Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 20 Manual page 22

Snow-clearing operation
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Snow-clearing operation
Fine particle filter
When using the vehicle for snow-clearing, the
fine particle filter may become clogged with
fine snow crystals. For this reason, remove
the fine particle filter before commencing
snow-clearing, and do not replace it until after
the snow-clearing period is over.
X
Remove the fine particle filter; see the vehi-
cle's Operating Instructions.
X
U 300/400/500: reactivate the fine par-
ticle filter; see the vehicle's Operating
Instructions.
Rear apron
X
Fit suitable chassis protection such as rear
apron :.
Spray guard
U 300/400/500 only.
X
Attach spray guard : to the right-hand
radiator.
Spray guard : ensures that most of the
snow, dust and salt mixture is kept away
from the radiator on the co-driver's side.
The spray guard is available as a Unimog
accessory.
Mud flaps
U 300/400/500 only.
X
Attach the mud flaps to the front mud-
guard.
This reduces the dirt on the radiators
caused by the tyres to a minimum.
The mud flaps are available as Unimog acces-
sories.
Loading snow-clearing machines
Grit:
X
Do not spill any grit when loading gritters.
Liquid road salt:
X
Avoid liquid road salt leakage through the
ventilation of the spreading tank.