Still RX70-40, Original Instructions Manual

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4
Operation
Trailer operation
DANGER
If the coupling pin drops out during towing, the trailer
will work loose and can no longer be controlled.
There is a risk of accident!
The control pin (3) must not protrude out of its guide.
– Ensure that the coupling pin is engaged cor-
rectly.
If the coupling pin is not correctly engaged:
– Remove any items used to prevent the trailer
from rolling away.
– Move the truck with the trailer forwards approx.
1 m and then move it back slightly.
– On the coupling pin, check again that the control
pin does not protrude out of its guide.
– Remove any items used to prevent the
trailer from rolling away.
– Tow the trailer.
Closing model RO*244 A by hand
DANGER
Risk of injury from hand becoming trapped!
Do not reach into the coupling pin area. If, for
example, a tow rope is to be secured in the tow
coupling, only actuate the tow coupling via the
closing lever (1).
– Press the closing lever (1) downwards as
far as it will go.
The tow coupling is closed.
Uncoupling model RO*244 A
– Take measures to prevent the trailer from
rolling away, e.g. use wheel chocks.
– Push the hand lever (2) upwards until it
snaps into place.
The tow coupling is opened.
– Slowly drive the truck forwards until the tow-
bar eye and towing jaws are disconnected.
– Close the tow coupling by actuating the
closing lever (1).
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