Ferrari - Cap6.2 Manutenzione F121618 E

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Chapter 6 - MAINTENANCE
EXHAUST SYSTEM
The muffler is located in the rear of the vehicle, in
front of the steering axle. exhaust pipe
The exhaust pipe is located outside on the right side.
Every 1000 operation hours:

Check the whole exhaust system for breaks or cracks
in pipes and hoses, as well as the tightening of hose
clamps.
Catalytic converter (if fitted)

The catalytic converter is installed in the exhaust
system, between the engine and the muffler.
Every 2000 operation hours
or muffler
Yearly:
Plunge the catalytic converter in neutral detergent (for
8-9 hours) and then clean it by air suction, or with
steam.
NOTE:
To open the converter, release the retainers (A).
WARNING:
Before servicing the catalytic converter, let it cool Engine
down.
catalytic converter
catalytic (if fitted)
converter
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WINDSHIELD WASHER SYSTEM

The wash fluid reservoir is located inside the cab, on
the right side of the driver seat stay.
To fill the wash fluid reservoir,

Daily: unscrew the cap of the reservoir
Check the wash fluid level inside the reservoir and, if and then pour the wash fluid
necessary, top up removing the cap on its top.
NOTE:
The reservoir should always contain a sufficient
quantity of wash fluid.
CAUTION:
Prevent dirt and impurities from entering the
reservoir while topping up the wash fluid, in order
to avoid clogging the system.
We recommend using a mixture of the special

antifreeze additive "AREXONS DPI" and water as
detailed below.
Temperature Additive Water
- 35°C (- 30°F) 1 0
- 20°C (- 4°F) 1 1
- 10°C (14°F) 1 2
0°C (32°F) 1 6 Window washer reservoir
Summer 1 10
NOTE:
Using other additives, observe the manufacturer’s
mixing instructions.
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TRANSMISSION
CAUTION:
Details concerning the transmission maintenance are widely explained in the transmission manufacturer’s
instructions (supplied together with the vehicle) that must be read in any case.
NOTE: The oil quantity in the gearbox is very important for its life and good functioning, because oil cools,
lubricates and transmits power.
 If the level is too low, the torque converter and the to access the transmission,
clutches are not adequately fed with oil and this remove the protection plate P
could damage the transmission or reduce the located in front of the
performances. engine bonnet
 If the level is too high, the oil foams, overheating
the transmission.
To access the transmission (gearbox), remove the

protection plate "P" in front of the engine bonnet (snap
fitting, without fastening screws).
The "external" oil dipstick is fastened to the right
cab standard, near the fuel tank; while the fixed
(original) dipstick is located on the transmission (right
side).
Weekly:
Check the oil level as follows:
- Warm-up the transmission to its normal
operating temperature (80°-90° C).
L dipstick
- Shift the gearbox selector lever into all its positions
transmission oil (external)
to fill with oil the clutches and the oil passages.
- park the vehicle on a level ground, apply the MAX
parking brake and shift the gearbox selector MAX MAX
lever into neutral “N”. T
filler neck
CAUTION: Let the engine run at idle. transmission oil
MIN MIN
(external) MIN
- Check on the dipstick (L) if the oil level reaches the

MAX mark.
- If not:
 Top up with oil through the filler neck "T" (seat of "Original" oil dipstick on the transmission
the dipstick) up to the MAX mark on the dipstick.
 If the oil level is too high, drain the oil into a
suitable container by unscrewing the drain plug MIN-MAX
"D" (at the bottom of the gearbox) down to the level with hot oil
MAX mark on the dipstick, then retighten the level with cold oil
drain plug.
- After this check, insert the dipstick "L" into the filler original
neck "T" and tighten it definitively, since the top of oil dipstick
the dipstick (L) serves as plug.
NOTE: transmission Z.F.

The oil level gets higher with the increase of the (gearbox)
temperature; for this reason, DO NOT fill the
transmission over the mark "COLD" (operation with
cold oil) if the oil temperature is below the normal D drain plug
working range.
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TRANSMISSION (continuation)
Replace the oil filter "C" as follows:
- Switch-off the engine, apply the parking brake to access the transmission,
and shift the gearbox selector lever into neutral remove the protection plate P
"N". in front of the
engine bonnet
- Place a suitable container under the filter to collect
the oil.
NOTE:
The filter is located on the left side of the transmission
(installed on the vehicle).
"Original" filler neck and dipstick
engine
transmission L dipstick
(gearbox) transmission oil (external)
MAX
MAX MAX
T
filler neck
transmission oil
(external) MIN MIN
C oil filter MIN
- With a filter wrench, loosen the old cartridge "C" .

- Carefully clean the seat of the filter cartridge on their
housing.
- Lubricate with oil (same oil of the transmission) the
seal of the new cartridge.
- Finger tighten the new cartridge until the seal
contact the housing, paying attention not to pinch it,
then tighten it of another ½ turn.
After the cartridge replacement, check the

transmission oil level again with the engine idling ½ turn
and make sure that there are no oil leaks.
CAUTION:
 DO NOT EXTEND the filter replacement intervals.
In c as e of cl ogg ing , t he w ho le oi l in c i rc ul ati on w oul d n ot b e fi l te red .
 On new transmissions, perform the first filter replacement after the first 100 operation hours.
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Replace the transmission oil. to access alla transmission,
remove the protection plate P
located in front of
CAUTION: al engine bonnet
Perform the replacement with the vehicle on a
level ground, hot transmission, engine switched
off, parking brake applied and gearbox selector
lever shifted into neutral "N".
- Drain the oil in a suitable container loosening the

drain plug "D", located at the bottom of the gearbox.
- Pull out the dipstick "L" and drain off the oil from the
transmission, then retighten the plug "D".
- Add oil through the filler neck "T" (refer to chapter 7
"Lubrication" section "Fuel and lubricant chart"),
paying attention not to allow dirt to enter the
transmission.
- After the filling, check the level as previously
described, and make sure that there are no oil leaks.
L dipstick
NOTE: transmission oil (external)
At each oil change, we recommend to perform the
procedure "AEB" (alignment of clutch clearances). MAX
To perform it correctly, refer to the relevant MAX MAX
instructions enclosed to this manual. T
filler neck
transmission oil
(external) MIN MIN
"Original" filler neck T and MIN
dipstick olio L on the transmission
engine
"Original" oil dipstick on the transmission
MIN-MAX
level with hot oil
level with cold oil
original
transmission (gearbox) oil dipstick
CAUTION:
 On new transmissions, perform the first oil transmission Z.F.
change after the first 100 operation hours. (gearbox)
 For transmission oil, NEVER use containers or
filling devices used before for antifreeze or D drain plug
coolant; these products contain ethylene glycol
that, if coming in contact with the transmission,
could irreparably damage the clutch disks.
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NOTE:
 To lengthen the replacement intervals for transmission oil and filters, and in case of extremely low
temperatures, refer to chapter 7 "Lubrication" section "Fuel and Lubricant chart" of this manual.
 A.m. oil and filter replacement intervals are valid for normal climatic conditions and operating cycles.
Prolonged operation at high temperatures and in very dusty conditions will contaminate and degrade the
lubricant more quickly.
It is necessary to establish whether these extreme conditions are met, to define the proper oil and filter
replacement intervals.
WARNING: Avoid to come in direct contact with waste oil and never dispose
of it in the environment.
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PROPELLER SHAFT
To access the propeller shaft, remove the protection
plates "P" located in front of the engine bonnet (snap to access the propeller shaft
remove the front plates
P
With a manual grease gun (never use a high-
pressure grease gun), inject grease in the lubricating
nipples of the universal joints (crosses) and if fitted on
the coupling.
These parts are full when grease starts to be forced
out.
NOTE:
The propeller shaft should be greased in any case,
also if the vehicle is equipped with an automatic
lubrication system.

