C 4.74

Operating instructions

Trailers, towing

Operating the trailer hitch automatically, attaching trailers

-Put the trailer hitch (6) in the two lower holes provided on the adjusting rail (3) with the fastening pin (4) and secure the pins with the retaining clips.

Bearing load

ATTENTION:The bearing load must be at least 25 kg (4 % of the trailer load), while the maxi- mum bearing load must not exceed 600 kg. If the bearing load is underrun or exceeded when unloading the trailer, the load must be shifted so that the bearing load returns to the permis- sible range.

-Drive the vehicle in front of the trailer to be attached.

DANGER:The trailer must be secured against unintentional movement (rolling).

-Pull the release lever (2) up until the tow pin (7) opens the coupler head.

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DANGER

Make sure no-one is standing between the vehicle and trailer.

-Drive the vehicle with the coupler head into the trailer tongue. The hitch will close on contact, the tow pin (7) goes through the eye of the tongue. The hitch can also be closed by pressing the lever (1).

DANGER

The trailer hitch must be completely closed.

-Connect the trailer lighting to the connector socket (5).

-Remove the wheel chocks from the trailers.

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Holder 4.74 manual Trailer hitch must be completely closed