BA 348-01 * 2.0 * 34801b340.fm 3-113
Operation 3
Uncoupling the trailer from the machine
☞Proceed as follows:
• Park the machine and the trailer on level ground
• Apply the parking brake
• Stop the engine
• Apply the parking brake
• Support the trailer with the jockey wheel (tandem axle) or the towing gear
(trailer with 2 axles)
• Remove the supply lines (electrical system/hydraulics) from the trailer
• Press the lever (trailer coupling) fully upward into the detent C
• Move the machine away from the trailer
☞Closing the coupling by hand (for example when using a tow cable)
• Briefly and carefully hit the lever with the ball of your thumb in the “CLOSE” D
direction
Ball coupling (option)
Description of ball coupling
Category: A 50-X
Type: 329 071
Maximum D value 17.5 kN
Maximum drawbar load 75 kg
Use:
• The towing gear is used for pulling trailers equipped with ball traction couplings.
Any other use is prohibited
• Operation must be adapted to the road conditions
• Keep the ball clean and apply a thin coat of grease. However, do not apply any grease
to the ball when using a stabilization system, such as Westfalia “SSK”
• If the ball diameter is 49.0 mm or less in a random point, do not use the towing gear any
more for safety reasons and have it immediately replaced by an authorized service centre.
• Check all fastening screws of the towing gear or have them retightened by an
authorized service centre to the specified tightening torque
Fig. 152 : Opening/closing the trailer coupling
C
D
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