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5 Operation
Ball hitch (option)
Important notes about the ball hitch
The ball hitch
H
allows you to hitch a trailer equipped with a hitch lug onto
the vehicle while remaining seated.
The operation of "open and lower" of the ball hitch can only be done with
two hands
– see "Unlocking and lowering the ball hitch" on page 5-131
!
Information
Ball hitches with EC acceptance or EC certification logo 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!
No goods may be transported
with the machine and a trailer on public
roads. Only the transport of machine attachments is allowed!
Get informed on and follow the legal regulations of your country!
The 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
• Have a damaged or malfunctioning trailer coupling immediately
repaired or replaced by an authorized service center.
• Do not hitch trailers with positive steering.
• Adjust the line-of-sight to the ball hitch with the rear-view mirror
– see "Adjusting the rear mirrors (option)" on page 4-12
• Operation of the ball hitch
– see "Unlocking and lowering the ball hitch"
on page 5-131
.
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. 322
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Fig. 323
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 ...
Page 67: ...BA 418 12 1 0 418_12_3_Einleitung fm 3 35 Introduction 3 Outside rear of the vehicle Fig 12 ...
Page 326: ...5 170 BA 418 12 1 0 418_12_5_Bedienung fm 5 Operation ...
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 ...
Page 499: ...BA 418 12 1 0 BA_418_12_V1_usSIX fm S 7 Index ...
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