Check the tightening torque of the screws fastening
the propeller shaft to the drive axle and to the
transmission (gearbox).
Propeller shaft
Tightening torque: 100 Nm (10 kgm)
if fitted, inject grease in
the lubricating nipple on
the coupling
CAUTION:
Perform the first check after the first 250 operation
hours.
inject grease in the
lubricating nipples
WARNING: of the crosses
Always switch off the engine before servicing the
propeller shafts.
propeller shaft
WARNING
THE CONTACT WITH

drive axle transmission (gearbox)
ROTATING PROPELLER
SHAFTS MAY CAUSE
DEATH. tightening torque:
100 Nm (10 kgm)
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DRIVE AXLE
CAUTION:
All following service steps must be performed by
qualified technicians, after having parked the
vehicle on a level and compact ground and
switched-off the engine.
The drive axle is fastened to the chassis (on the front

side) by 8 stay bolts.
Check the tightening torque of the stay bolts.
Tightening torque: 700 Nm (70 kgm)
NOTE:
The drive axle is equipped with planetary wheel gears;
therefore, at each oil change in the differential
gear change the oil also in the wheel gears. Check the tightening torque of the stay
bolts fastining the drive axle to the chassis
Differential gear
S vent
Every 100 operation hours: level plug II
 Park the vehicle on a level surface, switch off the
and filler plug I
engine, wait that the oil cools down and settles, then
check the oil level.
 The level is correct when the oil flows out through
the hole of the level plug (II).
 If necessary, top up with new oil as described in
chapter 7 "Lubrication" section "Fuel and Lubricant
chart", through the plug hole (I).
drive axle
 Check the vent (S), it must be clean and properly
" KESSLER "
working.
III
NOTE: Check and clean also the vent of the drain plug
parking brake cylinder.
S vent
I - II
level plug
check and clean and filler plug
the vent of the drive axle
parking brake cylinder " MERITOR "
III
drain plug
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DRIVE AXLE (continuation)
Differential gear (continuation)

Change the oil of the differential gear as follows: S vent
level plug II
and filler plug I
CAUTION:
Perform the oil change with switched-off engine.
 Drain the oil in a suitable container loosening the

drain plug (III), the filler plug (I) and drain off the oil,
making sure that there are no metal particles.
NOTE:
We recommend performing this maintenance
step with hot drive axle, as this facilitates the oil drive axle
drainage. " KESSLER "
 Carefully wash with petroleum the box inside, then

III
drain plug
drain it completely before pouring fresh oil.
 Check that there are no metal particles on the drain

plug (III), and then re-tighten it.
drive axle " MERITOR"
 Add fresh oil as prescribed in chapter 7 "Lubrication"
section "Fuel and lubricant chart", through the filler
plug hole (I) until the oil overflows.
 Re-tighten the filler plug (I).
 Check again the level [through the hole of the plug

(II)] after a test run, and make sure that there are no
oil leaks.
I - II
level plug
and filler plug
CAUTION:
On new vehicles, perform the first oil change after
the first 100 operation hours. III
drain plug
differential gear
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DRIVE AXLE (continuation)

Wheel gears
wheel gears
 Park the vehicle on a level surface, switch off the
engine, wait that the oil cools down and settles, then
check the oil level.
 Position the (engraved) "OIL" level mark
drive axle
horizontally.
 The level is correct when the oil flows out through

the hole of the level plug (II) [in horizontal position].
 If necessary, top up with fresh oil as prescribed in
chapter 7 "Lubrication" section "Fuel and lubricant I filler plug and
chart", through the plug hole (I). drive axle II level plug
"KESSLER"

Change the oil of the wheel gears as follows:
CAUTION:
Perform the oil change with switched-off engine.
 Position the (engraved) "OIL" level mark

horizontally, so that the drain plug (III) is at its Position the
lowest position. drain plug III OIL mark
horizontally
 Drain the oil in a suitable container loosening the
drain plug (III), the filler plug (I) and drain off the oil,
making sure that there are no metal particles.
I - II level plug and filler
NOTE: We recommend performing this
maintenance step with hot drive axle, as
drive axle
this facilitates the oil drainage.
"MERITOR"
 Carefully wash with petroleum the box inside, then
drain it completely before pouring fresh oil.
 Check that there are no metal particles on the drain
plug (III), and then re-tighten it.
 Fill with fresh oil as prescribed in chapter 7
"Lubrication" section "Fuel and lubricant chart",
through the filler plug hole (I) until the oil overflows.
 Re-tighten the filler plug (I). Position the
 Check again the level [through the hole of the plug drain plug III OIL mark
(II)] after a test run, and make sure that there are no horizontally
oil leaks.
CAUTION:
On new vehicles, perform the first oil change after
the first 100 operation hours. Brake unit
to drain off the oil from
the brake, remove the
drain plug (III)
drain plug III

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STEERING AXLE
NOTE: In any case, refer to the original manual of the installed axle.

With a manual grease gun (never use a high-
pressure grease gun), inject grease in the lubricating
nipples of the steering knuckles and of the steering
linkage.
CAUTION:
All following service steps must be performed by
qualified technicians, after having parked the
vehicle on a level and compact ground and
switched-off the engine.
silentblock of the axle

Every 500 operation hours: steering linkage
- Check the structure for integrity, wear signs, bends
and/or excessive clearances on pins and pivot, if
necessary contact the qualified C.V.S. technicians.
- Check the fastening of the pins and the condition of
lubrication points
the silent blocks between axle and chassis. rear axle
- Check the fastening of the wheel hub bearings,
checking the tightening torque of the safety ring nut
"GS" (removing the hub cover), and verify the
presence and the condition of the grease.
Tightening of the wheel hub bearings:

 Tighten the ring nut "GB" forcefully [tightening torque
600-700 Nm (60-70 kgm)] till the hub resists. While
tightening the ring nut, turn the hub and strike it
lightly in order to let the bearings settle properly.
 Loosen the ring nut "GB" of a ½ turn; then unlock
the hub hitting it with a plastic mallet, or prying
hub cover
between the hub and the steering knuckle.
lock washer
 Re-tighten the ring nut "GB" with a tightening torque
of 450 Nm (45 kgm).
hub
 Lock the ring nut "GB" with the lock washer.
 Fill the hub cover with a quantity of grease sufficient
to fill the void spaces between ring nuts, bearing and
cover, then place the hub cover in position.
CAUTION:
Only skilled qualified technicians may perform the
settings and adjustments.
GB steering
ring nut knuckle
external internal
bearing bearing
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STEERING AXLE (continuation)

