Manitou MC 18-2 D K ST5 S1 - Page 64

DIFFERENTIAL LOCK
Only for MC . . -4 D

IMPORTANT

When it is being used, always drive in a straight line and slowly.
If skidding occurs, the differential lock improves traction, whatever the ground
conditions (slippery or soft surface, etc.).
- Hold the switch F down to enable the 4 drive wheels to rotate at the same speed.
SWITCHING BETWEEN 4WD (low speed) <-> 2WD (high speed)
Only for MC . . -4 D
When starting the lift truck, low speed is automatically selected.
HIGH SPEED 24km/h (2RM)
- Press the “+” switch on the joystick or the top of switch 2. The indicator lamp
2a will come on.
SLOW SPEED14km/h (4RM)
- Press the “-” switch on the joystick or the bottom of switch 2. The indicator lamp
2b will come on.
CONDITIONS OF USE
FORWARD/REVERSE SELECTOR
Forward gear Neutral Reverse gear
4RM
-->2RM
(14km/h) --> (24km/h)
Permitted (*) Permitted (*) Impossible
2RM
-->4RM
(24km/h) --> (14km/h)
Permitted (**) Permitted (**) Permitted (**)
(*) After minimum 2 seconds.
(**) With the lift truck stopped, press the service brake pedal down for 2 seconds before performing the manoeuvre.
FORWARD/NEUTRAL/REVERSE GEAR SELECTION
When changing the direction of travel, the lift truck should be travelling
at slow speed and not accelerating.
To start the lift truck, the switch must be in neutral.
A - FORWARD
- Push the switch forwards.
B - REVERSE
- Pull the switch backwards.
NOTE: A reversing alarm and a reversing light are available as an option.
C - NEUTRAL
- Lightly press the front or back of the switch.
SAFETY FOR MOVING THE LIFT TRUCK
FORWARD/NEUTRAL/REVERSE GEAR SELECTOR (Standard)
2-40
2
2a
2b
A
B
C
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