Tipper platform 273 forces, and distribute the load equally among them. The vehicle’s driving, braking and steering characteristics vary with the type, weight and centre of gravity of the load. As the vehicle driver, you are responsible for the load being properly secured to prevent it from slipping, tipping, rolling or falling down. Correct securing of loads must also be observed in normal driving situations, when swerving to avoid an obstacle, during full brake application and on poor road surfaces. If the securing of the load does not fulfil appli- cable technical requirements and regula- tions, this may be punishable by law.
This depends on the national laws and the result- ing consequences. Therefore, observe the respective country- specific laws. Check that the load is secure before every journey, and at regular intervals during a long journey. If necessary, adjust an incorrectly or inadequately secured load. Before loading the tipper platform, secure ball sockets : using designated pins = . The handles of pins = must always point down- wards and be secured using locking pins ; . Each time before loading, lower the tipper platform with the button or control lever ( Y page 277). This will help prevent damage to the lifting cylinder and to the tipper plat- form.
Working mode X Place bulk goods on the tipper platform from the lowest height possible. X Load the tipper platform so that the centre of gravity is as central as possible. X Make sure that the platform dropside fas- teners are folded down as far as they will go after closing the platform dropside ( Y page 274). i Information on lashing material conform- ing to current standards (e.g. DIN EN) can be obtained from a qualified workshop or Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Information on the correct securing of loads can be obtained from the manufac- turers of load-securing equipment or lash- ing material for securing loads.
G WARNING If you load the vehicle unevenly, driving char- acteristics such as steering and braking behaviour may be severely impaired. There is a risk of an accident. Load the vehicle evenly. Secure the load so that it cannot slip. Securing loads Primarily use the lashing eyes in the platform floor to secure the load, especially when securing heavy loads. Load the lashing eyes evenly. Loose loads, especially on the load surface of a tipper platform, should be secured using an approved cargo net or tarpaulin. ! Observe the information on the maximum loading capacity of the lashing points.
When you brake hard, for example, forces apply that can be far higher than the weight force of the transported load. Always use multiple lashing points to distribute these Z