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BA 418-12 * 1.0 * 418_12_5_Bedienung.fm
5 Operation
Automatic trailer coupling (option)
Description and application
The automatic ball hitch is used for tractor vehicles according to § 43
clause 4 of the StVZO (German road traffic regulations) in the Federal
Republic of Germany.
• Follow the regulations of the employer’s liability insurance associations
of your country when coupling or uncoupling a trailer.
• The attachments (trailer) and the ball hitch use are listed in the General
Certification for Vehicle (Germany) or the Data Confirmation
(Germany).
• Observe the trailer and drawbar loads
• Adjust the line-of-sight to the ball hitch with the rear-view mirror
– see "Adjusting the rear mirrors (option)" on page 4-12
• Have a damaged or malfunctioning trailer coupling immediately
repaired or replaced by an authorized service center.
In order to ensure the required swivel angle when coupled, use the trailer
coupling only in connection with lugs in compliance with DIN 11026,
DIN 74053 (ISO 1102) or DIN 74054 (ISO 8755).
➥
See the nameplate
B
on the ball hitch and trailer drawbar.
If the ball hitch is equipped with a stabilizing feature
A
(hold-down device),
only lugs in compliance with DIN 74054 (ISO 8755) are allowed:
➥
See nameplate
B
on the ball hitch.
Information
Only trailer couplings with EC acceptance or EC control marks are
certified for use on public roads in Germany (StVZO German road traffic
regulations).
Refer to and follow the General Certification for Vehicles (Germany)
or the Data Confirmation (Germany) for information on other
requirements!
Get informed on and follow the legal regulations of your country!
Information
The rear-view mirror in the rear is mandatory in connection with a ball
hitch and must be used when hitching and unhitching a trailer.
Fig. 313
A
E
1
e 1
B
Fig. 314
Summary of Contents for 418-12
Page 59: ...BA 418 12 1 0 418_12_3_Einleitung fm 3 27 Introduction 3 Right side of machine Fig 4 30 20 ...
Page 60: ...3 28 BA 418 12 1 0 418_12_3_Einleitung fm 3 Introduction Front of machine Fig 5 ...
Page 61: ...BA 418 12 1 0 418_12_3_Einleitung fm 3 29 Introduction 3 Rear of machine Fig 6 30 20 ...
Page 63: ...BA 418 12 1 0 418_12_3_Einleitung fm 3 31 Introduction 3 Outside right of the vehicle Fig 8 ...
Page 64: ...3 32 BA 418 12 1 0 418_12_3_Einleitung fm 3 Introduction Inside the cabin Fig 9 ...
Page 65: ...BA 418 12 1 0 418_12_3_Einleitung fm 3 33 Introduction 3 Engine compartment interior Fig 10 ...
Page 66: ...3 34 BA 418 12 1 0 418_12_3_Einleitung fm 3 Introduction Outside front of the vehicle Fig 11 ...
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Page 338: ...6 12 BA 418 12 1 0 418_12_6_Transport fm 6 Transport ...
Page 426: ...7 88 BA 418 12 1 0 418_12_7_Wartung fm 7 Maintenance ...
Page 462: ...8 36 BA 418 12 1 0 418_12_8_Betriebsstoerung fm 8 Malfunctions Notes ...
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