BA 35203_04 * 3.0 * 35203_04_05_Bedienung.fm 5-115
Operation 5
Piton ball hitch (option)
Only trailer couplings with EC acceptance or EC control marks are
certified for use on public roads in Germany (StVZO German road traffic
regulations).
Refer to and follow the National Type Approval (Germany) or the
Data Confirmation (Germany) for information on other requirements!
Get informed on and follow the legal regulations of your country!
The Piton ball hitch is used for tractor vehicles according to § 43 clause 4
of the StVZO (German road traffic regulations) in the Federal Republic of
Germany.
• Follow the regulations of the employer’s liability insurance associations
of your country when coupling or uncoupling a trailer.
• The attachments (trailer) and the ball hitch use are listed in the
National Type Approval (Germany) or the Data Confirmation
(Germany).
• Bear in mind the trailer and drawbar loads – see chapter 9 “Trailer
weight/drawbar load: trailer couplings (option)” on page 9-24.
• Have a damaged or malfunctioning trailer coupling immediately
repaired or replaced by an authorized service centre.
• Do not hitch trailers with positive steering.