BA 348-01 * 2.0 * 34801b340.fm 3-111
Operation 3
3.58 Trailer couplings (option)
Important information on trailer operation
The trailer coupling may only be used if the respective requirements regarding attachments
(trailers) are complied with.
Refer to the National Type Approval, Data Confirmation (Germany) or registration
certificate for these requirements.
Transporting material on public roads with a trailer is prohibited.
Only the transport of the machine’s attachments is allowed.
Get informed on and follow the legal regulations of your country.
In compliance with legal regulations, the operator must ensure that all safety features (locks)
have been checked positively. Liability claims shall become invalid without these checks!
• Check whether the towing gear of the trailer is horizontally coupled onto the trailer coupling
• Perform maintenance on trailer couplings at regular intervals
– see chapter 5 “Maintenance of the automatic trailer coupling (option)” on page 5-35
• Bear in mind the trailer weights and drawbar loads before coupling a trailer
➥See the type label on the trailer coupling and – see chapter 6 “Trailer weight/
drawbar load: trailer couplings (option)” on page 6-13 in this Operator’s Manual.
➥The indications on the type label of the trailer coupling can be higher than the
authoritative information in the machine documentation.
In order to ensure traffic safety during trailer operation (load on the front axle),
install an attachment on the loader unit of the machine that is certified for
public roads!
☞Pick up and safely lock the bucket in the quickhitch
–seeEquipping the machine with a standard bucket on page 3-73
☞Cover the blade or teeth of the bucket across their entire width with the
protection provided
Before driving downhill, use the brake pedal to support the braking effect of
the drive (intermittent braking). This avoids damage to the drive and/or diesel
engine due to excessive speed. This applies to trailer operation in particular!
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