Driving with trailers, C 4.74, Operating instructions – Holder C-Trac 4.74 User Manual

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Operating instructions

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C 4.74

Trailers, towing

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Operating the trailer hitch automatically, attaching
trailers

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Put the trailer hitch (6) in the two lower holes provided
on the adjusting rail (3) with the fastening pin (4) and
secure the pins with the retaining clips.

Bearing load

ATTENTION: The bearing load must be at least
25 kg (4 % of the trailer load), while the maxi-
mum bearing load must not exceed 600 kg. If
the bearing load is underrun or exceeded when
unloading the trailer, the load must be shifted
so that the bearing load returns to the permis-
sible range.

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Drive the vehicle in front of the trailer to be attached.

DANGER: The trailer must be secured against
unintentional movement (rolling).

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Pull the release lever (2) up until the tow pin (7) opens
the coupler head.

DANGER
Make sure no-one is standing between the
vehicle and trailer.

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Drive the vehicle with the coupler head into the trailer
tongue. The hitch will close on contact, the tow pin (7)
goes through the eye of the tongue. The hitch can
also be closed by pressing the lever (1).

DANGER
The trailer hitch must be completely closed.

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Connect the trailer lighting to the connector socket (5).

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Remove the wheel chocks from the trailers.

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