Verification of manual tow coupling
WARNING
Risk of pinching or crushing.
– Do not reach into the open coupling with your
hands or arms.
– Push the towing pin (if present) (1) down,
rotate 90° and pull out.
– Check the condition of the towing pin.
– Clean all debris from the housing.
– Insert the towing pin, press it down against
the spring pressure, rotate it 90° and lock it
into place.
Check the automatic trailer coupling
(if fitted)
WARNING
Do not place your hands in the open coupling.
There is a risk that it will close on them.
Checking that the automatic coupling is work-
ing properly.
– Check that the pin (1) is not damaged
– Check that the pin (1) is correctly fitted into
its holding fixture (2)
– Check that the holding fixture (2) is free of
debris
Use
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Checks and actions prior to commissioning
38 1191 801 15 51 EN - 02/2021 - 10