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TOWING PIN AND HOOK
Located at the rear of the lift truck, this device is used to attach a trailer. Its capacity is limited for each lift truck by the Authorized Gross
Vehicle Weight, tractive force and maximum vertical force on the coupling point.
- To use a trailer, see current regulations in your country (maximum running speed, braking, maximum weight of trailer, etc.).
- Verify the trailer's condition before using it (tyre condition and pressures, electrical connection, hydraulic hose, brake system…).
Do not tow a trailer or attachment which is not in perfect working order. Using a trailer in poor condition may affect the lift truck's steering and braking, and
hence safety.
If a third party helps in coupling or uncoupling the trailer, this person must be permanently visible to the driver and wait until the lift truck has stopped, the
handbrake is on and the engine is switched off before performing the operation.
A - TOWING PIN
COUPLING AND UNCOUPLING THE TRAILER
- To couple the trailer, position the lift truck as close as possible to the trailer ring.
- Put the handbrake on and switch off the engine.
- Lift the trailer pin 1 and place or remove the trailer ring.
Be careful not to get your fingers caught or crushed during this operation. When uncoupling, make sure that
the trailer is supported independently.
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