Safety instructions
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Changes to the trailer must only be carried out following consultation and with
express permission of the manufacturer.
Use only original replacement parts.
Follow the maintenance intervals stipulated in this manual.
In addition to this manual, the operating instructions included for third-party
components must be observed.
Upon first-time start-up and when different wheel and tyre combinations are used,
the spacing between the tyres and frame is to be checked on vehicles with a
steering axle, and adjusted as necessary.
Note the permitted axle load, support load, total weight and maximum speed.
Notes on driving with the push-off trailer
The handling characteristics of a towing vehicle are influenced by the coupled
trailer.
Always adjust the vehicle speed to the local conditions.
Avoid sudden cornering when driving uphill and downhill as well as when crossing
a slope.
When driving downhill, use a low gear. Never change or disengage gears on a
gradient.
Stop the towing vehicle immediately if a brake fault occurs.
Rectify any faults immediately.
There is a risk of tipping when driving on inclines.
The driving style must be adapted to the terrain and ground conditions.
The operator workstation is the driver's seat of the towing vehicle.
The tractor is to be fitted with ballast weights in order to ensure steering and
braking capability (at least 20% of the vehicles empty weight on the front axle).
The drive shaft must be switched off.
Carrying persons on the trailer is prohibited.
Climbing on and off safely
Careless behaviour can result in falling when climbing on and off the machine. Persons
climbing on to the machine without using the designated access points may slip, fall and
suffer serious injuries.
The safety of access points can be impaired by dirt and debris.
Always ensure that access points are clean and in working condition.
Never climb on or off the machine while it is moving.
Never jump off the machine.
Only climb on and off the machine via the access points specified in the operating
instructions.
Notes on coupling and uncoupling the push-off trailer
There is an injury risk when coupling devices to the tractor.
When coupling, do not step between the push-off trailer and the tractor while the
tractor is moving backwards.
Nobody must enter the area between the tractor and the trailer unless the vehicles
have been secured against rolling away with the parking brake and/or wheel chocks.
Only connect and disconnect the drive shaft when the engine is switched off.
Attach the trailer coupling to the tractor so that, when the trailer is attached, there is
sufficient space between the drive shaft and the drawbar, especially during tight
turns.
Release the parking brake before driving off.
(Turn the crank inward.)
