Greasing the front axle

CHAPTER 3 Use

Class “D2" and ”D3" towing hitches These towing hitches are available in two versions: – D2 - Approved for towing trailers with total weights of up to 14,000 kg (30864.4 lb) and which can exert a vertical load on the hitch of up to 2000 kg (4409.2 lb). – D3 - Approved for towing special trailers with total weights of up to 20,000 kg (44092 lb) and which can exert a vertical load on the hitch of up to 2500 kg (5511.5 lb).

Both hitches can be fixed to the support brackets by inserting 2 pins A in the required position after having removed pins B. To adjust the height, remove bolt and fasten back in the position required. Alternatively, these hitches can be equipped with a height adjustment device.

These are adjusted as follows: - Pull lock pin B while pulling handle

A upwards to disengage the pins from the guides. - Release the handle so that the pins engage the required locations in the guides.

These types of hitch are used for towing trailers equipped with hydraulic or pneumatic braking systems.

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WARNING: ON TOWING TRAILERS, BEFORE LEAVING THE DRIVING POSITION, REMEMBER TO PUT ALL CONTROLS IN NEUTRAL, TO APPLY THE HANDBRAKE, TO SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE, TO ENGAGE THE LOWEST GEAR (IF MECHANICAL TRANSMISSION) AND TO REMOVE THE KEY. WITH HYDRAULIC TRANSMISSION OR POWERSHIFT TRANSMISSION OR POWERSHUTTLE, ALWAYS CHOCK BOTH TRACTOR AND TRAILER WHEELS. avv157gb

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