RUNNING GEAR OPERATION
Operating instructions • Semitrailer • 505369471-04 • 02/2019
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► Secure the hand crank in the bracket.
ü The rear braces have been put in driv-
ing position and the crank is secured.
5.3.2 Rear braces with crank mech-
anism (folding)
WARNING
Risk of injury due to a swivelled-out
hand crank!
An unsecured crank can swing out while
driving and injure other persons.
► Before departure, ensure that the
hand crank is in the driving position
and secured.
CAUTION
Risk of injury due to crank recoil!
A hand crank recoil can cause injuries
when releasing the hand crank.
► Slowly ease the load off the hand
crank at the end of the rotation.
The crank drive for the rear braces has two
speeds:
○ High speed (extend/retract the rear
brace)
○ Load speed (raise or lower the vehicle)
Fig.5-6: Load speed and high speed of the
rear brace
1 Crank drive shaft
2 Hand crank
3 Extended landing legs
A Load speed
B High speed
INFO
Cranking clockwise moves the landing leg
downwards. Cranking counter-clockwise
moves the landing leg upwards.
Also observe the enclosed supplier
documentation.
Putting the rear braces in the support
position
► Apply the parking brake (see "5.8.2
Parking brake", pg.40).
► Ensure that the ground is load-bearing
and level.
► Use wheel chocks to prevent the trailer
from rolling away (see "5.1 Using wheel
chocks", pg.24).
► Raise the trailer to the desired ramp
height using the air suspension (see
"5.9 Air suspension", pg.43).
► Lift the hand crank from the bracket.
► Support the rear brace with one hand
to prevent it from falling suddenly after
unlocking.
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