Setting the ready position
Fig. 144 Unlock lock / pull-out and rotate handwheel
Read and observe
on page 126 first.
The tow bar must be set prior to installation to the standby position
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127, Check the standby position setting.
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Hold the tow bar below the protective cap
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Remove the cap from the lock.
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Insert the key into the lock.
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Turn the key
in direction of the arrow
A
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Pull the handwheel
in the direction of the arrow
B
tion of the arrow
to the stop. The hand wheel
3
position.
Check the standby position setting
Fig. 145 Ready position
to the stop
» fig.
144.
1
and drag in the direc-
2
remains locked in this
B
Read and observe
on page 126 first.
Correctly adjusted standby position
The locking balls
can be pushed fully into the tow bar.
A
The red marking
on the handwheel is located in the green box on the
B
tow bar.
The key
is in the unlocked position and cannot be removed.
C
There is a clear gap of approx. 5 mm
ball rod.
When in the ready position, the key cannot be removed from the lock. The ad-
justed tow bar is ready for installation.
Assemble the ball rod
Fig. 146 Removing the cap on the rear bumper/inserting the tow bar
» fig. 145
between the hand wheel and the
D
Towing device and trailer
127