Start-up – additional axle
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13 Start-up – additional axle
13.1 Additional axle
The additional axle is required in order to reduce the axle load on the front axle. This is a
prerequisite for obtaining the required approval for the machine in combination with the various
front attachments (see the accompanying documents for the machine).
13.1.1 Removing the additional axle
Danger to life due to the unsecured machine rolling away, unexpected movement of the
lifting unit and start-up of the machine!
Cleaning, maintenance and maintenance work, as well as the rectification of malfunctions
should only be carried out with the engine switched off, the drive switched off and the machine
properly secured.
• Move the parking brake release switch to the "Applied" position.
• Move the release switch traction drive to the "off" position.
• Switch off the engine, remove the ignition key and take it with you.
• Secure the machine against rolling with wheel chocks.
Note
Park the machine on a level surface.
NOTE
• Park the machine on level ground.
• Lower the additional axle manually via the terminal until the wheels are not touching the
ground at all.
• Switch off the machine and remove the ignition key.
Fig. 417
• Hook the cable winch (1) into the additional axle.
• Slightly raise the additional axle using the cable winch.