Fliegl Noah TTW, Operating Instructions Manual

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TTW Noah livestock trailer Use and operation
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7. Use and operation
Read carefully. If there is anything you do not understand, please contact
the manufacturer to exclude the possibility of operating errors.
7.1 Trailer operation
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When coupling the trailer, there is a risk of crushing between the trailer and the
towing vehicle.
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Before manoeuvring, ensure that there is nobody between the towing vehicle
and the trailer.
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Always use a signaller for manoeuvring.
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Never walk between the towing vehicle and the trailer while the towing vehicle is
moving.
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Before coupling, secure the towing vehicle and trailer to prevent rolling away,
and apply the hand brake or wheel chocks under the wheels.
7.1.1 Before operation
- Instruct unauthorised persons away from the machine.
Carry out a visual inspection of the entire machine and the tools.
- Check the fill levels of lubricants and auxiliary materials.
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Unlock all devices used for stopping in an emergency.
- When connecting hydraulic hoses to the tractor hydraulics, ensure that the
hydraulics are depressurised on both the tractor and trailer side.
- When coupling and uncoupling, ensure that the couplings of the hydraulic hoses
are/do not become dirty.
7.1.2 Setting up the trailer coupling on the towing vehicle
Move the towing device of the towing vehicle to
the correct height.
Position the trailer coupling (A) on the towing
vehicle so that the trailer is horizontal when it is
hitched.
Fig. 27
:
Setting up the trailer coupling on the towing
vehicle
7.1.3 Coupling the trailer
When coupling and uncoupling, you must also observe the information in section
4.2. Read this section carefully prior to start-up.
- Move the towing device of the towing vehicle or the drawbar of the trailer to the correct height.
See section 7.1.2
- Open the towing device on the towing vehicle.
- Move the towing vehicle backwards until the drawbar eye engages in the towing device.
- Secure the towing vehicle against rolling away (parking brake) and turn off the engine.
- Check whether the towing device is engaged.
- Establish the electrical connections and connect the service brake.