BA 35101/02/ 03 EN – Edition 1.0 * 35101_02_03b340.fm 3-99
Operation
3.66 Automatic trailer coupling (option)
General information on the trailer coupling
Using the automatic trailer coupling is allowed only if the machine has been authorised as
a tractor in compliance with § 43 clause 4 of StVZO German road traffic regulations!
Please refer to the General Certification for Vehicles (Germany)/the data confirmation
or to the registration certificate for the specific requirements regarding
attachments (trailers).
Add extra weight to the loader unit during trailer operation!
☞ Pick up and safely lock the bucket in the quickhitch –seeEquipping the
machine with a standard bucket on page 3-66
Trailer weights/drawbar loads on the trailer coupling
Bear in mind the trailer weights and drawbar loads before coupling a trailer!
☞ – see chapter 6 “Trailer weight/drawbar load for automatic trailer coupling
(option)” on page 6-16
Trailer coupling operation
In order to avoid danger of accidents, always check that the trailer is correctly
and safely coupled onto the trailer coupling!
☞ Keep your hands clear of the coupling jaw when checking
(danger of crushing!)
☞ Attaching a trailer
• In order to attach a trailer, press lever A upwards until it engages
• Check whether the coupling jaw is locked
• Set the height of the trailer drawbar to the middle of the coupling jaw
• Reverse the tractor vehicle slowly until the trailer drawbar
engages with an audible click
➥ The trailer drawbar is locked as soon as it touches the trigger in the coupling jaw
☞ Closing the coupling by hand (e.g. for a tow cable)
• Briefly and carefully hit the pommel of lever A with the ball of your thumb in the
“OPEN” direction
Fig. 153: Trailer coupling (option)
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