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Dear Camper Owners,

We would like to congratulate you on the purchase of your new HOBBY camper and hope that you will 
always enjoy traveling with it.

Please read this manual carefully, even if you have been driving a camper for a longer period of time. It 
will help you to avoid operating errors and damage to the vehicle and its equipment. Correct handling 
of all technical details will increase your driving comfort and maintain the value of your camper.

We wish you and your companions many enjoyable trips and hope you always have a safe journey.

Your
HOBBY Camper Plant
Ing. Harald Striewski GmbH

Summary of Contents for 400 SF De Luxe Easy

Page 1: ...e been driving a camper for a longer period of time It will help you to avoid operating errors and damage to the vehicle and its equipment Correct handling of all technical details will increase your...

Page 2: ...8 3 9 Fit for a Speed of 100 km h 03 10 3 10 De nition of mass 03 11 4 Wheels tires 04 1 4 1 Tires 04 1 4 2 Tire pressure 04 1 4 3 Profile depth and age of tires 04 2 4 4 Rims 04 3 4 5 Changing the ti...

Page 3: ...ing 10 5 10 4 Electrical floor heating 10 6 10 5 Hot water heating system 10 7 10 6 Boiler 10 13 10 7 Refrigerator 10 15 10 8 Gas cooker 10 17 10 9 Fume hood 10 19 10 10 Oven 10 19 11 Accessories 11 1...

Page 4: ...t is possible that people may be hurt or the camper damaged if the safety instructions in this handbook and the warnings posted on adhesive labels in the camper are not followed 1 Introduction 1 1 Gen...

Page 5: ...ded by a dash Procedural guidelines Procedural guidelines are also based on key points and begin with a round sentence opener Guidelines Guidelines point out important details which ensure the trouble...

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Page 7: ...h you should carry at all times and know how to use frist aid kit warning triangle high visibility vest Fire prevention measures Never leave children unattended in the vehicle Keep flammable materials...

Page 8: ...ors on base vehicle Check camper s tire pressure see tire pressure table Close all windows Close the service flaps Close and firmly lock roof bonnet Shut off the light on the outer tent Close and secu...

Page 9: ...e vehicle Interior You must also prepare the interior of the vehicle Preparing the interior Sort all loose objects and store them in their respective compartments Heavy and or voluminous objects e g T...

Page 10: ...arrangement because storage possibilities are distributed throug hout the entire interior of the camper If ne cessary stow heavy objects in the base vehicle Store baggage in the interior in cupboards...

Page 11: ...ust the correct drawbar load 1 Determine the maximum drawbar load of your base vehicle by checking its documentation the type plate or the drawbar plate 2 Your HOBBY camper has a maximum per missible...

Page 12: ...siderably longer than a car Rules for driving around curves Do not take curves too quickly or too sharply Take the curve at a somewhat wider radius when turning Note that the camper can sheer out of l...

Page 13: ...ich lasts for a longer period of time This can cause the wheel brakes to heat up strongly so that if necessary you must give them sufficient time to cool down Driving in reverse Your HOBBY camper has...

Page 14: ...bot tom of the gas bottle container Lay mats under the lifting stanchions when on soft ground Use stop blocks to secure the wheels 2 5 After the drive Redirecting electrical devices Rules for redirect...

Page 15: ...e Therefore check the water pipes and the fresh water tank before each drive to ensure they are clean If necessary use a tank cleaner and rinse with sufficient fresh water The use of denture cleaners...

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Page 17: ...ng and oiling After every 5 000 kilometers driven but at least once a year grease the swinging lever bearings on the turning rod spring axle unit Movable parts such as pins and hinged parts on the han...

Page 18: ...closed unit The compact bearings are free of maintenance due to their special grease The wheel brake may never be repositioned on the fixing lock or on the yoke end of the bars Only reposition the whe...

Page 19: ...ver is in position k If the WS 3000 is not properly at tached to the coupling ball the camper can detach from the base vehicle The camper is equipped with an anti rolling cou pling in accordance with...

Page 20: ...i angular field marked with signs parallel to the slotted hole in the lever which points in the forward driving direction The tension ball coupler is adjusted on the front side in such a manner that t...

