mercedes-benz — Tilting the cab

314 Cab Wheel chock G WARNING There are moving components in the engine compartment. Certain components may con- tinue to move or suddenly move again even after the ignition has been switched off, e.g. the radiator fan. There is a risk of injury. If you have to carry out work in the engine compartment: R never touch the dangerous areas surround- ing moving components, e.g. the rotation area of the fan R switch off the ignition Wheel chocks (example) X To remove chocks: pull out locking pin ; . R remove jewellery and watches X Unclip retaining spring = . X Pull out wheel chock : in the direction of the arrow. R keep items of clothing and hair, for exam- ple, away from moving parts.

Breakdown assistance G WARNING When the cab is being tilted, it could suddenly fall forwards to its end position. There is a risk of injury for persons in the tipping range of the cab. Only tilt the cab when there are no persons within the tilting range. Do not approach the area underneath the cab unless it has been tilted fully forwards. Cab Tilting the cab Important safety notes G WARNING If you tilt the cab when the engine has over- heated or during a fire in the engine compart- ment, you could come into contact with hot gases or other escaping operating fluids. There is a risk of injury. Allow an overheated engine to cool down before tipping the cab.

In the event of a fire in the engine compartment, keep the cab in the drive position and call the fire service. ! To avoid damage to the front flap when tilting the cab, it must be opened before- hand. ! If the vehicle is not fitted with tilting hydraulics, the cab can only be tilted at a qualified specialist workshop. G WARNING Certain components in the engine compart- ment could be very hot, e.g. the engine, the radiator and parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of injury when accessing the engine compartment. As far as possible, allow the engine to cool down and only touch the components descri- bed in the following.