Removing - Mercedes-Benz Unimog Operating Instructions Manual

Tipper platform
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Installing the tipper platform
When fitting the tipper platform, you must get
the assistance of a second person.
X
Remove both M12 x 50 mm screws on the
underside of the platform floor.
X
Remove magnet I on switch J.
X
Screw magnet I onto the tipper platform.
X
Attach lifting gear ; to front lashing
points : on the platform floor.
X
Attach the D lifting gear to rear lashing
points E on the platform floor.
X
Carefully position the tipper platform hori-
zontally using the crane.
All 4 ball sockets G of the tipper platform
must rest completely on the balls.
X
Insert pins F into the left and right sides of
the rear ball sockets G and turn the handle
downwards.
X
Place locking pins H onto pins F.
X
Open the rear platform dropside
( Y page 274).
X
Detach the D lifting gear from both rear
lashing points E on the platform floor.
X
Close the rear platform dropside
( Y page 274).
X
Raise the tipper platform using the crane at
front lashing points : and secure it with
safety props C (
X
Start the engine.
X
Carefully extend lifting cylinder B of the
tipper platform with the control lever/
switch until it reaches the platform floor
( Y page 277).
X
Attach lifting cylinder B using 4
screws ?, A to the platform floor.
X
Lower the tipper platform and remove the
lifting gear.
X
Check that the tipper platform and the
Y indicator lamp in the status area of
the on-board computer are operating cor-
rectly.
Y page 274).
Quick-change system for the tipper
platform
Important safety notes
G
DANGER
If unsuitable lifting gear is used to fit/remove
the tipper platform, it can come loose. The
tipper platform could drop and you or others
that are in the area of danger of the tipper
platform could be seriously or even fatally
injured. There is a risk of fatal injury.
Always use lifting gear that is suitable for the
load.
G
WARNING
When raising or lowering a tipper platform
with a crane, it could swing uncontrollably, for
example, due to the changed centre of grav-
ity. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that when raising and lowering
with a crane that nobody is in the area of dan-
ger.
G
WARNING
If you drive with the quick-change platform
uncoupled, it may fall off if you brake suddenly
or change direction. There is a risk of an acci-
dent and injury.
Always make sure the quick-change platform
is locked and secured before driving.
X
Make sure that the tipper platform is unloa-
ded.
Do not shift the catch lever on the quick-
change platform when the quick-change plat-
form is raised.
Removing the quick-change platform
A second person is required to remove the
quick-change platform.
X
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
X
Apply the parking brake.