OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Giga-Trailer
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3.2 Linkage and Traction Mode
Vehicle brake system:
The trailer can be equipped with various types of brake system (acc. to the relevant
national regulations).
a) Compressed air brake (two-line air brake system)
b)
Hydraulically operated brake system
The tractor brake system must match the relevant trailer brake system.
Before starting up, make sure that all road safety and operating safety regulations
have been complied with and that the brake system and lighting function correctly.
Where compressed air brake systems are used, check that the brake power control is
correctly positioned. (see note 19.2)
Hitch the vehicle to the tractor in the prescribed manner. Be particularly careful during
hitching and unhitching!
Ensure that the tractor hitch has been approved to take the hitch eye fitted to the trailer.
If a ball hitch 80 is being used take particular care that the crop guard to ball clearan-
ce is adequate when driving on stacks.
To attain greater freedom of movement on the tractor-side “Scharmüller ball head
hitch”, use the shorter crop guard 1 (Scharmüller order no. 02481316).
Damaged or bent hitching equipment is a threat to safety and should not be used
again.
Before every start-up or drive make sure that there is no-one in the danger zone. Watch
out in particular for children.
When reversing make sure you have a good all-round view. You may need an additio-
nal person to guide you.
After hitching or unhitching is completed, adjust the support stand as required and
secure.
Before loading check that the back panel and/or inspection door is/are closed. Fold
up the inspection ladder.
Do not put down loaded vehicles onto supports.
Before unhitching make sure the support stand is in a stable position. Secure vehicle
against rolling (parking brake, chocks).
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