4 Operation
Trailer operation
DANGER
If you briefly leave the truck to couple or uncouple
the trailer, there is a risk to life caused by the truck
rolling away and running you over.
– Apply the parking brake.
– Lower the forks to the ground.
– Switchoffthekeyswitchandremovethekey.
WARNING
Never reach between the coupling pins and the
towing jaws. If the component moves suddenly
there is a risk of injury!
– To release the coupling pin, actuate the corre-
sponding lever or use a suitable device (e.g.
assembly lever).
– When not in use, close the automatic tow
coupling.
WARNING
Risk of damage d
ue to component collision.
Atruckwithtow
coupling needs more room for
manoeuvring d
ue to its overhang. The tow coupling
can damage th
e racking or the tow coupling itself
when manoeuv
ring. If there is a collision with the
tow couplin
g, check the tow coupling for damage
such as crac
ks. A damaged tow coupling must not
be used ag
ain.
–Alwaysm
anoeuvre carefully and with sufficient
room.
–Inth
e case of a collision, check the tow coupling
fo
r damage.
–R
eplace tow coupling if damaged, if necessary
c
ontact the authorised service centre.
WARNING
Risk of damage to the tow bar eye or tiller!
Due to the truck's rear wheel steering, the side
slewing angle of the tiller may not be adequate. The
coupling or the tiller may be damaged! The tow bar
eye of the tiller must fit the tow coupling in terms of
shape and size.
– Ensure that the tow bar eye and tiller fit correctly.
– Avoid sharp cornering.
– Exercise care when travelling and manoeuvring
in reverse.
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