Operation
Driving with a trailer 7.4
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7.4
Driving with a trailer
7.4.1
Safety instructions for trailer operation
Observe the safety instructions in the chapter see Trailer operation on
page 28.
In addition, the following safety instructions apply:
• Trailer operation is only permitted with a type-approved, authorized
trailer coupling.
• Trailer operation with the towing device of the vehicle is prohibited.
• Observe the national regulations for trailer operation.
• The specific national driving license is required.
• Transporting persons on and in trailers is not permitted.
• Observe the maximum permissible drawbar load and trailer load
Trailer loads and drawbar loads.
• Do not exceed the permissible trailer speed.
• Before coupling/uncoupling the trailer, secure it to prevent it from
rolling away (e.g. with the parking brake, suitable wheel chocks).
• There must be nobody between the vehicle and the trailer when
hitching a trailer.
• Couple 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 vehicle’s operating behavior; the oper-
ator must be familiar with this and act accordingly.
• Bear in mind the vehicle’s steering mode and the trailer’s turning
circle.
• Before downhill vehicle travel, reduce travel speed or adapt it to the
circumstances.
7.4.2
Requirements for driving with a trailer
Trailer operation is only allowed with a model -approved trailer coupling.
In Germany, only trailers with agricultural or forestry consumables or with
the vehicle's attachments may be transported on public roads.
The transport of other trailers or goods is only permitted with tractor regis-
tration. Refer to the operation license for the specific requirements on
trailer operation.
The relevant national regulations must be observed and applied.
Also note the following points:
• Observe the permissible trailer loads and drawbar loads Trailer loads
and drawbar loads.
• Observe any front ballasting that may be necessary Trailer loads and
drawbar loads.
• Ensure the rotatability of the trailer coupling.
• Carry out or have carried out regular maintenance work on the trailer
coupling.
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