Page 21: ...g equip ment and wheel brakes Checking the overrunning equipment 1 If it is possible to push the towbar more than halfway approx 5 mm in when the locking bra ke has been activated the braking system m...

Page 22: ...f the one piece chassis During regular main tenance all of the screws must be checked and retightened if necessary 105 Nm 1 You may neither drill into or weld onto the chassis Mover Preparing to mount...

Page 23: ...as an alternative for all vehicles where the mover H SE H TE may not or cannot be mounted Please see your Hobby dealer for further information or to have the complete system mounted 3 6 Rotating stan...

Page 24: ...ight hand side of the forked drawbar models 400 650 or on the right hand side of the front crossmember models 690 720 Furthermore the FIN is etched on the name plate Please have your VIN at hand for a...

Page 25: ...Vehicle ID number FIN Permissible maximum weight Permissible axle load 1st axle Permissible axle load 2nd axle Do not remove or change the name plate The name plate is located in the lo wer front area...

Page 26: ...e base vehicle must be equipped with an anti locking system anti lock device and may not exceed an overall mass of 3 5 tons b The camper must be equipped with hydraulic vibration dampers shock absorbe...

Page 27: ...3 Basic equipment The basic equipment consists of all objects and fluids which are necessary for the safe and pro per use of the vehicle These include the masses for gas water and electrical supply s...

Page 28: ...loaded the vehicle weigh your vehicle on a public vehicle scale Overloading can lead to malfunction or even tire blowout This presents the danger of the vehicle spinning out of control which endangers...

Page 29: ...ou have any queries please contact your dealer Rules for checking tire pressure Check and fix tire pressure every four weeks but at least every three months and before every drive If driving on low ti...

Page 30: ...the other the material wears out due to age and if the tires stand too long in one spot The 4 digit DOT number on the side of the tire if necessary check the inside shows the date of manufacture The...

Page 31: ...le total mass The chuck cone of the fastening screw must correspond to the rim mechanisms Modifications can only be made with the manufacturer s permission Rules for wheel screws wheel bolts must firs...

Page 32: ...the handbrake leave the sup port wheel in its driving position deactivate the stabilization system note do not open completely Remove the wheel chocks j from the bottle compartment To secure the vehic...

Page 33: ...m drive to ensure that they are tight enough tighten if necessary Changing the wheel Set the corresponding jack onto the axle pipe of the swinging lever group or on the longitu dinal beam in the area...

Page 34: ...e bottle Open the fill hose j on the bottle foil seal is thereby punctured B Unscrew the valve cap from the tire valve Remove the valve insert k with the valve core remover l Do not lay the valve inse...

Page 35: ...the tire Maximum speed 80 km h Drive carefully especially in curves Check tire pressure after driving 10 minutes If the tire pressure has fallen under this minimum value q you may not drive any furthe...

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Page 37: ...n the relative humidi ty please ventilate and de aerate through the windows and roof bon nets see also Winter operation We recommend that you open the roof bonnets whenever you live in the camper Unde...

Page 38: ...they will go for Thetford push both locks towards the centre Carefully lift open the ventilation grid on the left hand side Thetford lift up Then pull the right hand side out of the bra cket Thetford...

Page 39: ...oor To close Close the door Turn the key to the right until you hear the latch click into place Turn the key back to an upright position and pull it out Only drive when the entry door is shut The entr...

Page 40: ...st the outer wall of the vehicle The door catch n will snap into its counterpart o on the outer wall of the vehi cle and prevent the upper part of the door from shutting inadvertently The door frame a...

Page 41: ...t and back into an upright position to connect the upper and lower parts of the door To close the whole door use the handle to press it into the frame j Never close the upper part of the door if the i...

Page 42: ...it All of the fastenings on the service flap must lock into place when closing to ensure that the flap will always be closed tight If the flap is not closed correctly it could become perma nently defo...

Page 43: ...The maximum total load for the roof rail is 80 kg Be careful when standing on the roof There is a great danger that you will slip if the roof is wet or icy 5 6 Roof 5 7 Guide rail for outer tent and s...

Page 44: ...ensuring that bicycles are fastened securely The loading system must be folded up and secured with the available clips even when it is not loaded Ensure that existing lighting equipment is not covere...

Page 45: ...ty catches To open Pull firmly on the handle until the flap or door opens To close Press on the flap or handle until you can feel that it is held shut by the magnets 6 Interior structure 6 1 Opening a...

