Manitou A Series Operator's Manual

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D10 - BATTERY ELECTROLYTE DENSITY
CHECK
The electrolyte density varies depending on the temperature concerned, but a
minimum of 1260 at 16°C (61°F) must be maintained. In the shaded area
(Fig. D10), the battery is in a normal charge condition. Readings above this
zone indicate that the battery needs to be recharged.
The density should not vary more than 0.025 units between cells.
- Check the electrolyte density in each battery cell using a hydrometer.
- Do not carry out this check immediately after topping up with distilled water.
Recharge the battery for at least an hour before checking the battery
electrolyte density.
D11 - F
RONT AND REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL OIL
DRAIN
Place the lift truck on level ground with the engine stopped and the differential
oil still warm.
- Place a container under drain plugs 1 (Fig. D11) and unscrew the plugs.
- Remove level plug 2 (Fig. D11) and filler plug 3 (Fig. D11) in order to ensure
that the oil is drained properly.
- Refit and tighten drain plugs 1 (Fig. D11) (Tightening torque 34 to 49 N.m or
25 - 36 ft/lbs).
- Fill up with oil (See LUBRICANTS AND FUEL in SECTION 3 -
MAINTENANCE) by filler port 3 (Fig. D11).
- The level is correct when the oil level is flush with the edge of port 2 (Fig.
D11).
- Check for any possible leaks at the drain plugs.
- Refit and tighten level plug 2 and filler plug 3 (Fig. D11) (Tightening torque
34 to 49 N.m or 25 - 36 ft/lbs).
- Repeat this operation for the rear axle differential.
D10
1.240
1.250
1.260
1.270
1.280
1.290
1.300
-10
14
-18
0
°C
°F
0
32
10
50
20
68
30
86
40
104
D11
1
1
1
2
3
Handling and servicing a battery can be dangerous, take the following
precautions :
- Wear protective goggles.
- Keep the battery horizontal.
- Never smoke or work near a naked flame.
- Work in a well-ventilated area.
- In the event of electrolyte being spilled onto the skin or splashed in the
eyes, rinse thoroughly with cold water for 15 minutes and call a doctor.
CAUTION
Dispose the drain oil in an ecological manner.
IMPORTANT
FORKLIFT SAFETY
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Manitou A Series Specifications

General

Brand	Manitou
Model	A Series
Category	Front End Loaders
Language	English