Check gap and wear of the wheel hub bearings, and
hub cover
replace them in case of cracks, blue discoloration and/or
wear signs. lock washer
hub
Servicing
The operating life of wheel hub bearings depends mainly
on the way they are serviced.
The bearings are kept in good working order by changing
the grease regularly.
We recommend shortening the lubrication or of grease
change intervals if the bearings are running under
extreme climatic conditions, especially in case of water
GB steering
penetration in the bearings or if they operate in desert knuckle
areas etc.. ring nut external internal
To change the grease, pull out the hub with the whole bearing bearing
outer bearing and with the cup of the inner bearing from
the steering knuckle.
Before, clean the hub body to prevent dirt from entering the bearings or contaminating the new grease during
the removal and especially the re-installation.
The old grease must be completely removed, otherwise the lubricant power of the fresh grease may be
compromised.
Then pull out the inner ring with rollers and the inner bearing cage from the steering knuckle.
Carefully wash all these parts with a suitable clean solvent, like for example oil of turpentine.
Carefully inspect the bearings checking for breaks, dents, etc..
If the cage, races or rollers are damaged, replace the whole bearing: it is not worth reassembling a damaged
bearing, as a collapsing bearing during operation would be more expensive than a new bearing.
Most of the wheel hub bearings are made so that pulling out the inner bearing cone also the seal is pulled
out. But this means that, after long operating periods or in presence of contact rust on inner bearing, it will be
necessary to apply a remarkable force on the cage and the rollers, inevitably bending the cage.
In this kind of use, the bearing needs always to be replaced, as the cage deformation cannot be noticed at
sight.
In this kind of use, the bearing needs always to be replaced, as the cage deformation cannot be noticed at
sight.
Immediately after washing and drying, grease the bearings, or else they will get rusty shortly after, since
many solvents eliminate any trace of rust inhibitors.
Perform the assembly and disassembly in the greatest clean condition: dirt and dust two to brake wear would
considerably reduce the operating life of the bearings.
NOTE: Perform the installation and the adjustment before installing the wheel.
If the wheels have already been installed, we recommend using a vertically adjustable movable platform or a
similar device. In this way it will be easier to centre the hub on the steering knuckle without damaging the
seal or the inner bearing.
When adjusting, keep the bearings in rotation, so that all rollers of both bearings are against the guiding
edges, this way preventing measurement errors.
During the servicing, if necessary replace the whole bearing, not only the cone.
CAUTION: Only qualified and documented technicians may perform the servicing, setting
and adjustment steps, basing on the original manual of the axle manufacturer.
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TYRES AND WHEELS
WARNING:
Your safety as well as that of the load is
"supported" by the tyres.
Tyre check
- Check the wear and the inflation pressure of the
tyres (see section "Tyre specifications" in this
chapter).
CAUTION:
Inflate the tyres and check the pressure with
cold tyres. Check wear and inflation
pressure of the tyres and
the tightening torque of the
NOTE: wheel nuts
If the pressure is low, the tyres tend to wear on the
external side of the tread (a) during the drive. On the
contrary, too high air pressure causes premature
wear in the central area of the running tread (b).
NEVER exceed the max. permissible load.
- Check the tightening torque of the wheel nuts as

described in the section "Wheel changing" of this
chapter.
a
WARNING:
NEVER stay before the rim during the inflation of
the tyre and during the check of the tightening
torque of the wheel nuts.
NEVER stand in the

trajectory of the wheel
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TYRES AND WHEELS (continuation)

Wheel changing
WARNING:
Change the wheels with the vehicle parked on a level and compact ground, without load, applying
the parking brake and with the engine switched-off; additionally, chock the wheels in contact with the
ground.
WARNING:
Excessively inflated or warm tyres may burst. To inflate tyres correctly, follow the instructions
explained in this section.
Do not weld nor cut rims; if necessary, entrust an authorised tyre repair workshop with any service
steps.
Wheel removal:
- WARNING:
Before starting any working procedure on the
wheel, the wheel removal included, completely
deflate the tyre.
WARNING:
NEVER stand before the rim during the tyre
deflating (or inflating).
- Partially loosen the wheel nuts with the wheel to be

changed still in contact with the ground.
- Raise the wheel with a jack (min. lifting capacity 25 NEVER stand in the trajectory
t) under the front drive axle (not in the middle), or of the wheel
in the middle of the rear axle, making sure that the
supporting and trust surfaces of the jack are level.
After raising the wheel, for safety reasons we
recommend placing suitable fixed stands under
the vehicle.
CAUTION:
 Never insert the jack under the middle of the
front drive axle.
 For the proper use of the jack or of other lifting
devices, carefully observe the instructions of
the manufacturer of the product.
- Fully unscrew the wheel nuts.
- Before pulling out the wheel from the hub, sling it Work very carefully when
with bands or chains and hold it with a crane or handling the wheels
similar lifting devices, to prevent it to fall on the
ground.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the threads of
the wheel bolts during the wheel removal.
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Wheel changing (continuation)
Wheel installation:
- Check the tyre for bulges or cracks and make sure that it is of the specified type (refer to section "Tyre
specifications" in this chapter).
- Before fitting the wheel on the hub, carefully clean and check the wheel disk for cracks or damages.
- Clean the hub, the wheel bolts and wheel nuts.
- Do not lubricate the nut seats and bolt threads.
- Before tightening the wheel nuts, make sure that the rims are properly matching with the surface contacting
the hub.
- To lock the wheel safely and effectively use the originally fitted nut type, i.e. with the same thread and
mating system (flat, round, tapered).
- Fit the new wheel paying attention not to damage the thread of the wheel bolts.
- Slightly tighten the nuts to ensure proper mating of the wheel with the hub.
- Tighten the wheel nuts in the illustrated sequence. 1

6 9
- Lower the wheel onto the ground and definitively
tighten the nuts with following tightening torque.
8 3
Tightening Front drive Front drive Rear axle front drive axle
torque axle axle
KESSLER MERITOR 4 7
Nm 630-650 630-650
kgm 63-65 63-65
10 5
Tighten the nuts in the 2
CAUTION:
illustrated sequence 1
 Overtightening may cause damage; therefore it is
6 9
important to use to this purpose only proper tools,
and NOT to tamper with pipes or extensions.
 On new vehicles, and after each wheel removal, 8 3
re-tighten the wheel nuts for the first time after 20
operating hours and then after 50 operating rear axle
hours.
 After which, check the tightening torque every 100 4 7
operating hours.
 For your safety and the safety of bystanders, DO
NOT use other wheels or fasteners, than those 10 5
originally foreseen. 2
NOTE:
 In order to maintain the structural strength of rims and wheels, they must be properly used by the driver,
which must regularly and constantly inspect them, for example at each tyre replacement.
 Wheels and rims with: - Irregular or distorted rim flanges or damaged seats of removable rings,
- Cracks or breaks even in non-critical zones,
- Worn or out-of-run wheel bolt holes,
cannot be repaired and must be replaced in any case.
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Wheel changing (continuation)

