Equipment operation 271 Equipment with a wide working range G WARNING The vehicle could overturn when working with attached equipment with a wide working range. There is a risk of an accident and injury. hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of fire. When driving off road or on unpaved roads, check the vehicle's underside regularly. In particular, remove parts of plants or other flammable materials which have become trapped. In the case of damage, contact a qualified specialist workshop. R Only drive on ground with a firm surface. R When driving on steep inclines, always fol- low the line of fall (straight up or down) and do not turn.
R Always ensure that the ground is solid enough when carrying out work with the vehicle stationary. Clean the vehicle if it has become dirty after off-road driving before driving on public roads again, see checklist after driving off-road ( Y page 212). R Always use the supporting devices inten- ded for the equipment. Front loader operation G WARNING If you transport persons in the front loader without the safety devices and adjustments to the vehicle required, they could fall out. There is a risk of injury. Before transporting persons in the front loader, always ensure that:
Working mode Always make sure that the vehicle is on a firm surface for applications where there is a dan- ger of tipping. These include, for example, work with: R a lifting work platform R a crane R an excavator implement Always maintain a sufficient safe distance from: R a suitable and approved hydraulic valve for operation with a working cage is fitted. R overhangs R a special working cage has been mounted with all required safety devices. R edges Only install front loaders that fulfil the require- ments of the Unimog equipment mounting directives. Tested front loaders have mount- ing certification from Daimler AG. You can obtain the equipment mounting directives on the Internet at:
http://bb- portal.mercedes-benz.com . If you install, remove, operate or maintain the front loader, observe the safety regulations for the front loader; see the manufacturer's operating instructions. To handle certain goods, e.g. pallets or hay bales, you must attach the appropriate equip- ment to the front loader. If the front loader is raised, it is essential that you observe the headroom clearance, for example in entrances and underpasses. R slopes R unstable ground If the surface is not secure, take appropriate safety precautions. Only operate the mounted equipment from the operation areas prescribed by the manu- facturer.
When working with mounted equipment, make sure that there are no people in the working area. Equipment for maintenance of grass- land and plant protection G WARNING Flammable material such as leaves, grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with Z