4 Operation
Trailer operation
NOTE
The coupling pin is correctly engaged if the
control pin (3) does not protrude out of its
guide.
DANGER
If the coupling pin drops out during towing, the trailer
will work loose and can no longer be controlled.
Risk of accident!
The control pin (3) must not protrude out of its guide.
– Ensure that the coupling pin is engaged cor-
rectly.
If the coupling pin is not correctly engaged:
– Remove any items used to prevent the trailer
from rolling away.
– Move the truck with the trailer forwards approx.
1 m and then move it back slightly.
– On the coupling pin, check again that the control
pin does not protrude out of its guide.
– Remove any items used to prevent the
trailer from rolling away.
– Tow the trailer
.
Closing the co
upling
DANGER
Risk of injury from hand becoming trapped!
Do not reach into the coupling pin area. If, for
example, a tow rope is to be secured in the tow
coupling, only actuate the tow coupling via the
closing lever (1).
– Press the closing lever (1) downwards as
far as it will go.
The tow coupling is closed.
Uncoupling the trailer
– Take measures to prevent the trailer from
rolling away, e.g. using wedges.
– Push the hand lever (2) upwards until it
snaps into place.
The tow coupling is opened.
– Slowly drive the truck forwards until the tow-
bar eye and towing jaws are disconnected.
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