NOTE:
 Rims and disks must NEVER be repaired by
welding, or by repairs to existing welds, or by
correction of wheel geometry by removal of NEVER stand in the trajectory
material, as in all these cases the relevant, already of the rim
fatigued zone, would certainly soon fail, two to the
dynamic stresses to which it is subjected with
vehicle in motion.
 When replacing the entire wheel, and especially

when replacing detachable rings in multiple rims,
make sure that the new parts are perfectly
interchangeable.
They must be identical in size, type and shape with
those being replaced.
The marks stamped on the new parts should
correspond to those on the old parts.
Check the suitability of the contact surfaces of the
rim, in particular when tubeless tyres are to be
fitted.
 When fitting tyres, place wheel and tyre assembly

in a "safety cage", or adopt at least other
equivalent safety precautions.
When fitting new tyres to compound rims made up
of separate rings, slightly inflate the tyre and then Place the rim with its tyre
check that the rings are still correctly seated. in a "safety cage".
 The prescriptions given above apply to any type of

wheel and conform to the instructions given in the
booklet “Recommendations” published by
ETRTO, the European Association of Tyre and
Wheel Manufacturers:
WARNING:
Wheel fitting and removal procedures must only
be carried out by qualified technicians, who will
strictly obey the directions given above, as well as
those written in the manuals supplied by the tyre
manufacturers.
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Tyre specifications
For your reference, following chart shows the max. load limits of tyre types suitable for the C.V.S. lift trucks.
Load limit/tyre (to 10 bar)

Steering axle (rear axle) Drive axle (front axle)
Speed Speed
For lift trucks Tyre 10 km/h 25 km/h 10 km/h 25 km/h
F12 – F18 12.00-20 7100 6600 8900 8250
F12 – F16 – F18 12.00 R20 () 9230 7100 9870 9230
F12 – F16 – F18 12.00 R20 (XZM) 9230 7100 9870 9230
F16 – F18 12.00 R24 () 7880 7300 9850 9125
F16 – F18 12.00 R24 (XZM) 9750 7500 10430 9750
Inflating pressure (cold tyre) = 10 bar
CAUTION: When changing the tyres, make sure that the manufacturer guarantees the
following minimum load ratings.
In any case, we recommend contacting the qualified C.V.S. technicians.
CAUTION: Tyre pressures must be checked and corrected on cold tyres.
NOTE:
Recommendations when using tyres at temperatures under 18° C (0°F).
Tyres may generally be used at temperatures up to -50° C (-58°F).
Anyway, following two starting conditions must be considered:
a) Parking the vehicle and measure/correction of the inflating pressure in closed areas at room temperatures
higher than to 0°C (32°F).
In this case no particular precautions are necessary, just increase the pressure according to the external
temperature as shown in the chart below.
b) Parking the vehicle and measure/correction of the inflating pressure outdoors.
The pressure is the one normally prescribed for operation loads.
If the vehicle has been standing still for many hours (by night, over the weekend), after moving off, the
vehicle speed must not exceed 5 km/h for at least 15 minutes of real movement of the vehicle.
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES
Rated 10°C 4°C -1°C -7°C -12°C -18°C -23°C -29°C -34°C -40°C -46°C
pressure (50°F) (40°F) (30°F) (20°F) (10°F) (0°F) (-10°F) (-20°F) (-30°F) (-40°F) (-50°F)
bar 10 10,8 10,9 11,1 11,3 11,5 11,7 11,9 12,1 12,4 12,7 12,9
psi 145 156 158 161 164 167 170 173 176 180 184 187
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MAST
The various mast types, with which the C.V.S. trucks may be equipped, are made of high tensile steel and
designed in an extremely functional way.
The complete mast structure consists of: NOTE:
1 – Fixed mast Concerning the maintenance of the
2 – Mobile mast(s) attachments of the vehicle, such as
3 – Lifting cylinders Spreader or Gantry, refer to the
Two lower fastening bolts and two tilting cylinders relevant enclosures.
anchor the whole mast structure to the chassis.
Two proximity switches belonging to the load proximity switch(s) fixed mast(s)
limiter system and installed between the chassis
and the mast (in the middle) limit the mast tilting. mobile mast
Proximity switches on the fixed mast [2 or 3] (on
the last traverse and on the outer, lower right side)
limit the stroke of the mobile mast(s).
fixed
mast
Carefully clean, check and lubricate following
parts:
- The (fixed and mobile) mast guides, chain
- The rollers located on the mast,
- The bolts of the chain sprockets,
- The fastening bolts between mast and chassis,
- The fastening bolts of the tilting cylinders, mast
rollers
- The sliding shoes on the fixed mast (after
extending the mobile mast), proximity switches
mast tilting
- The chains, checking also their alignment
(See separate description “CHAINS”). fastening bolt
mast/chassis
Furthermore, check, clean and if necessary, adjust
the proximity switches of the mast (lifting and
tilting).
chain sprocket sliding shoes
With installed forks: fixed mast
- Fork carriage (guides and cylinder fastening
bolts).
- Fork supports (rollers, sliding shoes/guides and
bolts).
NOTE:
To inject the grease in the lubricating
nipples, use a manual grease gun; never rollers
use a high-pressure grease gun.
fork support
tilting
cylinder
lifting
cylinder
fork
cylinder fastening bolts guides fork carriage
sliding
shoes / guides
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Carefully inspect the whole structure of the mast for NOTE:
integrity, signs of wear, bends and/or excessive It is possible that following figures do NOT
clearances, especially: show exactly the installed parts, they are
only a reference (refer to the relevant
- Check the welds and the guides of the mobile and
Spare Parts Catalogues).
fixed mast.
- Check the fastening of the lifting cylinders and their
seats.
sliding shoes on the fixed mast
- Check rollers and sprockets for smooth operation; mobile
- Make sure that the cylinder fastening bolts, mast, mast
sprockets, rollers, are properly seated.
- Check the condition of the sliding shoes (if
necessary, replace them), of the bushings and of
the sleeves. fixed
- Check the tightening of all fasteners (screws, mast
bolts etc.).
- Check the integrity of the lifting and tilting
cylinders.
- Check the tightening torque of the chain
tensioners.
- Check the condition of the chains (slack, wear
etc.).
- Clean and check the lubrication of the whole
structure. tilting cylinder
With installed forks:

