RUNNING GEAR OPERATION
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Operating instructions • Load Carrier • 505410638-02 • 07/2019
5 Running gear operation
5.1 Using wheel chocks
WARNING
Risk of accident due to improperly
used wheel chocks!
Unintentional trailer movements and im-
proper use of wheel chocks can result in
serious injury and property damage.
► Secure the tractor unit additionally
with wheel chocks when unhitching.
► Secure the unhitched trailer with
wheel chocks.
► Place wheel chocks only on wheels
mounted on rigid axles, never on
wheels mounted on lift axles or steer-
ing axles.
► Always secure wheel chocks on the
trailer with the appropriate securing
devices before travel.
5.1.1 Wheel chocks without anti-theft
device
Removing the wheel chocks
► Remove safety split pin.
► Pull the wheel chocks off the retaining
rod.
ü The wheel chocks have been re-
moved.
Stowing the wheel chocks
► Slide the wheel chocks onto the retain-
ing bar.
► Secure the wheel chocks with the
safety split pins.
ü The wheel chocks are stowed and se-
cured.
5.1.2 Wheel chocks with anti-theft
device
Removing the wheel chocks
► Remove safety split pin.
► Pull out the wheel chocks with the theft
protection chains.
ü The wheel chocks have been re-
moved.
Stowing the wheel chocks
► Insert the wheel chocks into the
bracket.
► Secure the wheel chocks with the
safety split pins.
► Thread the theft protection chain in the
bracket.
ü The wheel chocks are stowed and se-
cured.
5.1.3 Wheel chocks with spring-clip
mount
Removing the wheel chocks
► Depending on the design, push down
or pull up the spring clip.
► Remove the wheel chock.
ü The wheel chocks have been re-
moved.
Stowing the wheel chocks
► Depending on the design, push down
or pull up the spring clip.
► Insert the wheel chock in the bracket.
► Secure the wheel chock with the
spring clip.
ü The wheel chocks are stowed and se-
cured.
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