, to reduce as much as possible any condensation
due to the atmospheric conditions.
- Remove cap 1 (Fig. A3).
- Fill the fuel tank with clean fuel (See LUBRICANTS AND FUEL in SECTION
3 - MAINTENANCE), filtered through a strainer or a clean, lint free cloth,
through filler port 2 (Fig. A3).
- Put the cap back 1 (Fig. A3).
NOTE : A locking tank cap is available as an OPTION.
A - DAILY OR EVERY 10 HOURS SERVICE
A1
A2
1
2
1
2
A3
1
2
Never smoke or approach with a flame during filling
operations or when the tank is open. Never refill while
engine is running.
WARNING
ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE ADDING
ENGINE COOLANT.
CAUTION
FORKLIFT SAFETY
CONTENTS

Manitou A Series Specifications

General

Brand	Manitou
Model	A Series
Category	Front End Loaders
Language	English