- Fork carriage (check the welds and the guides, fastening bolt
check the cylinder fastening bolts). mast/chassis
- Fork supports (check the welds and the smooth
operation of the rollers and of the sliding shoes).
chain sprocket
pulleys conmplete mast
Replace the sliding shoes installed on the fixed mast. and bolts structure
CAUTION: fastening
Only skilled and trained technicians operating in bolts
maximum safety conditions must perform all
above described service steps. lifting cylinder
fork carriage guide mobile
mast
guide
capsized bushings
fork (option) and sleeves
chain
rollers on the
rollers chain mobile mast
tensioners
fork support lifting cylinder
cylinder seat
fastening
bolts bushings
fork fixed
mast guides and sleeves
sliding shoes
fork carriage guide
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CHAINS
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The flyer chains of the fork lift are relevant for the safety of the vehicle and should therefore be regularly
inspected and serviced as follows:
PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE & INSPECTION STEPS
Maintenance Inspection
Lubrication Check of components integrity
Tensioner adjustment and chain alignment Wear check
2.0 LUBRICATION
For a proper operation of the chains and of the
sprockets
sliding elements it is important to ensure an
adequate lubrication.
Lubricants have two main purposes, as explained
below at item 2.1 and 2.2.
2.1 Anti-friction action

Lubricants form a coat between the sliding
surfaces, thus reducing the direct contact chain
metal/metal, and consequently limiting both
friction and wear.
Lubricant lack or scarcity may cause abnormal
noise (squeaking, etc.) and reduce the efficiency
of the equipment.
2.2 Protective action

Lubricants form a thin coat that protects metal
surfaces from oxidation caused by the chain
atmosphere.
2.3 Application method

Lubricants are usually brush applied on the surface of the plates after slacking the chains (see item 3.0)
to facilitate the penetration inside the links (it may also be applied with a brush or a compressor).
It should penetrate between the single plates in order to reach the wear area between the pin and the
plate holes; To grant optimum results, lubricate the chain on the sprocket, i.e. in the position that
ensures best lubricant penetration.
If abrasive particles (like sand, etc.) adhere to the chain, we recommend cleaning it thoroughly with
an adequate solvent before lubricating it.
Lubricating a dirty chain would cause the penetration of the abrasive particles in the links with
consequent friction wear.
How to choose and properly use a lubricant
To achieve a good lubricant action, at each lubrication step it is

necessary to apply an adequate quantity of lubricant in the chain
links.
The illustrated section of a flyer chain link shows clearly that the
lubricant must deeply penetrate between the tight slits of the
plates, in order to reach its scope:
- the lubrication of the chain link.
The other important purpose of lubricant oils is to provide a good corrosion protective action, obtained
thick coating the surface with lubricant.
Outdoors operating chain lift trucks must be able to meet any environmental and climatic condition, so
obviously they require special care and protection.
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CHAINS (continuation)
2.4 Type of lubricant
Simple mineral oil with an ISO VG viscosity grade of approx. 46460 is suitable for normal duty. Low
viscosity oils are suitable for smaller chains and colder climates. Very fluid oils penetrate easily into the
links, but do not remain as long inside them, as low viscosity oils do.
On the other hand, the penetration of a very viscous compound into the links is more difficult, possibly
limiting the desired lubricant action.
For heavy, or also for normal duty in all cases that request prolongation of the lubrication intervals, it is
possible to use (NOT solvent pre-diluted) fluid greases that offer the advantage to be very fluid during
the application, thus ensuring a good penetration and leaving a very firm and adherent coating.
Considering that flyer chains usually operate at high specific pressures, the possible presence of anti-
friction solid pigments (for instance molybdenum disulphide, graphite etc.) may be considered positive
due to their EP (extreme pressure) features and to the fact that they still ensure a certain lubricating
action also after complete consumption of the lubricant.
In case of operation in aggressive atmosphere (for example, sea atmosphere) or outdoors, it is very
important to maintain the surfaces well protected to inhibit oxidation that could be dangerous especially
for the outer plates where the stress corrosion could cause cracks. In these cases, for a better
protection of the chain, lubricate it with a relatively light oil and then coat all surfaces with very adherent,
water repellent grease, for example with grease for ropes. In case of operation at extreme conditions
below 0°C or over 80°C use an adequate lubricant.
Viscosity
To choice criterion for the viscosity grade of lubricant oils is their ability to remain fluid at all ambient
temperatures.
For normal ambient temperatures we recommend oils with SAE grade 20 to 40 (50 to 200 mm²/s at 40°
Celsius).
2.5 Lubrication intervals

Chain lubrication intervals cannot be stated exactly in advance, because they could rather substantially
vary accordingly to the specific pressure between pin and plates, the operation frequency, the type and
application method of the lubricant, the operation atmosphere etc.
We suggest to fix these intervals in the practice, observing the real duration of lubricant in the link, or to
infer them by analogy, observing similar duties.
Under normal operating conditions and without any further reference values, we recommend lubricating
the chain at least every 100 operating hours.
NOTE: At the end of the "MAST" section, instructions for
proper chain lubrication are provided
chain T chain
3.0 TENSIONER ADJUSTMENT AND CHAIN ALIGNMENT sprocket tensioners
At each lubrication, if necessary tighten
chain
the chain tensioners and check the
alignment between chain, fastening
elements and sprockets.
Misalignments are very dangerous
because that may generate high chain
stress.
Adjust the chain slack with the “R” nuts
of the “T” tensioners; in any case, R nuts
check the tightening of the “R” nuts
every 500 operation hours. chain
tensioners T
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4.0 INTEGRITY CHECK OF THE COMPONENTS

Periodically remove the chain, clean it thoroughly and check it for damages etc. as described in the
following.
If no problem is detected during this check, lubricate the chain (see items 2.3 and 2.4), possibly
plunging it in the lubricant.
NOTE: At the end of the "MAST" section, instructions for proper chain cleaning are provided.
4.1 Breaks or cracks in the plates

Unfortunately only the outer plates and the profile of the separating plates may be visually inspected, so
any cracks around the holes of the separating plates (cracks are the most probable cause of fatigue
fractures) and on the pins cannot be seen. A dye penetrant check could be helpful to stress the external
cracks that cannot be detected with a visual inspection.
Check very carefully the components near the chain fastening elements and the stressed parts of the
chain, where wear is more evident. Also if no defects are detected, the chain could have already
reached its fatigue limit, due to the fact that - as already underlined - not all parts of it can be inspected.
4.2 Location of components

Check also the proper positioning of all components, especially to prevent the plates to come off the
pins, and to identify are seized or stiff links.
4.3 Inspection intervals

Every 1000 operation hours and anyway not longer than after 6 months, whatever comes first.
5.0 WEAR INSPECTION

On this type of chains, wear is visible:
1) On the links with consequent chain slack.
2) On the profile of the plates due to the contact with the sprockets and guide elements.
3) On the side of the outer plates and on the ends of the pins due to the contact with the sprocket
flanges or with possible side guide elements.
5.1 Inspection of slack due to wear

