Driver's area controls
Important information on the steering system
Important information on the
steering system
The dimensions of the steering system
and the mechanical steering transmis-
sion ratio were designed such that,
in the event of a malfunction in the
hydraulic power steering system, the
effort required to turn the steering
wheel would not exceed a specific
value deemed by legislators to be the
maximum reasonable force.
For vehicles weighing over 12 t, this
maximum operating force is 450 N (400
N for vehicles between 3.5 t and 12 t)
applied to the steering wheel rim in the
straight-ahead position. This force must
be sufficient to achieve a turning circle
with a radius of 20 m at a road speed of
approximately 10 km/h.
The driver must be aware that, in the
event of a sudden failure in the power
steering (e.g. due to a pump drive mal-
function), the bus will remain steerable
but considerably more effort will be re-
quired.
Since there is an extremely low probab-
ility of this situation occurring - but if it
does occur, it often does so completely
unexpectedly - the driver could wrongly
assume that the steering system has
been blocked. However, the bus does
remain steerable provided the driver ap-
plies the necessary force.
This important information is intended to
clarify the scenario described and pre-
vent the driver from possibly misjudging
the situation.
Danger.
In the event of a power steering failure,
the bus becomes very difficult to steer.
Have the malfunction rectified immedi-
ately by an OMNIplus Service Partner.
Turning the steering wheel when
the bus is stationary
Adhere to the instructions.
Note:
To prevent damage to the steering
column, the following points must be
observed when turning the steering wheel
with the bus stationary, without hydraulic
support (engine switched off) and without
a turntable under the front wheels (tyres
in direct contact with the ground):
Release the steering wheel adjuster
and push the steering wheel fully
down. Lock the steering wheel ad-
juster in place. Turn the steering
wheel using both hands at an angle
of 90° to 180° to one another.
Caution:
Never have more than one person turn
the steering wheel. Do not pull the steer-
ing wheel on one side only.
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