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HYDRAULIC TOW HITCH (AUTO-HITCH)
Machines can be supplied with a hydraulic hitch for the connection of trailers. The
maximum draw eye pressure is 2,000 kg. Maximum total weight of trailer being
towed: 15,000 kg.
Fig. 6-12 The hydraulic hitch B has been fitted with a tow hitch A, that can be hydraulically
raised and lowered by the double acting cylinder C. The hoses from the cylinder C
must be connected to a vacant valve on the valve block. The hydraulic hitch B is then
operated using one of three toggle switches located at the front of the control box.
Fig. 6-12 The machine must be reversed up to the drawbar of the trailer in cases where a
trailer is being connected. The tow hitch A must be lowered to pick up the hitch eye
of the trailer. The trailer is raised using the hydraulic cylinder C until it reaches its
block position. A hydraulic lock valve E fitted to the cylinder C ensures that the hitch
eye A remains in its raised position. If the trailer has been fitted with a connector for
lighting and hoses for tipping and braking, these must be fitted subsequently.
IMPORTANT: When driving on public roads with a trailer connected to the
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6. OPERATION IN THE FIELD
D
Fig. 6-12
hydraulic hitch B, the locking pin D MUST be removed from its
holder and be placed through the frame on the hydraulic hitch
B, so that hitch eye A is mechanically locked; see fig. 6-12. This
must be done in order to comply with the applicable road traffic
legislation
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