To maintain the wear slack under control, record the wear measurements in a chart, as shown in the
following.
Being unlikely that the wear is uniform on the whole length, divide the total chain length in 5 - 15
sections, mark them and then measure each single section.
On the new chain, measure the initial length, this value will be used as a reference for later
measurements and remember to perform all following measurements on the same sections.
After some measurements it will be possible to see which parts of the chain are mostly subjected to
wear and to limit the next measurements only to these sections.
Perform the measure with a long vernier caliper or with a straightedge.
Use the pin head or the plate profile as a reference.
Measure the chain straight section with a small tensioning load (the fork
weight should be enough).
The maximum slack limit is prudentially fixed at 2%, also if a limit of 3%
may be reached without problems for normal duties
The slack limit is fixed considering following aspects:
1) A weakening of the chain due to the material wear on parts influencing
the resistance capacity of the chain.
2) The wear of the hard superficial layers (for casehardened pins).
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5.2 Inspection of the plate profile wear

After identification with visual inspections of the chain sections where this kind of wear is more evident,
measure with a vernier caliper the real height of the plate eyelet and compare it with the height
measured on the new chain.
Maximum permissible wear limits:
Max. difference % new/used chain measure

Kind of wear
Normal duty Heavy duty
One-sided wear
[(H - H1) /H] x 100 3% 2%
One-sided wear
[(H - H2) /H] x 100 5% 3,5%
H1
H2
H
H
Beneath the wear, the high specific pressures between plate profile and sprocket could also cause
material upsetting on the plate edge with consequent stiffing links. In this case the chain should be
replaced.
5.3 Chain side wear

This kind of wear is the result of an improper interaction between chain and sprockets or other side
guide elements. The side friction on the sprockets could be due to misaligned loads or sprockets and/or
fasteners.
The wear of the pin ends should not compromise their seat in the plate, to avoid the plate to come off
the pin. Wear on the plate edge causes the plate weakening.
If the pin end wear exceeds 25% of the upset projection, or if the wear of the outer plate side exceeds
20% of the plate thickness (see following figure), replace the chain and find the cause of these defects
before fitting a new chain.
For this check, see following figure.
pin end wear % : 100 x u**/r

plate side wear % : 100 x u* /s
u** u*
r s
5.4 Inspection intervals

Every 1000 operation hours and anyway not longer than after 6 months, (what comes first) inspect
the wear of the chain; in case of defects or wear values near the a.m. limits, we recommend performing
these inspections more frequently.
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Important NOTES:
- Proper chain lubrication

The chains installed on lift trucks are properly lubricated and are therefore in optimum conditions, if:
1. they are not externally dirty
2. touching them, your finger is getting dirty with oil
In these conditions, you can be sure that the chain is adequately lubricated.
NOTE: If case of oil lubrication, it is absolutely not necessary to apply such an oil quantity that causes
dripping.
- Proper chain cleaning

If during the operation the chain dirties preventing oil penetration, it is necessary to clean it. Perform the
cleaning exclusively with paraffin derivatives, such as gas oil, oil, trichloroethylene, etc.
Keep in mind that cleaning with steam, cold water or corrosive acid based detergents may immediately
damage the chain.
If it is absolutely impossible to avoid these cleaning methods, following points must be observed:
1. Cleaning
Clean the chain only with steam or hot water, without any other product.
2. Compressed air
Immediately after the cleaning, blow out with compressed air the water on the surface and in the links;
to this purpose, repeatedly move the chain.
3. Spray cleaner
Finally, immediately spray the chain with a lubricating and corrosion-protecting product.
Also in this case, repeatedly move the chain to facilitate the penetration of the products inside the links.
4. Recommended products
Only products with following features may be used:
- adequate penetrability
- good corrosion inhibiting and lubricating features
- capability to infiltrate the water
- fluid consistence even after use
- good adhesion
- formation of a protective coat whose thickness can stand future mechanical stresses (heavy rain, hail,
etc.).
CAUTION:
All above described service steps concerning the CHAINS must be
performed only by skilled and trained technicians operating in maximum
safety and cleanness conditions, and wearing a suitable protective clothing.
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HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Hydraulic oil tank

This tank is located on the left side of the vehicle.
The hydraulic oil in it has the function to feed

simultaneously all the hydraulic systems of the vehicle
(lifting, tilting, steering and brakes), as well as the
hydraulic systems of the possible attachments of the
truck (forks and spreader).
CAUTION:
Before performing all the following maintenance
steps, park the vehicle on a level, compact
ground, switch off the engine (if not differently
specified), make sure that the parking brake is hydraulic
applied and align the wheels in rectilinear running oil tank
direction.
T
Daily: filler cap
Park the vehicle as previously described, fully lower
the mast and tilt it towards the cab.
Then check the oil level through the check window

"L".
If necessary, top up with fresh oil to the proper level

through the filler cap "T", as indicated in chapter 7 hydraulic
"LUBRICATION" section "Fuel and Lubricant chart". oil tank
NOTE: Use only filtered and clean oil.
L
chek window
CAUTION:
Always operate in condition of maximum
cleanness when checking the oil level and
refilling.
CAUTION: C
On new vehicles, perform: filter element
- the filter element replacement "C" after the first
100 operation hours.
- the hydraulic oil change after the first 500
operation hours.
Working procedures: see following descriptions.
drain plugs
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HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (continuation)

- Replace the filter cartridges "C", or in any case at
the lighting-on of the relevant warning light in the
alarm field of the digital display or on the analog
meter panel (refer to the relevant sections in
chapters "3" and "4").
Perform the replacement as follows :
 switch-off the engine.
 loosen the screws "1" and remove the cover "2".
 remove the filter cartridge "C" and replace it with
a new one.
 check all the seals and replace them if
deteriorated or damaged.
 install the cover "2" and fasten it with the screws
"1".
- Clean the screen of the filler cap "T", or in case of a hydraulic

pressurised cap, check it for proper function and oil tank
replace it, if damaged.
Every 3000 operation hours or at least yearly:

Change the hydraulic oil as follows: cover 2
 Park the vehicle as previously described, fully 1
lower the mast and tilt it towards the cab, then fastening
switch-off the engine. seal ring screws
 Remove the filler cap "T" (loosening it).
 Drain the oil in a suitable container loosening the T filler cap

C
drain plugs "S" located under the tank.
filter element
NOTE: To drain off the oil from the system,
remove the drain plug on the brake seal ring
unit of the front drive axle (refer to
"drive axle" section).
 Drain off the oil, making sure that there are no
inspection
metal particles.
cover 3
 Remove the inspection cover "3" and check that
the inside of the tank is clean, if necessary clean it. hydraulic
oil tank
 Install the drain plugs "S" making sure that the L
seals are not damaged, otherwise replace them. check
window
 Fill the tank with fresh oil, as prescribed in chapter
7 "LUBRICATION" section "Fuel and lubricant
chart", through the filler cap hole "T".
drain plugs S
 Install the cap "T", start the engine and perform
some mast lifting and tilting maneuvers, so that the drain off the oil in a
pumps feed the whole system with oil. suitable container
 Lower again the mast and re-check the level, in

necessary top-up as previously described, making
sure that there are no oil leaks.
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CAUTION:
Avoid the penetration of dirt and foreign particles
in the tank while topping up the hydraulic oil, in
order to prevent filter clogging.
CAUTION:
When changing the hydraulic oil, check the
condition of all hoses. If the hoses show signs of
wear (tears, swellings, oil sweating, frayed rubber
or cracks in the fittings), they must be
immediately replaced.
WARNING:
NEVER check hydraulic fluid leaks with you hydraulic
oil tank
fingers.
Do NOT put your face near possible leaks.
Check the leaks with a piece of paperboard.
If the hydraulic oil penetrates into your skin,
contact immediately a doctor.
WARNING:
Avoid the direct contact with waste lubricants and
do not dispose of them in the environment; oil
must always be collected in proper containers.
WARNING: Check the condition of the hoses;

