SDMO R33C3, User And Maintenance Manual

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3.3.2.2.
Check before towing
Before first use, it is essential to check the tightness of the wheel bolts.
IMPORTANT
Before towing, check the following:
- Wheel tightness.
- Hitching hook locked.
- Tyre pressure.
- Signalling lights working.
- Enclosure doors closed.
- Parking brake released.
- Guide wheels (jockey wheels) and stands lifted and locked.
- Safety cable fitted.
INFLATION PRESSURE (BAR)
145R13 2.2 185R14C 4.5
155 / 70R13 2.5 195R14C 4.5
185 / 70R13 2.5 215R14C 4.5
175R14C 4.5 215 / 75R14C 4.5
TIGHTENING TORQUE WHEELS
Axis of 10 60 Nm
Axis of 14 and 16 120 Nm
3.3.2.3.
Operation
The driving speed must be suited to the condition of the road and the handling of the trailer.
Maximal speed on road: 140km/h.
Driving at high speed causes the tyres to heat; it is therefore important to stop from time to time and check them. Excessive heating
may cause a puncture, and therefore a serious accident. For reversing manoeuvres, remember to lock the inertia brake.
Particular attention must be paid to the tightness of the wheels on new vehicles.
In the first few miles' driving, heating of the brake hubs and drums will actually reduce the wheel tightness. It
is therefore essential to check the tightness every 6 miles (10 kilometres) until no further loosening is noted.
The tightness check must nonetheless be carried out whenever you have towed the trailer.
IMPORTANT
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