Operation 5
Trailer and load
Towing trailers
DANGER
Risk of serious injury or death from tipping truck and
trailer!
Truck and trailer may tip over when driving on
steeply sloping terrain.
– Never negotiate gradients diagonally or cross-
wise.
WARNING
Increased risk of acci
dent due to trailers rolling
away!
Using a trailer chan
ges the truck handling charac-
teristics.
– When towing, driv
e in such a manner that the
truck can always b
e braked safely.
– Note the clearan
ce circle and turning circle off
the trailer trai
n.
– Note the tractr
ix of the trailer train.
NOTE
A trailer train with several trailers cannot be
manoeuvred backwards. Only manoeuvre
trailer trains with single trailers backwards.
– Ensure that the trailer load is securely
lashed.
– Release trailer brake and remove all wheel
chocks.
– Determine the width of the widest trailer or
its load to ensure unobstructed passage.
– Adjust the mirror so that the driver can see
the complete trailer train.
– Move the truck off slowly to equalise the
play between the tow couplings.
– Accelerate gently.
– Reduce speed in good time when the
destination is reached.
– Brake the truck with the trailers gently.
Sudden braking may cause the load to
become displaced and the trailers could
jack-knife.
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