Only skilled and trained technicians operating in do NOT use hoses with signs of wear.
maximum safety conditions and cleanness must
perform all above described service steps.
NEVER check hydraulic WARNING

fluid leaks with you fingers.
Do NOT put your face near
possible leaks. Avoid direct
contact with oil.
PRESSURISED OIL MAY

CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH.
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Brake system to access brake system filters,

remove the front plates
Filters P
The hydraulic brake system is equipped with two
filters :
 Brake fluid filter "F", on the delivery line.
 Oil filter "S", on the return line.
The filters are located on the left inner side of the

chassis; therefore, to access them, remove the
protection plates "P" located in front of the engine
bonnet (snap fitting, without fastening screws).
CAUTION:
Before replacing the filters, make sure that the
system is not pressurised.
To de-pressurise the system, switch-off the
engine and brake several times.
CAUTION:
Before replacing the filters, place a suitable
container under them to collect the oil, in order oil filter
not to spill it on the ground. S
F brake
fluid filter
- Replace the filter cartridge "A" of the brake fluid filter gearbox
"F", or in any case at the lighting-on of the
relevant warning light in the alarm field of the
digital display or on the analog meter panel (refer to
the relevant sections in chapters "3" and "4").
- Replace the filter cartridge "B" of the oil filter "S".
brake fluid
NOTE:
filter F
 Loosen the filter cartridges or their cups with a filter
wrench, then clean their seats, and lubricate the
seals of the new cartridges. electric
gauge
 Check the condition of the seals, replace them, if
damaged.
A
 After the replacement of the filters, start the engine filter cartridge
for a short period of time, then check that there are
no oil leaks and re-check the oil level in the tank as
previously described.
S
oil filter
CAUTION:
Only skilled and trained technicians operating in
perform all above described service steps. B
filter cartridge
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Brake system (continuation) to access the accumulator,

remove the front plate
Accumulator P
The accumulator is located inside of the front traverse
of the chassis, on the upper right part; therefore, to
access it, remove the front protection plate "P" (snap
CAUTION:
Before servicing the accumulator, make sure that
the system is not pressurised.
To de-pressurise the system, switch-off the
engine and brake several times.
Operation check
The accumulator is pre-loaded with pressurised
nitrogen gas. It is possible to check the gas pressure
in the accumulator with a manometer. For this check
drain off the hydraulic fluid from the accumulator.
The gas pressure may be checked by way of the accumulator
hydraulic oil pressure, as follows:
 fit a manometer on the fluid delivery line between
the accumulator and the brake valve.
 with the accumulator pressurised, switch-off the
engine and brake repeatedly to depressurise it, the
pressure will drop slowly to a certain level, and
then suddenly drop to zero.
 The last reading before the pressure-drop to zero
corresponds to the pre-loading gas pressure.
Pedal angle adjustment (in the cab)

Loosen the screw underneath and adjust the angle
with the grub screw located under the pedal footrest.
Tighten the grub screw and the screw in the desired
position.
Weekly, during the cleaning of the radiator, clean the

brake fluid cooling spiral.
CAUTION:
Only skilled and trained technicians operating in
perform all above described service steps.
If adjustments are needed, please contact the
C.V.S. Service Department
NOTE: In any case, refer to the enclosed hydraulic

diagram.
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Hydraulic system for brake and inching

pedal compensation
This system is fed from a hydraulic oil tank in the cab,
on the right side of the driver seat stay, behind the
window washer reservoir.
Weekly
Check the level the level in the tank, if hydraulic oil
necessary, top-up with hydraulic oil. tank of pedal
compensation
system
window washer
reservoir
Cylinders
Overhaul all the cylinders installed on the vehicle:
1 - Steering
2 - Mobile mast(s) lifting

3
3 - Mast tilting
4 - Fork shifting 1
NOTE: For the spreader cylinders (if fitted) refer to

the relevant enclosed manual.
CAUTION: 2
When overhauling a cylinder, replace
completely the seals, also if they do not show
signs of wear.
3
2
WARNING:
4
Sling and hold the cylinders with chains or
bands during their transport, to avoid them
falling on the ground and damaging them and
causing personal injury.
WARNING:
Only skilled and trained technicians operating in maximum safety conditions
must perform all above described service steps.
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AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

Weekly:
 Check the tension of the compressor belt "1" [located on the
engine].
 Inspect and clean the condenser "2" with compressed air (max
8 bar) and in the same way the filter located inside the cab (on
the left lower side of the instrument panel).
NOTE:
The condenser is located on the right side of the vehicle, near
the ladder.
Yearly:
 Check the gas filling.
NOTE:
In case of gas filling, replace also the hygroscopic filter.
WARNING
Use only:
 Gas R134 biogas (1 Kg)
 Compressor oil PAG SP10 (ounce when void)
truck with cab

NOTE: in low position
Perform the oil filling with proper equipment and only in case of
gas leaking.
condenser 2
CAUTION:
To ensure full performances and proper function of the air
conditioning system, it is necessary to switch it on at least
once a week, also if only for a short time.
CAUTION:
For maximum performances and reliability of the system,
these servicing steps should be carried out in specialised ladder right side
workshops.
truck with cab

in high position
ladder
right side
condenser 2
filter
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TOWING HOOK
- Check the tightening torque of the fastening screw of
the towing hook coupling/bolt. fastening screw of the
towing hook coupling/bolt
- Check the integrity of the towing hook, then clean
and lubricate the bolt.
CAUTION:
hours.
CAUTION:
During the checks, always work in maximum
cleanness conditions.
WARNING: rear towing hook

Before checking the tightening torque, switch-off
the engine and apply the parking brake.
COUNTERWEIGHTS
- Restore the tightening torque of the fastening bolts
of the rear counterweights:
fastening screws upper
Tightening torque = 2000 Nm (200 kgm) counterweight
- Check the integrity of the counterweights, making

internal
sure that there are no cracks or breaks.
counterweight
WARNING:
DO NOT use the vehicle with cracked or
damaged counterweights. DANGER!
CAUTION:
hours.
CAUTION:
During the inspections, always work in maximum
cleanness conditions.
WARNING: rear counterweight fastening

Before checking the tightening torque, switch-off screws
the engine and verify that the parking brake is
applied.
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LUBRICATION
Manual lubrication
Perform the manual lubrication on each lubrication point.

