Front Mounting Plate - Mercedes-Benz Unimog Operating Instructions Manual

Equipment operation
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Front PTO shaft cover
X
Before fitting equipment: remove the
cover from front PTO shaft :.
X
After fitting equipment: slide the cover
onto front PTO shaft :.
X
Check that it is positioned correctly. Twist
the cover in place.
Engaging/disengaging the front PTO
shaft
X
To engage: make sure that the engine is
running.
X
Swing cover : upwards.
X
Pull out switch pin ;.
In the on-board computer display, both a
symbol and a rotational speed appear for
the front PTO shaft.
The W indicator lamp in the status area
of the on-board computer lights up.
X
Observe the general notes on engine speed
mode ( Y page 262).
X
Activate constant working speed
( Y page 263).
The maximum permissible working speed
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at the front PTO shaft is approximately
1,000 rpm.
X
If necessary, limit the working speed at the
front of the PTO shaft to 620 rpm
( Y page 268).
X
To disengage: press cover : downwards
until it engages audibly.
Switch pin ; is pushed downwards.
In the on-board computer display, the sym-
bol and rotational speed for the front PTO
shaft disappear.
The W indicator lamp in the status area
of the on-board computer goes out.
Limiting the working speed of the front
PTO shaft
The engine speed can be limited to a maxi-
mum of 1,328 rpm. This corresponds to a
maximum front PTO shaft working speed of
620 rpm.
X
To engage: switch on the front PTO shaft
( Y page 268).
X
Press switch :.
X
Observe the general notes on engine speed
mode ( Y page 262).
X
Activate constant working speed
( Y page 263).
X
To disengage: press switch ;.

Front mounting plate

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WARNING
While the vehicle is moving, if neither the front
mounting plate nor the tubular cross member
is fitted, the vehicle frame will become unsta-
ble. The vehicle could then start to skid when
you steer or apply the brakes. There is a risk of
an accident.
Before driving off, always make sure that
either the front mounting plate or the tubular
cross member is fitted.