Securing Loads - Mercedes-Benz Unimog Operating Instructions Manual

Before loading the tipper platform, secure ball
sockets : using designated pins =. The
handles of pins = must always point down-
wards and be secured using locking pins ;.
Each time before loading, lower the tipper
platform with the button or control lever
( Y page 277). This will help prevent damage
to the lifting cylinder and to the tipper plat-
form.
X
Place bulk goods on the tipper platform
from the lowest height possible.
X
Load the tipper platform so that the centre
of gravity is as central as possible.
X
Make sure that the platform dropside fas-
teners are folded down as far as they will go
after closing the platform dropside
( Y page 274).

Securing loads

G
WARNING
If you load the vehicle unevenly, driving char-
acteristics such as steering and braking
behaviour may be severely impaired. There is
a risk of an accident.
Load the vehicle evenly. Secure the load so
that it cannot slip.
! Observe the information on the maximum
loading capacity of the lashing points.
When you brake hard, for example, forces
apply that can be far higher than the weight
force of the transported load. Always use
multiple lashing points to distribute these
forces, and distribute the load equally
among them.
The vehicle's driving, braking and steering
characteristics vary with the type, weight and
centre of gravity of the load.
As the vehicle driver, you are responsible for
the load being properly secured to prevent it
from slipping, tipping, rolling or falling down.
Correct securing of loads must also be
observed in normal driving situations, when
swerving to avoid an obstacle, during full
brake application and on poor road surfaces.
If the securing of the load does not fulfil appli-
cable technical requirements and regula-
tions, this may be punishable by law. This
depends on the national laws and the result-
ing consequences.
Therefore, observe the respective country-
specific laws.
Check that the load is secure before every
journey, and at regular intervals during a long
journey. If necessary, adjust an incorrectly or
inadequately secured load.
Information on lashing material conform-
i
ing to current standards (e.g. DIN EN) can
be obtained from a qualified workshop or
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Information on the correct securing of
loads can be obtained from the manufac-
turers of load-securing equipment or lash-
ing material for securing loads.
Primarily use the lashing eyes in the platform
floor to secure the load, especially when
securing heavy loads.
Load the lashing eyes evenly.
Loose loads, especially on the load surface of
a tipper platform, should be secured using an
approved cargo net or tarpaulin.
Tipper platform
Z
273