Humbaur 7000 Series, Operating Instruction

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Safety first!
24 Operation
MACHT’S MÖGLICH
General safety information
Before setting off, make sure that the maximum
permissible loads (load capacity and drawbar load)
are not exceeded.
Take note of the safety information and instructions
for load distribution in the operating instruction
manual, “Trailers up to 3.5 to” General Points – Part
1".
Observe the maximum permissible towing load and
drawbar load of your towing vehicle and the trailer
coupling.
– Check the weight of the goods to be loaded where
required.
– Carry out a departure check (see operating instruction
manual, "Trailers up to 3.5 to" General Points - Part 1).
A warning sticker should be attached to the rear of
the trailer for safety reasons.
– Always remember:
You are transporting "LIVE ANIMALS"
- which could panic!
Prerequisites for safe driving with a trailer:
–The body must be fully closed while driving.
– The horse / horses must be secured with breast and
breech bars and tied up.
– Any other goods must be properly tied down/secured.
– The permissible gross weight and the axle loads must
be complied with.
– Comply with the load securing guidelines pursuant to
VDI 2700.
DANGER
Driving with unsecured tailgate / front exit
An unlocked tailgate / front exit may unintentionally fold
open while driving - accident risk!
The goods could fall out / the horse could panic - accident
risk!

Ensure that the tailgate / front flap is locked with the
angle lever locks before driving off. (The locking springs
on the angle lever locks must have latched).

Immediately replace missing / defective locking springs.
WARNING
Climbing on the body
The body does not provide sufficient stability for
people.
The components of the body could give way or
break - Falling hazard!
 Do not use the components of the body as a ladder.
 Use a stable ladder for carrying out work on the body.
WARNING
Objects on the trailer!
Ice, snow, branches and other objects could fall
from the body / cargo bed while driving - risk of
accidents!

Before setting off, make sure that there are no pools of
water, Ice, snow, branches or other objects on the body
/ cargo bed.
Remove these if required.

Use a stable ladder where required.
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