Fruehauf ArgoMax, User Manual - Maintenance Logbook

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Be attentive to bridges, underpasses or tree branches that could damage your vehicle.
Your vehicle is designed to be driven with the tarpaulin closed, the roof closed and the rear door closed. Any other use is the
user’s liability.
Any possible accumulation of water, ice or snow on the top must be eliminated before the departure or handling of the vehicle.
Use suitable equipment to climb on / off your vehicle (retractable stepladders, ladders, stirrups, etc.). Wear suitable Personal
Protection Equipment when using the vehicle.
Do not stand inside or near the vehicle during manoeuvres.
All handling of bodywork should be manual.
For safety and maintenance instructions for equipment such as axles, stands and coupling plates, please refer to the manufacturer
user manuals.
This vehicle is designed for professional use, it must be used by qualified staff. It is intended for goods transport, any other use is
the user’s liability.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In order to avoid the excessive heating of brake components, use the engine brake or deceleration systems as much as
possible.
If your tractor is fitted with one, only use the trailer alignment brake in cases of absolute necessity.
Abusive and inappropriate use may result in:
• the very rapid wear of the brake linings on the towed vehicle,
• excess heating that may result in the tyres bursting or the vehicle catching fire
Transport of products for which the vehicle is not designed may result in damage to the bodywork, equipment or
safety devices and may ultimately cause serious accidents.
Respect the loading limits for the running gear and the coupling system (refer to the certificate of conformity and the vehicle
manufacturer plate Identification).
Loading/unloading must be carried out in compliance with the specific vehicle use directives. Regardless of the loading method, it
is compulsory that the vehicle brakes be applied and the wheels chocked.
To avoid tipping risks, it is imperative to couple the tractor or place supports at the front of the semi-trailer. In the case of tandem
vehicles or significant rear cantilevering, it is imperative to place
supports at the rear of the semi-trailer if the tractor is not coupled.
In exceptional cases, if the GVW is higher than 5 tonnes, it is essential to place elements such as beams or metal plates on the
floor perpendicular to the vehicle longitudinal axis and to place supports at the rear of the semi-trailer.
LOADING
During loading or unloading, standard trailers and semi-trailers are designed to support fork lift trucks with a total
GVW, Gross vehicle weight (fork lift + load) of a maximum of 5 tonnes.