Clean the lubrication nipples and then inject the grease with a manual grease gun (never use a high-
pressure grease gun).
Inject grease until the greased is forced out from the nipples.
NOTE: In any case, refer to the relevant descriptions in this chapter.
WARNING:
All above described service steps must be performed only by skilled and trained technicians
operating in maximum safety and cleanness conditions, after having parked the vehicle on a level,
compact ground, switched-off the engine and applied the parking brake.
rear view
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LUBRICATION (continuation)
Automatic Centralised Lubrication System
(option)
The automatic centralised (progressive) lubrication
system allows to optimise the lubrication of all parts
and to check the whole plant for proper function in
only one step. It consists of:
VM
relief
- Electric piston pump(s) "EP" valve
The high-pressure pumps Mod. EP-1 feed grease to VM
the system and are located: relief
valve
 On the left or right side of the vehicle, near the greasing
ladder.
nipple C
 On the fitted attachment (fork carriage or
spreader).
EP
elec. piston pump
and electronic control unit
- Main distributors "D" S-EP 5
These devices supply the grease in pre-set
quantities to the various users and/or to the auxiliary
distributors "DS", and are located :
 "D1" on the rear axle, in the middle to the front.
 "D2" on the middle (lower) traverse of the fixed EP elect. pump, fitted on the attachment
mast. (fork carriage or spreader)
 "D3" on the fitted attachment (fork carriage or
spreader).
on the axle
- Auxiliary distributors "DS" D1
Supply the grease in pre-set quantities to the various
users.
- The Electronic control unit S-EP 5 (integrated in

the pump) permits to set the intervals and the cycle
time in minutes of the pump.
DS
System example EP
elect. pump
Auxiliary D2
distributor on the mast traverse
DS
auxiliary distributors
Electr. pump D3 on the fork carriage
(or on the spreader)
Main
distributor
Users
Auxiliary
distributor
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(continuation)
NOTE:
In any case, the centralised lubrication system
does not reach some point, like for example the reservoir
propeller shaft, which therefore should be
manually lubricated at the intervals
recommended in the relevant sections of this
Manual.
VM
relief
valve
VM
Daily: relief
valve
Check the grease level in the reservoir of the greasing
electric pump(s). nipple C
To fill the reservoir, inject grease through the
grease nipples “C” by means of the grease EP
guns. elec. piston pump
and electronic control unit
S-EP 5
NOTE:
 Never allow the reservoir of the electric
pump to get completely empty, otherwise the
air sucked in the system would prevent the
grease to come out.
 Avoid the penetration of dirt in the reservoir
EP electr. pump installed on the
attachment (fork carriage or spreader)
of the electric pump that would inevitably
clog the lubrication system.
 This progressive lubrication system supplies
the grease to the users in sequence (in
series), therefore the clogging of one nipple
blocks the entire system and increases the
pressure up to the set point of the relief
valve (280 Bar).
This alarm condition is signalled by the
forcing out of the from the relief valve(s)
"VM".
To be continued 
EP
electr. pump installed on the vehicle :
on the left with low cab,
on the right with high cab.
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(continuation)
Setting of the control unit integrated in the electric
pump
The electronic control unit has following functions:
- Setting of the pause time between 30’ and 8 hours in
Relief
increments of 30’.
valve
- Setting of the operation time (between 2 and 32
minutes of operation of the pump).
Setting of the pause and operation time:

1. Remove the red snap cover levering with a
screwdriver. Control unit
2. To remove the transparent cover, unscrew the 4
screws with a cross-head screwdriver.
3. With a screwdriver, set the operation time (pump
operation minutes) and the pause time on the two
snap switches.
Red cover of the

NOTE: control unit
After the ignition has been turned on, the yellow LED
will light for approximately 2 seconds indicating that
the system is now ready for operation.
If there is a fault in the pump (faulty motor) or in the
control unit, the yellow LED flashes in 1-sec. intervals. Phillips screw
After correction of the fault, cancel the alarm status by
pressing the manual lubrication pushbutton; this
pushbutton has also the function to start at any time a
supplementary lubrication cycle. In this case the
already stored pause time is reset.
Electronic control
CAUTION: unit S-EP5
After completion of the control unit setting,
carefully secure (with the 4 screws) the transparent Operating time
cover with its seal and the red cover, otherwise (in minutes)
water may enter the control unit, invalidating the
warranty. Pause time
Troubles / Causes / Remedies: yellow LED

Contact the C.V.S. Service Department.
WARNING:
Above mentioned maintenance steps must be
performed only by qualified and trained personnel
working in conditions of maximum safety and
cleanness and after having parked the vehicle on
a level and compact ground, switched-off the
engine and applied the parking brake.
Manual lubrication pushbutton
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The exhaust pipe is located outside on the right side.

Every 1000 operation hours:

Catalytic converter (if fitted)

Every 2000 operation hours

WINDSHIELD WASHER SYSTEM

To fill the wash fluid reservoir,

We recommend using a mixture of the special

Temperature Additive Water

0°C (32°F) 1 6 Window washer reservoir

To access the transmission (gearbox), remove the

- Check on the dipstick (L) if the oil level reaches the

NOTE: transmission Z.F.

"Original" filler neck and dipstick

- With a filter wrench, loosen the old cartridge "C" .

After the cartridge replacement, check the

- Drain the oil in a suitable container loosening the

dipstick olio L on the transmission

"Original" oil dipstick on the transmission

Every 500 operation hours:

THE CONTACT WITH

The drive axle is fastened to the chassis (on the front

DRIVE AXLE (continuation)

Differential gear (continuation)

 Drain the oil in a suitable container loosening the

 Carefully wash with petroleum the box inside, then

 Check that there are no metal particles on the drain

 Re-tighten the filler plug (I).

 Check again the level [through the hole of the plug

DRIVE AXLE (continuation)

 The level is correct when the oil flows out through

Every 1000 operation hours:

 Position the (engraved) "OIL" level mark

drain plug III

Every 100 operation hours:

silentblock of the axle

Tightening of the wheel hub bearings:

STEERING AXLE (continuation)

Every 1000 operation hours:

TYRES AND WHEELS

- Check the tightening torque of the wheel nuts as

NEVER stand in the

TYRES AND WHEELS (continuation)

- Partially loosen the wheel nuts with the wheel to be

- Fully unscrew the wheel nuts.

TYRES AND WHEELS (continuation)

- Clean the hub, the wheel bolts and wheel nuts.

- Do not lubricate the nut seats and bolt threads.

- Tighten the wheel nuts in the illustrated sequence. 1

TYRES AND WHEELS (continuation)

Wheel changing (continuation)

 When replacing the entire wheel, and especially

 When fitting tyres, place wheel and tyre assembly

 The prescriptions given above apply to any type of

TYRES AND WHEELS (continuation)

Load limit/tyre (to 10 bar)

Inflating pressure (cold tyre) = 10 bar

CAUTION: Tyre pressures must be checked and corrected on cold tyres.