Humbaur 10000 Series, Operating Instructions Manual

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Check, adjust and secure before each journey
18 Safety
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In the chassis area
Note the following in general:
– Connect the supply lines
– Establish the electrical connections
– Retract the support devices and lock
them
– Check the tyres and rims for damage
– Check the tyre pressure, including
the spare wheel
– Check the tightening torque of the
wheel nuts
– In the case of a new trailer, retighten
the wheel nuts after 50 km and after
the first journey with a load
– Secure the:
spare wheel / spare wheel holder,
wheel chock
– Check the trailer lights, repair
defective lights
– Adhere to the permissible gross
weight
– Release the brakes and only start
driving when the brake operating
pressure has been reached
– Drain the compressed air tank
– Check the number plate and signs
– Check the attachment of the tubular
drawbar
– Check that the coupling (eyelet) is in
perfect condition
– Appropriately lock the trailer coupling
– Ensure that the loading bridge is
secured in the tilting bearings
– Check the number plate and signs
– Ensure that the telescopic cylinder
has been appropriately retracted
In the body area
Close and secure all body components,
such as:
– Tailgate
– Drop sides, side
– Toolbox
– Climbing aids
– Ensure that the load distribution is
balanced
– Use roll-up tarpaulin as required