Working On Equipment - Mercedes-Benz Unimog Operating Instructions Manual

Tipper platform
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If you park the vehicle, you must lower the
front loader to the ground before you leave
the vehicle. This prevents the front loader
from being inadvertently lowered.
Transporting goods in the front loader is not
permitted on public roads.

Working on equipment

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WARNING
After disengaging the PTO shaft, there is a risk
of injury due to attachments/mounted imple-
ments running on.
After disengaging the PTO shaft, make sure
that there are no persons in the area of dan-
ger.
! Work on attached equipment must only
be carried out by specialist staff. Attend
training sessions by the equipment manu-
facturer and observe the equipment man-
ufacturer's operating and maintenance
instructions.
Do not carry out any work on attached equip-
ment:
if the engine is running
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if the parking brake is not applied
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if the vehicle is on an uneven surface
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if the hydraulics are under pressure, the
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float setting can be activated for the pur-
poses of pressure reduction, if necessary
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if there are other people in the cab
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Do not deactivate safety devices. Do not wear
loose clothing.
Tipper platform
General notes
Correct use
Tipper platform : is designed to transport
bulk goods and general cargo and should only
be used for this purpose.
Method of operation
The tipper platform is a loading area which is
surrounded on all sides by platform dropsi-
des. The tipper platform can be tilted on 3
sides or secured using socket pins.
The platform dropsides at the rear and sides
can be opened using a catch lever. The posts
can be removed.
Bulk goods and general cargo are secured on
the loading area using either the lashing eye-
lets or the Mercedes-Benz fastening compo-
nents.
Loading the tipper platform
! Body mounting (e.g. of gritters) using the
lashing eyes is not permissible. To mount a
gritter, use the fastening components on
the platform. The lashing eyes are only to
be used for securing a load.