F-MAX-USER MANUAL-FULL BOOK-ENGLISH

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

Attaching and Detaching a Trailer

Connection of a Trailer

Every 25,000 for vehicles used in heavy operating conditions; Detach the semi-trailer. Remove the grease on 5th wheel (platform) and king pin. Apply grease to the areas shown with yellow color on the illustration.

WARNING Upper part of the live axle fender with 3 parts is advised for operation without trailer. The upper part shall be removed when the vehicle is operated with trailer and during the removal/installation manoeuvres of the trailer to the vehicle. FORD OTOSAN shall not be held responsible for any damages that occur in the upper part during use with a trailer.

CAUTION If you shall connect a Trailer to your vehicle for the first time, have a brake compatibility test performed to prevent a brake force difference due to the difference of the systems. Otherwise, braking system of the Tractor or trailer may overheat and as a result, the life cycle of the system components may be reduced. CAUTION Always have the brake compatibility test performed at an Authorized brake test center that is capable of taking compatibility graphics. Note: Refer to the Axle Raising Button page on the indicators and controls section of the operation manual for the operation conditions of the axle raising function button.

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WARNING

WARNING Attach the cables in such a manner that the pressure air and hydraulic hoses are not tense, they are not bent or rubbing and the canopy can easily follow the trailer in curves, etc. Pay attention to the voltage of the consumers on the canopy/trailer before connecting the cable. A 15 – 15 pin connector shall be used in vehicles with ADR. Contact Authorized Workshop when you want to install Trailer Axle Lifting function on the vehicle.

In tractor vehicles, the distance between lower side of the stop lamp on the rear left fender and upper side of the license plate's sheet plate.

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