Page 46: ...k k until the knob jumps up Pull on the handle l until the drawer slides out To close Using the handle l push the drawer closed Press the push lock k until the knob snaps into place and the drawer is...

Page 47: ...the bar on and off is located directly beneath the media oval next to the 230 V sockets for the kitchen In most models the lighting for the bar cannot be turned on and off using the control panel The...

Page 48: ...180 press and lock the catch to secure the unit The LED lighting in the bar is switched on and off using the Ambience 3 key on the control panel The 230 V sockets and the antenna terminal l for the TV...

Page 49: ...he table tighten the knurled screw k Hanging table To lower Raise the front end of the table top by approx 30 Pull down the lower part of the table leg l fold it over by 90 and lay it alongside Fold o...

Page 50: ...ns of the attached transportation locks Swivelling table To lower Push the handle o upwards Swivel the table top downwards in an arc until the handle locks into place To turn There are rollers on the...

Page 51: ...er side against the front or standing wall In vehicles with a width of 2 5 m an additional cushion l should be placed vertically into the gap to fill the remaining space 6 5 Conversion of seats and be...

Page 52: ...rnal panel n by approx 60 and lower the additional panel for the bed o until the two parts support each other 6 6 Children s beds The permissible maximum load for the upper bunk bed is 75 kg 5 4 6 Win...

Page 53: ...he window outward until you hear a click The window automatically remains in this position To close Lift the window slightly outward so that the hinge disengages Close the window Turn the latches into...

Page 54: ...o be locked securely the crank must be folded into the crank bag Safety instructions Never open the roof bonnets in a strong wind or when it is raining hailing etc or if the outside tem perature is be...

Page 55: ...d insect screens are integrated in the window frame The black out pleating can be adjusted to any desired position To close the black out pleating Using the handle strip pull the black out pleating to...

Page 56: ...towards the inside of the roof fan while at the same time using the handle to press the roof fan upwards To close Use both handles to pull the roof fan firmly downwards until both spring locks have la...

Page 57: ...se note Do not remove safety tips and war nings on the electrical equipment The installation spaces for electrical equipment such as distribution fuse boards electric power supply etc may not be used...

Page 58: ...te on the bat tery of the base vehicle if the main switch has been activated Switching the devices and lights Lights the therme and if applicable the floor heating can be switched on and off using the...

Page 59: ...of the bed Switching and dimming the ceiling lights cen tre key Remote control washroom Left switching the recessed spotlights above the toilet Centre for models with washroom on the side and a hot wa...

Page 60: ...s the lever l in the external socket down Remove the CEE plug k Press the cover flap j down until it clicks into place The 230 V system is protected by a two pole 13 A automatic circuit breaker m whic...

Page 61: ...Use the main switch on the control panel to switch off the 12 V operation during the drive on longer stopovers and breaks to conserve power in the base vehicle s battery When running on 12 volts the...

Page 62: ...ading the auxiliary battery If the camper is not connected to the 230 V mains supply the auxiliary battery will supply the electri cal system with 12 V DC voltage Since the batte ry only has a limited...

Page 63: ...230V Always charge the auxiliary battery for at least 20 hours before each journey directly after each journey and before you take the camper temporarily out of service Use every opportunity during y...

Page 64: ...nd ambience 3 ambience 1 Electric circuit 6 7 5 A water supply Porta Potti refrigerator illumination Only replace defect fuses if you know what caused the fuse to blow and have fixed this Only replace...

Page 65: ...n u n n e k r e r e g n h n A 5 1 t t e l o i v 2 1 9 r f e s s a M 5 2 u a l b i e w 3 1 Side positioning light 5W Red clearance light 5W Front running light with reflector 5W 12 V Electrical Instal...

Page 66: ...orta Potti For WLU clothes cupb light Clothes cupb roof cable Outer tent light Washstand Ambience 2b Ambience Kitchen Ambience Ambience Ambience Ambience Ambience Ambience Shower Wall light dimmer Cei...

Page 67: ...Corner shelf Spotlight k and integrated lighting columns l can be switched separately Circumferential recessed spotlights j by the seating arrangement Indirect lighting m above the stowage cabi nets D...

