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Fold the bars
1
into the step's housing.
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Slide the step into its housing.
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When securing the step for the first time, you
must puncture a foil with the spring cotters.
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On both sides, insert the spring cotters
1
through the housing's holes and into the step
as far as they will go.
The step has been secured in its housing.
Platform dropsides
Opening and closing platform dropsides
&
WARNING Risk of injury when opening a
loaded dropside!
When opening the dropside locking mecha‐
nisms, the dropside may drop down. This is
particularly the case if it is loaded, i.e. carry‐
ing a load.
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Before opening, ensure that there are
no people in the dropside's swivel
range.
#
Always open the dropside locking mech‐
anisms at the side of the dropside to be
opened.
#
Be particularly careful if the dropside
locking mechanisms cannot be opened
using the usual level of force.
&
WARNING Risk of accident if the exterior
lighting is covered by the dropside.
The exterior lighting at the rear is concealed
when you open the rear dropside.
As a result, other road users cannot detect
the vehicle as an obstacle until late.
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Protect the vehicle at the rear in accord‐
ance with national regulations, e.g. with
a warning triangle.
#
To open: hold the platform dropside firmly.
#
Fold lever
1
up as far as it will go.
#
Repeat the procedure on the other side of the
platform dropside.
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Fold the platform dropside up to the 90° posi‐
tion.
#
Raise the platform dropside and unhook hold‐
ing rope snap hook
2
from eyelet
3
.
#
Repeat the procedure on the other side of the
platform dropside.
Opening and closing
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