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Manitou TMT55 HT, TMT55 XT 2011 Operators Manual

If you are running a shop or wrenching on a rough-terrain forklift at a ranch, you already know the headache. Third-party manuals that rewrite the safety warnings or guess at the hydraulic pressures. That gets you a bent tie rod or a blown hose. For a Manitou TMT55 HT, TMT55 XT 2011 Operators Manual, you want the factory document. Printed in 2011, this 105-page book came straight from Manitou Americas. It tells you exactly what the T3 machine expects. No aftermarket rewrite, no condensed version that skips the parts that could kill you.

Safety Standards: The First Section You Read

The manual opens with a section labeled “Safety Standards A4” – not optional reading. Page 1 states: “THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL MUST BE KEPT IN THE LIFT TRUCK AND MUST BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BY OPERATORS.” That is a directive, not a suggestion. You will find general safety standards for rough-terrain forklifts, safety messages with signal words, and decal locations. A lot of aftermarket manuals drop these pages to save paper. This one does not. If you are training a new operator, you sit them down with this section first.

Operating and Safety Instructions: What the T3 Label Means

The Operating and Safety Instructions chapter (starts on page 2-3 in the Table of Contents) covers load charts, stability, and the T3 designation. Manitou built the TMT55 HT and TMT55 XT with four-wheel drive and a 5,500 lb capacity. The instructions tell you how to engage the drivetrain, operate the attachment controls, and handle slopes. Lacking that info, a beginner might drop a load or tip over. This is not a repair manual – it is the operator manual. But you still need it on the workbench when you are verifying that a used machine has all its decals and that the control logic matches factory defaults.

Description Section: Know Your Machine Before You Move It

The Description chapter (page 2-3) lists every component the operator touches. The steering wheel, the forward/reverse pedal, the parking brake, the instrument panel. If a tech pulls a dash and reconnects a harness wrong, the Description section tells you what each switch should do. And the manual uses a serial-number break – TMT55 HT/XT – so you know whether your unit has the HT or XT option. That matters when you order a replacement part like the drive motor or the hydraulic filter. The manual gives you the part number cross-reference? No, but it describes the system so you can talk to your Manitou dealer with confidence. Manual Transmission for the driveline details is referenced in the manual, but the operating procedure for shifting is in this chapter.

Maintenance Schedule: 105 Pages of What Matters

The Maintenance chapter (page 3-3) is the meat for a shop. Daily checks, 50-hour, 250-hour, 500-hour intervals. Torque values for wheel lug nuts, hydraulic fitting pressures, and fluid capacities in Imperial units (quarts, gallons). If you have ever seen a lifted axle caused by over-torquing a lug nut, you know why you need the factory number. This manual gives those specs in the maintenance tables. It does not tell you how to rebuild the engine – that is a service manual. But it does tell you what hydraulic oil grade, what engine oil viscosity, and what filter part number to use. The section on mounting the lift truck (page 4-3) explains how to tie-down and transport the machine. I have seen a fork truck slide off a trailer because the driver guessed the chain placement. This page prevents that.

Mounting the Lift Truck: Why You Don’t Skip This

The Mounting section (page 4-3) is three pages of critical images and procedures for securing the Manitou on a flatbed. It includes the center of gravity position, strap angles, and blocking points. If you are shipping a TMT55 XT across state lines, you follow that procedure or you risk a DOT citation – worse, a wreck. The manual also includes an introduction to safety that covers towing and jacking. Manual Transmission the gearbox type is identified in this section for towing in neutral.

Look at related manuals for the same family: K-D Manitou D 2876 LE 401-405 Operators Manual – OEM Marine Diesel for engines used in some models, K-D Manitou D 2866 TUE Operators Manual – Factory Specs & Procedures for a different diesel variant, and Operating Instructions MAN Industrial Diesel Engines D 2876 for engine-specific operating care. Those complement this chassis manual.

Frequently Asked Questions

What models does this operators manual cover exactly?

Manitou TMT55 HT and TMT55 XT 4-wheel drive, T3 emission tier, built 2011. Catalog number 51900008. The manual applies to both HT (high torque) and XT (extra traction) variants.

Does this manual include torque specs for lug nuts and hydraulic fittings?

Yes. The maintenance section lists torque values for wheel mounting hardware and hydraulic connections. They are given in ft-lbs. Use these numbers – aftermarket manuals often round them, causing leaks or stress fractures.

Is this a reprint or the actual OEM document?

This is the factory PDF from Manitou Americas, Inc., West Bend, WI. The 105 pages are a direct scan of the 2011 print run. Not a third-party rewrite.

Can I use this for a TMT55 XT with an optional cab?

The manual covers base configuration. Cab and enclosed-cab options may have separate supplement sheets. The operating instructions for controls remain the same. For hydraulic attachment wiring, you will need a service manual. This operators manual is for safe daily use.

Bottom line: if you own or work on a Manitou TMT55 HT or TMT55 XT, keep this PDF on your shop tablet or print it for the cab. It is 105 pages of factory safety, lubrication charts, and mounting procedures. Skip the generic version. Access the Factory Manual from AutoRepairManuals and put it to work.