Equipment operation 269 facturer or a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre if you have any questions. Note the following before installing equip- ment: R park the vehicle on a firm and level surface R switch off the engine R apply the parking brake R make sure that nobody is in the vehicle R make sure that nobody is between the vehi- cle and the equipment : Front mounting plate Notes on connecting/disconnecting equipment ! Dirt entering the hydraulic system could cause damage and malfunctions in the sys- tem. Working mode X Activate the float setting ( Y page 246). X Switch off the engine. X Only connect and disconnect equipment when the engine is switched off. This pre- vents unintended movements.
: Example: tubular cross member, vehicles without a front-mounted plate X Make sure that the equipment is clean when connecting and disconnecting. Fitting additional equipment X Do not go between the vehicle and the equipment. Important safety notes Only use hydraulic lines designed to with- stand the hydraulic system's maximum pres- sure. Observe the following notes: R Instructions for fitting equipment can be found in the body/equipment mounting directives in the Mercedes-Benz body man- ufacturer portal: http://bb- portal.mercedes-benz.com Transporting equipment Important safety notes R Familiarise yourself with the applicable accident prevention regulations. !
Observe the permissible axle and wheel loads. Do not exceed the maximum gross vehicle weight. During transportation, the difference between the left and right wheel loads should not exceed 10%. The following parts of the vehicle may oth- erwise be damaged: R Only use attached equipment for the inten- ded applications as determined by the rel- evant manufacturer. R Undergo training before using the equip- ment for the first time. R Read the operating, maintenance and care instructions delivered with the vehicle care- fully. Please consult the equipment manu- R tyres R chassis R axles Z