Manitou A Series - LUBRICANTS AND FUEL

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C3 - FUEL FILTER
DRAIN
- Open the I.C. engine compartment.
- Visually check for the presence of water in tank 1 (Fig. C3) and drain if
necessary.
- Place a receptacle under the tank and loosen drain plug 2 (Fig. C3) by two
or three turns.
- Allow the diesel fuel to flow out until it is free from impurities and water.
- Tighten the drain plug while the diesel fuel is running out.
C4 - COMPRESSOR BELT TENSION (OPTION AIR
CONDITIONING)
CHECK - ADJUST
- Open the engine compartment.
- Unscrew the fastening screws 1 (Fig. C4/1).
- Lay down the protective guard 2 (Fig. C4/1).
- Check the belt for signs of wear and cracks and change if necessary.
- Check the belt tension between the pulleys of the crankshaft and of the
compressor.
- Under a normal pressure exerted with the thumb (45 N or 33 lbs), the
tension should be approximately 10 mm (3/8”).
- Carry out adjustments if necessary.
- Untighten screws 3 (Fig. C4/2) by two to three thread turns.
- Swivel the compressor assembly so as to obtain the belt tension required.
- Retighten screws 3 (Fig. C4/2).
- Put the protective guard back 2 (Fig. C4/1).
C5 - ANGLE GEAR BOX OIL LEVEL
CHECK
Place the lift truck on level ground with the I.C. engine stopped.
- Remove level plug 1 (Fig. C5).
- Wipe the dipstick and check the correct level between the MINI and MAXI
marks.
- If necessary, add oil (See E5 - ANGLE GEAR BOX OIL in SECTION 3 -
MAINTENANCE).
C3
2
1
C4/2
3
3
C5
1
C4/1
1
1
1
2
If the compressor belt has to be changed, check the
tension again after the first 20 hours of operation.
IMPORTANT
FORKLIFT SAFETY
CONTENTS