RUNNING GEAR OPERATION
Operating instructions • Load Carrier • 505410638-02 • 07/2019
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► Set to high speed by pulling out the
and rapid speed of the landing leg winch",
pg. 24)
.
► Crank up the landing leg winch to the
stop.
► Secure the hand crank in the bracket.
ü
The landing leg winch is retracted and
is in the driving position.
5.3
Rear braces
!
WARNING
Risk of accident when driving with rear
brace folded down!
Partially folded up and/or unlocked rear
braces can touch the ground while driving
and cause accidents.
► Before departure, ensure that the rear
braces are in the driving position and
secured.
Central axle trailers are equipped with rear
braces.
The rear braces prevent the trailer from
overturning when loading and unloading
and provide an optimal adjustment to the
ramp. Depending on the version, KRONE
trailers are equipped with the following rear
braces:
○
Rear braces with crank mechanism
○
Rear braces without crank mechanism
Also observe the enclosed supplier
documentation.
5.3.1
Rear braces with crank mech-
anism (rigid)
!
WARNING
Risk of injury due to a swivelled-out
hand crank!
An unsecured crank can swing out while
driving and injure other persons.
► Before departure, ensure that the
hand crank is in the driving position
and secured.
CAUTION
Risk of injury due to crank recoil!
A hand crank recoil can cause injuries
when releasing the hand crank.
► Slowly ease the load off the hand
crank at the end of the rotation.
The rear braces prevent the trailer from
overturning when loading and unloading
and provide an optimal adjustment to the
ramp.
The crank drive for the rear braces has two
speeds:
○
High speed (extend/retract the rear
brace)
○
Load speed (raise or lower the vehicle)
B
A
1
Fig. 5-3:
Load speed and high speed of the
rear brace
1
Hand crank
A
Load speed
B
High speed
INFO
Cranking clockwise moves the landing leg
downwards. Cranking counter-clockwise
moves the landing leg upwards.
Also observe the enclosed supplier
documentation.
Putting the rear braces in the support
position
► Apply the parking brake