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Original Operating Instruction Manual
6.5 Wheel chocks
Removing the wheel chocks
Wheel chock secured (driving position)
1. Lever
2. Wheel chock
3. Holder
Functional explanation
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Wheel chocks prevent the trailer from rolling away.
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The wheel chocks can be stowed at the front right / left or
on the drop side.
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Wheel chocks are only standard on braked trailers.
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Press in the lever (1) on the holder (3).
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Slide out the wheel chock (2) at the same time.
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Remove the wheel chock from the holder.
WARNING
Unsecured trailer at risk of rolling!
An uncoupled parked trailer could start moving spon-
taneously - risk of accident!
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Place the wheel chocks (right+left) under the wheels
before uncoupling your trailer.
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Make sure that the wheel chocks are positioned correctly
when the trailer is parked on a slope.
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Placing the wheel chocks
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Wheel chock (parking position)
1. Wheel chock, positioned
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Check the ground conditions.
Make sure that the ground is sufficiently stable.
If the ground is soft (e.g. sandy, loose chippings), place a
solid base underneath.
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Place the complete surface of the wheel chocks under the
wheels.
Consider the direction of inclination of the trailer.
The trailer has been secured to prevent it from rolling away.
Securing wheel chocks
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Slide the wheel chock into the holder until it engages - a
clicking noise can be heard.
The lever prevents the wheel chock from falling out.
WARNING
Unsecured wheel chocks!
The wheel chocks could fall out while driving - risk of accidents!
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Make sure that the wheel chocks are secured in the
holders before driving off.
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Check the holders for damage at regular intervals.
6.6 Support devices
6.6.1 Drawbar support
Support
unbraked
braked
1. Drawbar support (unbraked trailer)
2. Ring (for guiding the safety cable)
3. Drawbar support (braked trailer)
Functional explanation
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The drawbar support is used to support the drawbar
when parking your trailer.
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The drawbar support protects the overrun device and the
coupling from damage if it were to fall down.
CAUTION
Parking trailer on drawbar!
You could crush your feet / hands under the drawbar
support.
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Carefully support your trailer on the drawbar support.
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Use
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Keep your feet away from the danger zone when
lowering the drawbar.
The safety cable must be fed through a guide
e.g. a ring (2).
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