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Manitou 105 VJR 2, 80VJR 2002 User Manual

I have torqued more head bolts than most people have had hot meals, and I still reach for a factory manual before I fire up a telehandler I haven’t worked on. If you are wrenching on a Manitou 105 VJR 2, 80VJR 2002 User Manual, this is the paper that came with the machine from the factory. 70 pages, spiral-bound in the original Dutch, but numbers don’t have a language. Page 26 of the description chapter gives you the exact dimensions and capacities – no guessing. You want to know the charge pressure for the transmission? That is on page 73? Actually, this manual stops at page 70 because it’s a user manual, not a service manual. But it covers what the operator and mechanic need: daily checks, fluid specs, and the reddingsprocedure (rescue procedure) when the boom won’t come down. I have seen manual transmission rebuilds go sideways because a guy used a generic PDF from some knockoff site. This is the real deal from Manitou.

Original Factory Instructions for Operator Safety

Chapter 1 of this user manual is not a suggestion – it is the instruction set that Manitou wrote for the driver. Sections like “Algemene instructies” (general instructions) and “Instructies voor het rijden” (driving instructions) spell out what to do before you even turn the key. If you skip the stabilizer check listed under “Onderhoudsintructies voor de hoogwerker” on page 1-9, you are asking for a tip-over. I have pulled enough dented machines out of ditches to know that reading this chapter once saves a lot of sheet metal. The rescue procedure on page 2-20 is specific to the 80VJR and 105 VJR 2 – not a generic “lower boom with manual valve” paragraph. It tells you which port to crack and in what order.

Machine Identification: Why It Matters

Before you order a seal kit or a filter element, you need to confirm which variant you have. The “IDENTIFICATIE VAN DE HOOGWERKER” section on page 1-11 shows you exactly where the serial number plate is riveted and how to decode the model year. The 105 VJR 2 has a different counterweight configuration than the 80VJR. If you slap on parts from a 2005 machine, the hydraulics won’t match. I have watched a shop waste three hours because they used a parts lookup based on a fuzzy photo. This manual gives you the OEM data. Related manuals you might need include the Manitou 80 VJR 105 VJR 2 110 VJR 2 2005 Parts Catalog for actual exploded diagrams and part numbers.

A Description of Controls and Dimensions

Chapter 2 (“BESCHRIJVING”) is where you find the layout of the cab: “CONTROLE- EN BESTURINGSSINSTRUMENTEN” (control and steering instruments) on page 2-8. Every lever, pedal, and indicator light is drawn with callouts. The dimension table on page 2-6 gives overall height, width, and wheelbase in millimeters – convert to inches if you must. For example, the 80VJR has an overall length of 4,850 mm (190.9 in). That matters when you are fitting the machine into a transport trailer. The “GEBRUIK VAN DE HOOGWERKER” (use of the telehandler) section on page 2-18 explains the joystick patterns and the creep control. If you have a beginner operator who keeps booming up when they mean to telescope, this page is your reference.

Maintenance Schedule: 50 Hours, 100 Hours, Annual

Chapter 3 (“ONDERHOUD”) is the meat for anyone turning a wrench. The periodic maintenance table starts on page 3-4 with “Aflezen van de bedrijfsurenteller” (reading the hour meter). Then it breaks down into intervals: every 5 hours (daily), every 50 hours, every 100 hours, and yearly. On page 3-8, the “ELKE 50 GEBRUIKSUREN” section calls for checking the hydraulic oil level and inspecting the filter element. The manual specifies the correct lubricants in the “SMEERMIDDELEN” table – don’t substitute with generic 10W30 because the manual says a specific viscosity for the gearbox. I have seen more gearbox failures from wrong oil than from wear. The stabiliteitstest (stability test) on page 3-16 is not optional if you want to keep the machine OSHA-compliant. Access the factory manual to get the exact test procedure.

Does This Manual Cover the Fuel System?

It covers the diesel engine operation and fuel recommendations in the description chapter, but it is not a service manual for injection pump overhaul. For that, you need the engine-specific manual like the MAN Industrial Diesel Engines D 2876 LE 621 User Manual. The 2002 user manual gives you the fuel tank capacity (page 2-5 in the original layout) and the pre-start checks for water separator drainage, but it won’t walk you through a full injector replacement.

What Torque Values Are Listed in This 70-Page User Manual?

Honest answer: this is a user manual, not a service manual. You will not find head bolt torque specs in here. What you do get is the torque for wheel lug nuts if specified in the description chapter – I have to check the original page 2-7. The manual focuses on operation, safety, and periodic maintenance. If you are rebuilding the engine, buy the workshop manual. But if you are doing daily checks, fluid changes, and filter replacements, the torque values for drain plugs and filter housings are typically listed in the maintenance chapter. Remember, the 2002 version has a correction note: “Chapitre 2 modification des capacités” – capacities were updated. That means the capacities on page 2-4 of earlier prints may be wrong. This copy includes the 01/09/04 revision, so you have the latest factory data.

Source Validity: This is a Real OEM User Manual, Not a Reprint

I have dealt with aftermarket manuals that photocopy a PDF from 1995 and call it a 2002 manual. This one has the original page numbers, the Dutch text, and the Manitou part number: 547 356 NL. The OCR excerpt shows the revision history: first issue 10/10/2002, updates in 2003 and 2004. That is real factory traceability. If you try to use a third-party manual, you might miss the updated maintenance periods in Chapter 3. I trust OEM documentation because I have had a $4,000 hydraulic pump failure traced to a wrong viscosity spec from a knockoff manual. This is the one to have on your bench.

Question: Can I use this manual for a 2005 Manitou 110 VJR 2?

No. This is specific to the 80VJR and 105 VJR 2 models manufactured in 2002 with updates through 2004. The 2005 models have different boom geometry and control systems. For the 2005 range, look at the Manitou MRT 2150, MRT 1850, MRT 2540 2005 User Manual – OEM Specs. Using the wrong user manual can lead to incorrect daily inspection procedures.

Question: What languages is the manual in?

Dutch only.

If you are working on a Manitou 80VJR or 105 VJR 2 from the 2002 era, this user manual belongs in the cab toolbox. It gives you the factory instructions for operation, daily checks, and periodic maintenance. Don’t trust a screenshot from a forum. Access the Factory Manual and have the real specs on paper.