Manitou MHT 790 104JD H ST4 S1 - H - Driving the Telehandler on the Public Highway

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H - DRIVING THE TELEHANDLER ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY
(or see current legislation in other countries)
FRENCH ROAD TRAFFIC RULES
- The driving of non EC type-approved tractors on the public highway is subject to the provisions of the highway code relating to special machines, defined in article R311-1
of the highway code, in category B of the Equipment Order of 20 November 1969 that determines the procedures applicable to special machines� The telehandler must be
fitted with a licence plate�
- The driving of EC type-approved tractors on the public highway is subject to the provisions of the highway code regarding agricultural tractors, defined in article R311-1 of
the highway code� The telehandler must be registered�
- The telehandler must be driven on the public highway in accordance with the instructions given in the manual supplied with the telehandler (Gross weight, Gross combination
weight, towing load, axle loads, maximum speeds, etc� according to type/version)� The operator must be in possession of the telehandler’s registration document�
- The operator must hold an HGV licence, unless granted an exemption�
- When towing a trailer or agricultural equipment, the travelling speed of the telehandler is limited to 25 km/h (15�5 mph)� In this case, a "25" disc must be affixed to the rear of the
convoy� When driving with a trailer, the fact of not engaging 4th gear will ensure compliance with the towing speed limit (max� 25 km/h15�5 mph)� On "POWERSHIFT" models,
as 3rd gear is slower than on other models, it is preferable to use 5th gear and disable automatic upshifting to 6th gear (e 2 - DESCRIPTION: INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS)�
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Operators driving on the public highway must comply with current highway code legislation�
- The telehandler must comply with current road legislation� If necessary, there are optional solutions� Contact your dealer
INSTRUCTIONS
- Make sure the revolving light is in place, switch it on and verify its operation�
- Make sure the lights, indicators and windscreen wipers are working properly�
- Switch off the working headlights if the telehandler is fitted with them�
- Select the steering mode "HIGHWAY TRAFFIC" (according to model of telehandler) (
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AND CONTROLS)�
- Fully retract the boom and set the attachment approximately 300 mm (11�8in) off the ground�
- Place the roll corrector in the central position, i�e� the transverse axis of the axles parallel to the chassis (as model of
telehandler)�
- Fully raise the stabilizers and turn the blocks inwards (according to model of telehandler)�
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Never move in neutral (forward/reverse selector or gear lever in neutral or transmission cut-o button pressed) to
preserve the telehandler engine brake.
Failure to respect this instruction on a slope will lead to excessive speed which may make the telehandler
uncontrollable (steering, brakes) and cause serious mechanical damage.
DRIVING THE TELEHANDLER WITH A FRONT-MOUNTED ATTACHMENT
- You must comply with current regulations in your country, covering the possibility of driving on the public highway with
a front-mounted attachment on your telehandler�
- If road legislation in your country authorizes circulation with a front-mounted attachment, you must at least:
• Protect and report any sharp and/or dangerous edges on the attachment (e 4 - OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS FOR USE
WITH THE RANGE: ATTACHMENT SHIELDS)�
• The attachment must not be loaded�
• Make sure that the attachment does not mask the lighting range of the forward lights�
• Make sure that current legislation in your country does not require other obligations�
OPERATING THE TELEHANDLER WITH A TRAILER
- For using a trailer, observe the regulations in force in your country (maximum travel speed, braking, maximum weight
of trailer, etc�)�
- Do not forget to connect the trailer’s electrical equipment to that of the telehandler�
- The trailer's braking system must comply with current legislation�
- If pulling a trailer with assisted braking, the tractor telehandler must be equipped with a trailer braking mechanism� In
this case, do not forget to connect the trailer braking equipment to the telehandler�
- The vertical force on the towing hook must not exceed the maximum authorised by the manufacturer (consult the
manufacturer’s plate on your telehandler)�
- The authorised gross vehicle weight must not exceed the maximum weight authorised by the manufacturer (
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DESCRIPTION: CHARACTERISTICS)�
IF NECESSARY, CONSULT YOUR DEALER.
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