5-116 BA 35203_04 * 3.0 * 35203_04_05_Bedienung.fm
5 Operation
Important information about the Piton ball hitch
Accident hazard if the load on the front axle is too low!
Can cause serious injury or death.
► Install and safely lock attachments (for example buckets) on the loader
unit that are certified for public roads.
► Cover the blade or teeth of the bucket across their entire width with the
protection provided.
Accident hazard due to a damaged trailer coupling!
Can cause injury.
► Check the ball hitch for damage before using it.
► Have a damaged or malfunctioning ball hitch immediately repaired or
replaced by an authorized service center.
► The towing pin must have a maximum wear of 2 mm (0.08 in).
Before performing downhill machine travel, select the “Turtle” speed range
and use the service brake to support the braking effect of the drive. This
avoids damage to the drive and/or the diesel engine due to excessive
speed! This applies to trailer operation in particular!
► Reduce the speed to less than 15 kph (9.32 mph) with the service
brake.
► Select 1st speed “Turtle”.
► Support the drive’s braking effect with the brake/inching pedal by
pressing it down with force beyond the inching range (intermittent
braking).
When equipped with a high speed gearbox (option), the wheel loader
reaches maximum speed only on a level asphalted surface without a
trailer and under normal load (attachment)!