Page 68: ...ling light above the middle seating ar rangement depending on the model can be switched manually directly on the lamp Oval light q and kitchen light above the kit chen worktop The clothes cupboard lig...

Page 69: ...ans of a switch underneath the children s bed light The outer tent light is switched on the control panel The outer tent light must be switched off when the camper is on the road If the camper socket...

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Page 71: ...te this we recommend that you inspect any water you have filled in very critically before using it Please note Water that is suitable for drinking should always be used with working with food This als...

Page 72: ...tank is filled with fresh water by means of the filler neck k on the side wall The fresh water filler neck is identified by a blue screw cap as well as a water faucet symbol on the lower edge of the f...

Page 73: ...ition Switch on the main switch on the control pa nel press for at least 4 sec Shut the outlet valves on the therme Shut all of the water taps Fill the water tank using the fresh water filler neck Tur...

Page 74: ...completely Check whether the tank therme faucets and pipes have emptied completely If necessary blow out any remaining water in the pipes using compressed air max 0 5 bar Re insert the overflow pipe...

Page 75: ...is connected to a central water supply or on stronger pumps The pressure in the therme may not exceed 1 2 bar In addition a safety valve or runoff valve j must be used in the cold water tap Never oper...

Page 76: ...under the handle closest to the drain nozzle 8 4 Water flushing toilet 1 2 3 4 X A M 5 3 Turn the water funnel outwards remove the cap and place the extension over the funnel Pour the required amount...

Page 77: ...pty 8 9 8 Set the faeces tank upright and turn the pou ring stanchion upward 9 Turn the lid of the pouring stanchion with the measuring cup on the inside and pour the required amount of toilet bowl cl...

Page 78: ...e if it is still closed by turning the lever counterclockwise Flush the toilet by pressing the flush knob for seve ral seconds Close the valve after use Never leave water in the bowl when the toilet i...

Page 79: ...n 17 Pull the lever up and wheel the faeces tank to a designated and approved disposal site 18 Push the lever back Turn the pouring stan chion upwards and remove the cap from the pouring stanchion Hol...

Page 80: ...n the valve by turning the lever on the to ilet counterclockwise Now continue pressing on the blue knob until no more water runs into the toilet bowl Shut the valve 21 Open the flap on the outside of...

Page 81: ...le for arran ging the inspection This also applies for ve hicles that are not licensed to drive on public roads Installations and modi cations Installations and modifications may only be conducted by...

Page 82: ...ne is familiar with the fire prevention measures on site see also 2 1 General infor mation Read the operating instructions from the manufacturer carefully Never use portable cooking or hea ting equipm...

Page 83: ...the gas bottle container Before every trip check that gas bottles are securely fastened Place them in an upright position and shut the valves Re lash all loose belts Using a leak indicator inspect the...

Page 84: ...igots The spigots are marked with stickers for the corresponding devices Place of installation of gas shutoff spigots These are located in the kitchen in the upper drawer Rules for shutoff spigots and...

Page 85: ...devices may only be repaired by specialists Only the device manufacturer s origi nal spare parts may be used for main tenance and repair work Any changes to the built in devices as well as non complia...

Page 86: ...on This also applies when the flame on an already operational heating element extingu ishes and is reignited The space behind the heating may not be used as stowage space Operation Open the bottle val...

Page 87: ...f plus and minus Close the battery compartment Use only a temperature resistant 70 C and leakproof mignon battery During initial operation of the heating system there will be a slight nui sance caused...

Page 88: ...wheel is dirty As a rule the heating elment casing and vacuum pipe should be removed from the heating element approximately every 500 hours of operation and the ventilation wheel should be gently clea...

Page 89: ...Ultraheat please ensure that the fuse protection of the electrical supply at the camp site corresponds to the power setting you have selected During operation the reflecting panel of the heater will g...

Page 90: ...or heating You will find the switch on the service panel The floor heating operates only when the caravan has been attached to a 230 V power supply Technical data Voltage 24V from its own 230V 24V tra...

Page 91: ...the heating if the device has not been filled with glycol To make the best possible use of the convec tion principle the air must not be prevented from circulating throughout the camper e g behind th...

Page 92: ...ettings are saved automa tically To start the hot water heater Press the button with the arrow until the Off sign main switch blinks on the display Press the On button The On sign main switch will bli...

