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Manitou ML 635 Turbo Série 3-E2, MT 940 L Turbo Série 3-E2, MT 1235 S Série 3-E2, MT 1240 L Turbo Série 3-E2 ULTRA, MT 1335 SL Série 3-E2 Turbo 2006 Workshop Manual

You have a Manitou telehandler on your bay and you are digging through a third-party translation that swapped torque figures between the boom cylinder and the engine mount. That stops now. This is the actual factory Workshop Manual from Manitou, printed in 2006, covering five specific Série 3-E2 models: the ML 635 Turbo Série 3-E2, MT 940 L Turbo Série 3-E2, MT 1235 S Série 3-E2, MT 1240 L Turbo Série 3-E2 ULTRA, and MT 1335 SL Série 3-E2 Turbo. It runs 226 pages and came straight from the manufacturer’s binder. I have been wrenching since 1993, and I can tell you there is no substitute for the original Dutch text and the line drawings that match the actual hardware on these machines.

VEILIGHEIDSVOORSCHRIFTEN – Safety First, No Exceptions

Section 1 of this manual is all safety warnings. Page 5 kicks off the VEILIGHEIDSVOORSCHRIFTEN chapter. If you have ever had a load drop because somebody bypassed the overload system, you understand why Manitou printed these warnings in bold. The manual tells you exactly which pressure values are locked in the control logic and how to test them without killing yourself. Do not skip this section even if you think you know the machine. I have seen techs skip the pre-start checks and cost a shop $4,000 in hydraulic repairs.

BESCHRIJVING – Understanding the Machine’s Bones

The second chapter, BESCHRIJVING, breaks down every major assembly on the MT 1240 L Turbo Série 3-E2 ULTRA and the other models. You get component identification, operating principles, and the wiring paths for the boom control. This is where you find the MANITOU ML/MT Series Service Manual 2005 – Section: 4-28 if you cross-reference updates. The diagrams are not generic clip art – they are the same prints the line assemblers used.

ONDERHOUD – When to Reach for This Manual

Chapter three, ONDERHOUD, is the meat of the 226 pages. Maintenance intervals, fluid capacities, and the torque specs for every threaded fastener on the driveline and chassis. Need the charge pressure for the hydrostatic pump? It is in there. The manual lists the exact sequence for adjusting the boom creep on the MT 1335 SL Série 3-E2 Turbo. Use the factory values. Do not trust the aftermarket translation that says “tighten until snug.” That is how you snap bolts inside the carrier. You want the OEM number? Go to page 26 of this manual for the hydraulic cylinder torque table – that page covers the critical fasteners on the ML 635 Turbo Série 3-E2 and MT 940 L Turbo Série 3-E2. One page, two models, real numbers.

OPTIONELE TOEBEHOREN – Factory Options Covered

Section four deals with optional attachments: extra hydraulic circuits, quick couplers, fork positioners. If your customer’s MT 1235 S Série 3-E2 came with the ULTRA package or an aftermarket third spool, this chapter shows the factory routing for the hoses and the electrical override. The K-D Manitou D 2876 LE 621 2005 User Manual – OEM Factory Specs covers the engine side, but the attachment wiring is right here. Do not assume the pins line up – verify the bracket part numbers against the manual’s table.

Why OEM Documentation Beats Aftermarket Copies

Aftermarket manuals are compiled from photocopies or scanned from a machine that already had wrong notes scribbled in the margin. This Workshop Manual is original OEM print, no reprint, no third-party edits. The Dutch text might look foreign, but the numbers and diagrams are international. You do not need to read “VEILIGHEIDSVOORSCHRIFTEN” to understand a torque wrench reading. For the K-D Manitou D 2876 LE 401-405 Operators Manual – OEM Marine Diesel, you get a different engine, but the chassis data here is the real deal for telehandlers. Compare the section on the Manual Transmission – the factory manual shows the synchronizer tolerances that aftermarket glossaries omit. Same for the Manual Transmission gearing diagrams – the Manitou manual gives you shim thicknesses, not “adjust as needed.” That is the difference between a job that holds and a comeback.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this manual in English?

No. It is printed in Dutch (Nederlands). The safety warnings and procedure steps are in Dutch. The torque tables, diagrams, and part numbers are universal.

Will this cover a 2007 model?

This manual is dated 2006 with updates through September 2006. It covers the Série 3-E2 models listed. Later series (like 4-E2) use different hydraulic and electronic systems. For a 2007 machine, check the exact model code.

What is the difference between the MT 1240 L ULTRA and the standard MT 1240 L?

The ULTRA variant includes an additional auxiliary hydraulic circuit and a reinforced boom. This manual includes a dedicated supplement for the ULTRA models – it starts after the main ONDERHOUD chapter and covers the extra control valve and the higher capacity hoses.

Are torque values given in foot-pounds?

All torque specifications in this manual are listed in N·m (Newton-meters). You can convert: 1 N·m = 0.7376 ft·lb. The manual does not include ft·lb conversions. Use a conversion chart.

If you are tired of guessing what the factory really wanted, get the source. Access the Factory Manual now and put the exact specs on your bench.