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2 Safety
2.6 Trailer operation
Trailer operation
• The vehicle must be certified for trailer operation.
• Observe the national regulations for trailer operation.
• The specific national driving license is required.
• Carrying passengers on/in trailers is PROHIBITED.
• Observe the maximum permissible vertical and trailer
load.
• Do not exceed the permissible trailer speed.
• Trailer operation with the towing gear of the machine is
prohibited.
• Trailer operation changes the machine’s operating
behavior, the operator must be familiar with this and
act accordingly.
• Bear in mind the machine’s steering mode and the
trailer’s turning circle.
• Before hitching/unhitching the trailer, secure it to
prevent it from rolling away (for example, with the
parking brake, suitable wheel chocks).
• There must be nobody between the vehicle and the
trailer when hitching a trailer.
• Hitch the trailer onto the vehicle correctly.
• Ensure that all equipment works correctly (for
example, the brakes, lights).
• Before starting vehicle travel, ensure that nobody is
between the vehicle and the trailer.