Page 93: ...pera ture shown is the temperature presently set in this case 22 0 C Raise the temperature by pressing on the On button Lower the temperature by pressing on the Off button In the illustration the temp...

Page 94: ...blinks ON appears on the display next to the temperature Turn off the hot water by pressing on the Off button OFF appears on the display next to the temperature The symbol for hot water disappears wh...

Page 95: ...ng with gas blinks ON appears on the display next to the temperature Deactivate heating with gas by pressing on the Off button OFF appears on the display next to the temperature The symbol for heating...

Page 96: ...ng is shown when the control unit is back in an idle state Press the button with the arrow until the symbol for electric heating blinks Switch the electric heating off by pressing the Off button until...

Page 97: ...the boiler the boiler will also be filled with water To avoid damage due to frost empty the con tents even if the boiler has not been used Filling the boiler Shut the outlet valve on the cold water in...

Page 98: ...pprox 30 C 70 C Operating on electricity Use the control panel to switch on the boiler The control light will shine When operating on electricity it is not possible to preselect the water temperature...

Page 99: ...les from the camper 12 V operation Set the energy selection switch to the battery symbol 12 V operation will only work when the motor of the base vehicle is running The refrigerator operates without r...

Page 100: ...lways be kept shut and locked while driving Lock on the Dometic model There is an automatic lock on the refrigerator door If you close the refrigerator and press the door firmly shut it will lock auto...

Page 101: ...ick close valve in the gas line The roof ventilation or the window must be open while operating the gas cooker Operation handles which must be pressed to ignite gas devices must automatically spring b...

Page 102: ...sired setting large or small flame If the ignition is unsuccessful repeat the pro cess from the beginning Use potholders or mitts when hand ling hot pots pans and similar ob jects Danger of injury Kee...

Page 103: ...odours The Prestige and Excelsior models have been outfitted with the Dometic fume hood CK155 Please refer to the separate operating instructions 10 10 Oven The ventilation openings on the oven must...

Page 104: ...e ignited manually Press the switch for several seconds until the safety pilot valve keeps the gas flow open Let go of the switch and turn it to the desired setting oven only Close the oven door caref...

Page 105: ...00 3 4 External socket for gas 1 5 Air conditioning HobbyCool 25 Dometic 25 0 Floor heating 5 0 Air conditioning Truma Saphir Comfort 20 0 Heavy duty stanchions 1 6 Alde hot water heater Compact 3010...

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Page 107: ...the camper in accordance with the guarantee conditions The vehicle is to be presented to your HOBBY dealer once a year for inspection After 12 months the first inspection for leaks is free of charge...

Page 108: ...nd is undamaged clean and free of grease When using dacromet coated dull silver anti corrosion coating as well as lacquered cou pling balls the coating must be removed com pletely with sandpaper 200 2...

Page 109: ...ling ball on the base vehicle 2 a galvanized coupling ball on the base vehicle 3 a damaged or dirty coupling ball on the base vehicle 4 dirty friction elements on the tension ball coupler 5 the towbar...

Page 110: ...with a screwdriver Now you can remove the taillight from the frame Remove the holder by loosening the screw The bulbs are now freely accessible Put the taillight back together by repeating the proces...

Page 111: ...of sweat residue Cleaning the exterior The vehicle should not be washed more often than necessary Only wash the vehicle at specially designed wash sites Use cleaning solvents as sparingly as possible...

Page 112: ...door leaf or the window frame and window leaf electrical add ons pin and so cket connectors gaskets sealing grill for refrige rator or the roof bonnets This can damage the vehicle or allow water to s...

Page 113: ...ge of the camper has been spe cially coated If the protective coating is dama ged repair it immediately Coated areas should not be treated with spray oil Chassis Should salt adhere to the hot dip galv...

Page 114: ...If necessary treat or shampoo with carpet foam Rules for cleaning PVC surfaces Clean the surface with a special solvent for PVC surfaces Do not place carpets on wet PVC surfaces Carpets and PVC surfac...

Page 115: ...s and siphon traps Rules for cleaning the sink Only clean the sink with typical household cleaners or special stainless steel cleaners Accessories Rules for upkeep Clean synthetic parts i e bumpers pr...

