Manitou MT 1840 R PRIVILEGE User Manual

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20 - FORWARD/NEUTRAL/REVERSE GEAR SELECTION
Authorisation for using the forward or reverse gear selection control is given by the validation
of the driver’s presence (see: 2 - DESCRIPTION: 6 - MAN-MACHINE INTERFACE (MMI)) and
if the conditions for using the control are followed.
When operating this control, the lift truck should be travelling at slow speed and not
accelerating.
FORWARD: Push the knob forward (position A).
REVERSE: Pull the knob backwards (position B).
NEUTRAL: Parking brake on (position C).
NOTE: Reverse lights and a sound alarm on reverse motion indicate that the lift truck is
running in reverse motion.
21 - GEAR LEVER
In order to change gear, it is necessar y to cut the transmission by pressing button 1 on
the lever.
1st gear: To the left, backwards.
2th gear: To the left, forwards.
3rd gear: To the right, backwards.
4nd gear: To the right, forwards.
CONDITION FOR USING THE TRANSMISSION GEAR RATIOS
- On these lift trucks with a torque converter, it is not necessar y to automatically start up
in 1st speed and progress up the gears.
The choice of transmission 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 rise 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 gear. When the forward force increases, the forward speed in the r gear (for example, in 3rd gear)
may be lower than the forward speed that could be obtained with the r-1 gear (in 2nd instead of 3rd).
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 3rd gear and go up to 4th if the conditions and state of the road permit it. In hilly areas, set off in 2nd
gear and go up to 3rd if the conditions and state of the road permit it.
• With a trailer on the road: Set off in 2nd gear and switch to 3rd if the conditions and state of the road permit it.
• Handling: 3rd gear.
2nd gear in restricted spaces.
• Earth moving: 1st gear.
• Loading (reclaiming with bucket, manure fork, etc.): 2nd gear.
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C

Manitou MT 1840 R PRIVILEGE Specifications

General

Brand	Manitou
Model	MT 1840 R PRIVILEGE
Category	Forklifts
Language	English