Operation
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Connection element: towing eye
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Rotatable towing eye (option)
The rotatable towing eye can be used for
coupling variants on the towing vehicles
with diameter D40 mm or D50 mm.
The rotatable towing eye is secured with
the following mounting elements:
– Fastening bolt
– Spacer sleeve
– Wing nut
– Shim rest
CAUTION
Swivelling towing eye
If the towing eye swivels, fingers
could be crushed between the
towbar and towing eye.
Wear .
Turn the towing eye slowly and
carefully.
Fig. 16 Rotatable towing eye
1 Towing eye
2 Pivot point/axle
3 Fastening bolt
4 Spacer sleeve
5 Wing nut
WARNING
Towing eye secured incorrectly
The screw connection can loosen during
the journey. The trailer can detach from
the towing vehicle - risk of accidents!
Check before driving that the
rotatable towing eye is properly
secured.
Fig. 17 Rotating the towing eye
WARNING
Using incorrect towing eye
The towing eye can get overloaded and
deformed during the journey. The trailer
can detach from the towing vehicle - risk
of accidents!
When coupling the trailer, check that
the correct side of the rotatable towing
eye D40 or D50 is used.
Do not under any circumstances
drive with the wrong towing eye.
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