Still R 07-25, Original Instructions Manual

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Operation
5
Trailer and load
– Push the coupling pin (2) down, turn the pin
by 90° and pull the pin out.
– Using reverse inching (at the rear of the
truck), drive the truck towards the drawbar
until the drawbar is in the coupling jaw of the
tow coupling; see the chapter "Actuating
reverse inching".
– Insert the towing pin (2) into the coupling
jaw, push down against the pressure of the
safety spring, rotate by 90° and lock into
place.
– Connect the trailer lighting (variant) to the
truck via the trailer socket.
– Check that the trailer lights are operating
correctly.
– Remove any securing devices used to
prevent the trailer from rolling away.
Uncoupling the trailer
WARNING
Risk of injury due to components moving suddenly!
– Do not reach into the open coupling.
– Take measures to prevent the trailer from
rolling away, e.g. use wheel chocks.
– Apply the truck parking brake.
– Disconnect trailer lighting (if available) from
the trailer socket.
– Push the coupling pin (2) down, turn the pin
by 90° and pull the pin out.
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