272 Tipper platform If you park the vehicle, you must lower the front loader to the ground before you leave the vehicle. This prevents the front loader from being inadvertently lowered. Transporting goods in the front loader is not permitted on public roads. Tipper platform Correct use General notes Working on equipment G WARNING After disengaging the PTO shaft, there is a risk of injury due to attachments/mounted imple- ments running on. After disengaging the PTO shaft, make sure that there are no persons in the area of dan- ger. Working mode Tipper platform : is designed to transport bulk goods and general cargo and should only be used for this purpose. !
Work on attached equipment must only be carried out by specialist staff. Attend training sessions by the equipment manu- facturer and observe the equipment man- ufacturer's operating and maintenance instructions. The tipper platform is a loading area which is surrounded on all sides by platform dropsi- des. The tipper platform can be tilted on 3 sides or secured using socket pins. The platform dropsides at the rear and sides can be opened using a catch lever. The posts can be removed. Bulk goods and general cargo are secured on the loading area using either the lashing eye- lets or the Mercedes-Benz fastening compo- nents.
Method of operation Do not carry out any work on attached equip- ment: R if the engine is running R if the parking brake is not applied R if the vehicle is on an uneven surface R if the hydraulics are under pressure, the float setting can be activated for the pur- poses of pressure reduction, if necessary ( Y page 246) R if there are other people in the cab Do not deactivate safety devices. Do not wear loose clothing. Loading the tipper platform ! Body mounting (e.g. of gritters) using the lashing eyes is not permissible. To mount a gritter, use the fastening components on the platform. The lashing eyes are only to be used for securing a load.