Still RX70-16 - Trailer Operation; Towed Load

Operation 4
Trailer operation
Trailer operation
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Towed load
DANGER
There is an increased risk of accident when using a
trailer.
Using a trailer changes the truck handling charac-
teristics. When towing, operate the truck such that
the trailer train can be safely driven and braked at
all times. The maximum permissible speed when
towing is 5 km/h.
– Do not exceed the permissible speed of 5 km/h.
– Do not couple the truck in front of rail vehicles.
– The truck must not be used to push any kind of
trolley.
– It must be possible to drive and brake at all times.
CAUTION
Risk of damage to
components!
The maximum tow
ed load for occasional towing
is the rated cap
acity specified on the nameplate.
Overloading c
an lead to component damage on the
truck. The su
m of the actual towed load and the
actual load o
n the fork must not exceed the rated
capacity. I
f the existing towed load corresponds
to the rated
capacity of the truck, no load may be
transport
ed on the fork at the same time. The load
can be distr
ibuted between the fork and the trailer.
–Checkthelo
ad distribution and adjust it to
correspond t
o the rated capacity.
–Observethep
ermissible rigidity value of the tow
coupling.
CAUTION
Risk of damage to components!
The maximum towed load only applies when towing
unbraked trailers on a level surface (maximum
deviation +/- 1%) and on firm ground. The towed
load must be reduced if towing on gradients. If
necessary, notify the authorised service centre of
the application conditions. The service centre will
provide the required data.
– Inform the authorised service centre.
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