RUNNING GEAR OPERATION
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Operating instructions • Semitrailer • 505369471-04 • 02/2019
► Turn the control switch to the left.
ü
The self-steering axle is locked.
Unlocking the self-steering axle
► Turn the control switch to the right.
ü
The self-steering axle is unlocked.
5.13
Step-on devices
CAUTION
Risk of injury from falls!
Using unsuitable items to climb onto or off
the vehicle or jumping from the load com-
partment can result in falls with injuries.
► Only use the built-in step-on devices.
► Do not jump down from the load com-
partment.
KRONE trailers can be equipped with the
following climbing aids:
○
○
Aluminium ladder
○
Folding telescoping ladder
Folding telescopic ladder", pg. 49)
○
Fold-down steps (at rear wall, folding)
(see "5.13.4 Fold-down steps", pg. 50)
5.13.1
Hand strap
For safe mounting and dismounting, a
hand strap is installed on the inside of the
corner post.
► Use hand straps for safe mounting and
dismounting.
► For mounting and dismounting, always
face the ladder so that the hand straps
can be used without problems.
5.13.2
Aluminium ladder
!
WARNING
Risk of accident caused by an unse-
cured ladder!
An unsecured ladder can drop onto the
road while driving and cause an accident.
► Prior to departure, check that the lad-
der is properly secured.
To facilitate climbing into the trailer, an alu-
minium ladder is located under the chassis.
1
3
2
Fig. 5-30:
Aluminium ladder
1
Aluminium ladder
2
Bracket
3
Lynch pin
Using the aluminium ladder
► Remove the lynch pin.
► Pull out the ladder.
► Position the ladder.
ü
The ladder can be used to climb onto
or off the vehicle.
Slide in and secure the aluminium lad-
der
► Slide in the ladder over the brackets.
► Secure the ladder with the lynch pins.
ü
The ladder is inserted and secured.