Structure and function, carrier vehicle
BAG0166.5 12.18
5.19 Drawbar for trailers
The automatic drawbar is used to pull braked
trailers
• with a permissible total weight of 12000 kg
and pneumatic brake.
• with a permissible total weight of 8000 kg
and overrun brake.
• without drawbar load.
• with towing eye 40 DIN 74054.
(1) Drawbar
(2) Connection for lighting of the trailer
(3) Connection for brake of the trailer
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To unlock the drawbar, pull the rotary knob (Fig.
64/1) and turn until it engages in the upper
groove (Fig. 64/2). Then raise the lever (Fig.
64/3) until the pin disengages.
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The drawbar of the trailer must be long enough to prevent collisions
with the boom when driving in curves.
Braking of the trailer is achieved by pressing the foot brake pedal as
well as by actuating the driving lever.