Before tilting the cab
Before tilting the cab, perform the following operations:
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Keep the area in front of the cab clear for safety
reasons.
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Apply parking brake.
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Shift transmission to neutral.
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Vehicles with air-sprung cab: Let engine run until
the compressed-air system is filled and the
compressor shuts off.
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Switch off engine.
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If the engine is to be started after tilting the cab,
switch the electronic ignition lock to the drive position.
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Switch off auxiliary heater.
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Switch off stationary air conditioning.
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Switch off refrigerator box.
Refer to the separate operator's manual for the
refrigerator box. Wait 10 minutes after tilting back the
cab before switching the refrigerator box on again.
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Remove loose objects from the cab or stow them
securely, e.g.
Container
Bottles
Tools
Bags
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Close interior and exterior stowage compartments.
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Close doors.
If you need to open a door while the cab is tilted,
guide it slowly and carefully all the way to the end
position.
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Make sure that the coupling pin of the front coupling
jaw is secured and that the coupling jaw is covered.
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Open maintenance flap, see Chapter "Maintenance
Flap."
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Secure vehicle with chocks to prevent it from rolling.
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