Page 116: ...erial regularly Disconnect or ideally remove batteries and check the energy level at least once a month recharging if necessary Completely empty the entire water system Preparation Due to the overall...

Page 117: ...all cushions ventilate all storage compartments and dry moist spots Install a chimney extension with a minimum length of 10 cm If condensation should build up somewhere in spite of these preven tive m...

Page 118: ...ng the 12V electric supply off at the main switch and opening all of the water taps In addition we recommend that you separate the water pump from the fresh water system Ensure that water cannot run i...

Page 119: ...cities and muni cipalities please park in an area that is speci cally marked for trailer combinations Find out in advance where these areas are located Rules for waste water disposal Only collect wast...

Page 120: ...he designated areas not out in the open Rules for trash disposal Separate trash and bring recycleable mate rials to the appropriate collection sites Empty trash containers in designated areas as often...

Page 121: ...running order kg g v w r kg Add load kg 400 SF De Luxe 907 62 969 1100 131 400 KB De Luxe 918 62 980 1100 120 440 SF De Luxe 995 62 1057 1200 143 455 UF De Luxe 1050 62 1112 1300 188 460 UFe De Luxe...

Page 122: ...50 560 WLU Excellent 1339 87 1426 1600 174 455 UF La Vita 1053 62 1115 1300 185 455 UF La Vita Bionda 1053 62 1115 1300 185 460 UFe La Vita 1077 62 1139 1300 161 460 UFe La Vita Bionda 1072 62 1134 13...

Page 123: ...d fluids that are required for the safe and correct use of the vehicle This includes the weights of Type Weight empty kg Basic equipment kg Mass in running order kg g v w r kg Add load kg 610 UL Prest...

Page 124: ...1600 1600 DB 16 MV KF 20 A ZHL 15 A1 20 2425 1 540 WLU 24 J 1500 1500 DB 15 MV M KF 20 A ZHL 15 A1 20 2425 1 540 WLU 24 J 1600 1600 DB 16 MV KF 20 A ZHL 15 A1 20 2425 1 540 UFf 24 K 1500 1500 DB 15 MV...

Page 125: ...380 540 WLU 185 R 14 C 5 112 ET 30 5 J x 14 4 5 5314 2300 2050 4337 5590 6183 7380 540 WLU 185 R 14 C 5 112 ET 30 5 J x 14 4 5 5314 2300 2050 4337 5590 6183 7380 540 UFf 185 R 14 C 5 112 ET 30 5 J x 1...

Page 126: ...MV 185 R 14 C LI 102 20 2425 1 540 WLU 24 J 1500 1500 DB 15 MV M 185 R 14 C LI 102 20 2425 1 540 WLU 24 J 1600 1600 DB 16 MV 185 R 14 C LI 102 20 2425 1 540 UFf 24 K 1500 1500 DB 15 MV M 185 R 14 C LI...

Page 127: ...20 A ZHL 15 A1 1700 1700 DB 18 MV 34 1462 93 03 195 70 R 15 C LI 104 25 2025 no ZHL 15 A KF 20 A ZHL 15 A1 1600 1600 DB 16 MV no no no no no 1700 1700 DB 18 MV 34 1462 93 03 195 70 R 15 C LI 104 25 2...

Page 128: ...ht 1934 dull silver 1 x 30W Lamp hanger alder 1 x 40W Lamp hanger silver 1 x 40W 12 V Interior lighting Lamp Lighting Ceiling lamp round grey 1 x 21W Ceiling lamp round grey 1 x 21W 12 V halogen ceili...

Page 129: ...14 14 7 Moulding Lining with a pressure resistant plastic honeycomb design Moulding 30 mm wide Block 60x30 mm Block 60x30 mm Block 60x30 mm Block 60x30 mm...

Page 130: ...ng 10 5 Electric floor heating 10 6 Electrical devices redirecting 02 8 Electrical supply 07 4 Electrical supply unit 07 6 Electrical system 07 7 Elevating table 06 5 Emergency equipment 02 1 Entry do...

Page 131: ...3 7 S Safety tips 07 1 Securing the vehicle 02 8 Self sufficient package 07 6 Service flaps 05 5 Shunting 02 7 Shutoff valves Step tread 05 5 Suitability for a speed of 100 km h 03 10 Swivelling table...

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