Using the automatic coupling
Coupling a trailer
DANGER
Incorrect operation of the coupling increases the
risk of accidents.
Secure coupling can only be verified by noting the
position of the trailer hitch pin (2).
The trailer hitch pin must not protrude out of its guide
after a trailer has been coupled.
– Never tow a trailer if the trailer hitch pin (2) is pro-
truding out of its guide.
It is the responsibility of the driver to ensure that the
trailer hitch pin is fully engaged before towing a trail-
er.
WARNING
Incorrect operation leads to a risk of injury.
– Do not reach into the open coupling with your
hands or arms.
– Take precautions, such as using wheel
chocks, to prevent the load you want to
connect from rolling.
– Slowly reverse the truck.
– Stop the truck just in front of the trailer tow
bar.
– Carefully drive the tow tractor towards the
drawbar until the bar is in the jaw of the tow
coupling.
The coupling closes on contact, and the lever
(1) on the coupling snaps downwards.
Make sure that the trailer hitch pin (2) on the
tow coupling does not protrude out of its
guide.
– Connect the trailer lighting (if present) to the
tow tractor lighting socket, and check that it
is working properly.
– Remove the equipment used to prevent the
coupled load from rolling.
– Release the trailer brake (if present).
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