4.2 Lifting and jacking up the truck safely
WARNING!
A truck tipover can cause accidents
In order to raise the truck, use only suitable lifting gear at the points specially
provided for this purpose.
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Note the weight of the truck on the data plate.
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Always use a jack with a minimum capacity of 5000 kg kg.
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Raise the unladen truck on a level surface.
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When raising the truck, take appropriate measures to prevent it from slipping or
tipping over (e.g. wedges, wooden blocks).
Raising and jacking up the truck securely
Requirements
– Prepare the truck for maintenance and repairs (see page 56).
Tools and Material Required
– Jack
– Hard wooden blocks
Procedure
• Place the jack against the contact point.
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Jack contact point, see page 18.
• Raise the truck.
• Support the truck with hard wooden blocks.
• Remove the jack.
The truck is now securely raised and jacked up.
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