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Body and Implement Mounting Guidelines U500 North America
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Additional shields may be necessary in the area of operating
components, aggregates and implement parts and installations.
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If parts of the exhaust system are modified, the implement manu-
facturer must guarantee a supply of spare parts. Corresponding
notes must be included in the implement operating instructions.
Figure 4.12: Minimum bending
radius
4.9.5 Springs
In the case of high asymmetrical loads, caused by lateral working
implements (e.g. lateral boom mower) it may be necessary to mount
a spring blocking device. Please contact the Unimog implement
manager for further information.
The use of a torsion frame will be necessary when bending mo-
ments, caused by the boom of an implement, are higher than
14,750 lb⋅ft / 20 kNm. Freightliner LLC recommends the ap-
proved torsion frame for U500 manufactured by MULAG
Order
Mog Implements
address:
171 Church Street, Suite 300
Charleston, SC 29401
Phone:
Fax:
www.csroads.com
August 2005
Figure 4.13: Incorrect pipes
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+1-843-723-7361
+1-843-723-7362
An alternative supplier for torsion frames is:
Order
address:
The surface and anti-corrosion protection of the springs must not be
damaged during the installation of additional devices.
Spring / shock absorber combination
The spring / shock absorber combination must not be changed with-
out a written authorization of Freightliner LLC. Generally a practical
test (e.g. road trails) is necessary before approval.
Changing springs
Springs must not be shortened. No shorter or longer springs or spring
pads may be installed.
4.9.6
Brake system
Changes to brake lines (e.g. longer lines) influence brake timing and
must be checked by an official test center in according to FMVSS121
/ CMVSS121.
The following company offers independent testing according to
FMVSS 121 / CMVSS 121:
Link – Radlinski, Inc.
Braking Systems Consultant
3143 County Road 154
East Liberty OH 43319
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(937) 666-5006
ABS (anti-locking braking system) is fitted as standard on Unimog
vehicles. No changes may be made to any part of the system.
4.9.7
Maintenance and repair
Maintenance and repair of the vehicle must not be made unnecessar-
ily difficult due to the implement / body. Maintenance points and ag-
gregates must be easily accessible.
Implement / Body Installation
Joe Zaloga
Saddle River Road 7222
Monsey, NY 10952
Phone: +1-845-323-9231
Email: Mbilunimog@aol.com
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