Manitou MLT 961-145 V PLUS L JD ST4 S1 Operator'S Manual Download

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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

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The telehadler must be

fitted with a licence plate

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-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

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The telehadler must be registered

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-The telehadler must be driven on the public highway in accordance with the instructions given in the manual supplied with the telehadler (Gross weight, Gross combination

weight, towing load, axle loads, maximum speeds, etc

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according to type/version)

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The operator must be in possession of the telehadler’s registration document

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-The operator must hold an HGV licence, unless granted an exemption

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-When towing a trailer or agricultural equipment, the travelling speed of the telehadler is limited to 25 km/h (15

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5 mph)

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In this case, a "25" disc must be affixed to the rear of

the convoy

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When driving with a trailer, the fact of not engaging 4th gear will ensure compliance with the towing speed limit (max

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25 km/h-15

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5 mph)

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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 (

2 - DESCRIPTION: CONTROL AND

COMMAND INSTRUMENTS)

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

-Operators driving on the public highway must comply with current highway code legislation

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-The telehadler must comply with current road legislation

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If necessary, there are optional solutions

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Contact your dealer

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INSTRUCTIONS

-Make sure the revolving light is in place, switch it on and verify its operation

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-Make sure the lights, indicators and windscreen wipers are working properly

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-Switch off the working headlights if the telehadler is fitted with them

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-Select the steering mode "HIGHWAY TRAFFIC" (according to model of telehadler) (

2 - DESCRIPTION: CONTROL AND

COMMAND INSTRUMENTS)

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-Fully retract the jib and set the attachment approximately 300 mm (11

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8 in) off the ground

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-Place the roll corrector in the central position, i

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the transverse axis of the axles parallel to the chassis (as model of

telehadler)

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-Fully raise the stabilizers and turn the blocks inwards (according to model of telehadler)

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IMPORTANT

Never move in neutral (forward/reverse selector or gear lever in neutral or transmission cut-off button pressed) to preserve the telehadler engine brake.

Failure to respect this instruction on a slope will lead to excessive speed which may make the telehadler 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 telehadler

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-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 (

4 - ADAPTABLE ATTACHMENTS AVAILABLE

ON THE RANGE: ATTACHMENT SHIELDS)

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• The attachment must not be loaded

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