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Summarization of Contents
1 General
1.1 General notes
Document scope, required reading, and safety recommendations.
1.2 Vehicle Type and model designations
Details applicable UNIMOG models, wheelbases, and engine specifications.
1.3 Technical advice
Contact points for technical support concerning implement and body mounting.
1.4 Registration/Licensing
Procedures for vehicle registration, licensing, and EU acceptance.
1.5 Technical data, Differences between U3000/U4000/U5000
Compares engine, transmission, and axle specifications across UNIMOG models.
1.6 Warranty rights
Conditions under which the manufacturer is not liable for warranty claims.
1.7 Mercedes star and MB badge
Guidelines for using and displaying Mercedes-Benz trademarks and badges.
1.8 Maintenance instructions
Pre-delivery checks and maintenance tasks for the vehicle with attachments.
1.9 Anti-corrosion measures
Procedures for repairing chassis corrosion protection after modifications.
1.10 Accident prevention
Manufacturer responsibilities and compliance with safety regulations for implements/bodies.
1.11 Recycling and reuse of components
Principles for environmentally compatible design and material selection.
1.12 Quality management system recommendation
Recommends establishing a quality management system for implement manufacturers.
1.13 Field of application for the U3000/U4000/U5000
Lists suitable applications and implements for the chassis.
2 Legal references, product liability and CE Mark
2.1 Legal references
Manufacturer's obligation to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
2.2 Product liability
Manufacturer's responsibilities regarding implement/body design and installation liabilities.
2.3 CE mark
Requirements for CE marking, including directives for complete machines.
3 Accident prevention and safety directives
3.1 General notes
Compliance with accident prevention directives for vehicle/implement operation.
3.2 Delivery of chassis
Requirements for chassis delivery, including ballasting if delivered under own power.
3.3 Prevention of accidents on the vehicle
Manufacturer's safety role in interfaces and component design.
3.4 Plastic compressed-air lines, fuel lines and brake lines
Guidelines for routing and installing vehicle lines, including bending radii.
3.5 Welding operations
Procedures and safety precautions for welding on the chassis frame.
3.6 Springs
Rules for using and modifying springs and shock absorbers.
3.7 Painting operations
Areas to cover before painting and temperature limitations for paint drying.
3.8 Towing and tow-starting
Directives for towing and tow-starting the vehicle safely.
3.9 Electrical system
Safety guidelines for the vehicle's electrical system and proper cable routing.
3.10 Mobile communication systems
Requirements for mobile communication equipment to avoid interference.
3.11 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Ensures vehicle and implement compatibility with EMC standards.
3.12 Implement drives
Considerations for power take-offs and preventing drive system overheating.
4 Mounted implements and bodies
4.1 General notes
Chassis suitability checks and consequences of modifications on operating permits.
4.2 Clearance for free movement of chassis components, implements/bodies at the chassis
Ensures free part movement during suspension travel and articulation.
4.3 Modifications to the chassis
Procedures for chassis modifications and the necessity of obtaining approval.
4.4 Dimensions and weight specifications
Provides details on vehicle dimensions, weight limits, and manufacturing tolerances.
4.5 Weight distribution (L/R wheels on the same axle)
Avoids uneven weight distribution and limits wheel load differences.
4.6 Coordinate systems
Defines the chassis coordinate system for dimensioning and CAD applications.
4.7 Centre of gravity (CoG)
Methods for determining and calculating the vehicle's centre of gravity.
5 Implement drives
5.1 Mechanical drive
Notes on transmission ratios and general information regarding mechanical drives.
5.2 Power take-offs
Details on N16/N19 power take-offs: direction, speed, and output.
5.3 Position diagram of N16/N19 power take-offs
Illustrates the location of power take-off units on the UNIMOG chassis.
5.4 Information on engine features relevant to the implement drive
Covers speed control and engine speed limiters for PTO operation.
5.5 Drive shafts for implements
General notes, installation, and assembly procedures for drive shafts.
6 Hydraulic system
6.1 General notes on the hydraulic system
Overview of the single-circuit hydraulic system and available options.
6.2 Typical applications for the hydraulic system H10
Lists suitable applications for the vehicle's H10 hydraulic system.
6.3 Data of the hydraulic system, code H10
Technical data for the H10 hydraulic system, including pump and tank specifications.
6.4 Hydraulic power output
Explains the calculation of available hydraulic system power output.
6.5 Fluid temperature tests to be carried out by the implement manufacturer
Ensures permissible fluid temperature is not exceeded during implement operation.
6.6 Types of fluid
Information on approved hydraulic fluids and compatibility with bio-oils.
6.7 Hydraulic couplings at the implement
Lists suitable hydraulic line couplings and their corresponding part numbers.
7 Electrical system
7.1 General notes on the electrical system
Details on alternator, batteries, starter motor, and electrical options.
7.2 Lighting
Guidelines for headlight adjustment and marker light requirements.
7.3 Electrical wiring
Considerations for conductor cross-section and extending electric cables safely.
7.4 Electrical interfaces
Information on cab sockets, trailer sockets, and implement connection sockets.
7.5 Programmable (parameterizable) Special Module - PSM
Explains PSM function and typical functions for vehicle operation.
7.6 Engine remote control
Enables engine start/stop and speed control via implement socket connections.
7.7 Plugs for sockets
Lists available plugs for various socket types as replacement parts.
7.8 W-codes
Parameters for engine functions via implement socket, including speed settings.
7.9 Road speed signal (C3) and distance travelled signal (C4)
Technical data for vehicle speed and distance signals for implement use.
7.10 Voltage transformer
Methods for powering 12-volt implements from the vehicle's 24-volt system.
7.11 Electromagnetic compatibility
Ensures vehicle and implement compliance with electromagnetic interference standards.
8 Pneumatic auxiliary equipment
8.1 General notes on the pneumatic system
Classification of compressed air consumers in the vehicle system.
8.2 Pneumatic auxiliary consumers
Guidelines for installing additional pneumatic equipment and their connection points.
9 Modifications to the chassis frame
9.1 Frame data
Details on chassis frame variants, dimensions, materials, and rigidity.
9.2 Chassis frame materials
Material requirements for wheelbase modifications and frame extensions.
9.3 Drilling holes into the frame
Permissible locations and methods for drilling holes in the chassis frame.
9.4 Bolted connections
Rules for replacing existing bolts with identical specifications.
9.5 Frame modifications
Procedures for frame extensions, welding, and specific design instructions.
9.6 Reducing the frame overhang
Requirements for retaining and refitting the rear crossmember when reducing overhang.
9.7 Wheelbase modifications
Acceptable cases for wheelbase modification and necessary consultations.
9.8 Mounting of implements and auxiliary components
Guidelines for mounting components to the chassis frame, including hardware.
10 Cab
10.1 Tilting the cab
Procedures and safety precautions for tilting the cab for maintenance.
10.2 Proposal for a cable passage through the rear window
Method for routing cables or hoses into the cab via the sliding window.
10.3 Attachments on the cab roof
Guidelines for fitting roof brackets and aerials to the cab structure.
10.4 Mounting an implement control panel in the cab
Mounting points and electrical connections for implement control panels.
10.5 Connectors (electrical)
Information on available electrical connector types and their locations.
10.6 Relative movement between cab and body in case of chassis frame torsion
How chassis torsion affects cab and body movement and mounting.
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