Manitou A Series Operator's Manual

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14 - ROOF LIGHT
15 - A
CCELERATOR PEDAL
16 - SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL AND TRANSMISSION CUT
-OFF
The pedal applies brakes on the front and rear wheels by a hydraulic brake system, and allows the lift truck to be slowed
and stopped. The transmission cut-off switch enables free travel, by disengaging the transmission. (See Item 39 - USE
OF TRANSMISSION CUT-OFF in SECTION 2 - DESCRIPTION).
17 - GEAR LEVER AND TRANSMISSION CUT-OFF
In order to change speeds, it is necessary to cut the transmission by pressing
the button 1 on the lever (See Item 39 - USE OF TRANSMISSION CUT-OFF
in SECTION 2 - DESCRIPTION).
1
st
gear : To the right, backwards.
2
nd
gear : To the right, forwards.
3
rd
gear : To the left, backwards.
4
th
gear : To the left, forwards.
USING THE GEARS ON THE GEARBOX
- On these lift trucks with a torque converter, it is not necessary to automatically start up in 1
st
speed and progress up the
gears.
In general, we would advise you to use the following gears according to the nature of the work being carried out.
• On the road : Set off in 3
rd
gear and go up to 4
th
if the conditions and state of the road permit it. In hilly areas, set off in
2
nd
gear and go up to 3
rd
if the conditions and state of the road permit it.
• With a trailer on the road : Set off in 2
nd
gear and go up to 3
rd
if the conditions and state of the road permit it.
• Handling : 3
rd
gear.
2
nd
gear in restricted spaces.
• Earth moving : 1
st
gear.
• Loading (reclaiming with bucket, manure fork, etc.) : 2
nd
gear.
4
3 1
2
1
The choice of gear ratio should be made carefully according to the nature of the work being carried out. A poor choice
may result in the extremely rapid elevation of the transmission oil temperature through excessive slipping of the
converter, which could lead to serious damage to the transmission (it is essential to stop and change the working
conditions if the transmission oil temperature indicator light comes on). This poor choice may also result in a reduction
in the lift truck's performance in forward speed. When the forward force increases, the forward speed in the r gear (for
example 3
rd
gear) may be lower than the forward speed that could be obtained with the r-1 gear (in 2
nd
instead of the 3
rd
).
CAUTION
FORKLIFT SAFETY
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Manitou A Series Specifications

General

Brand	Manitou
Model	A Series
Category	Front End Loaders
Language	English