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5 Operation
Trailer couplings
Safety instructions for trailer operation
Note the safety instructions on page 2-12 "Trailer
operation"
.
• Trailer operation is only allowed with a type-approved
and certified trailer coupling.
• Trailer operation with the towing gear of the machine is
prohibited.
• Observe the national regulations for trailer operation.
• The specific national driving license is required.
• Carrying passengers on trailers is prohibited.
• Observe the maximum permissible vertical and trailer
load.
• Do not exceed the permissible trailer speed.
• Before coupling and uncoupling a trailer, secure it with
the parking brake and suitable wheel chocks to
prevent it from rolling away.
• There must be nobody between the vehicle and the
trailer when hitching a trailer.
• Hitch the trailer onto the vehicle correctly.
• Check whether the brakes and lights work correctly.
• Before starting vehicle travel, ensure that nobody is
between the vehicle and the trailer.
• Trailer operation changes the machine’s operating
behavior, the operator must be familiar with this and
act accordingly.
• Bear in mind the machine’s steering mode and the
trailer’s turning circle.
• Before downhill machine travel, reduce travel speed or
adapt it to the circumstances.
Operation
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