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Vehicle care301Raise the vehicle by pressing the
wheel wrench until the wheel is
clear of the ground.
4. Unscrew wheel bolts / nuts completely and wipe clean with a
cloth.
Put wheel bolts / nuts somewhere
where the threads will not be
soiled.
5. Change the wheel.
6. Screw in the wheel bolts / nuts. Separately supplied bolts must beused for the temporary spare
wheel. These are allowed only for the temporary spare wheel. Refer
to an label on the temporary spare
wheel.
7. Lower vehicle.
8. Install the wheel wrench (depending on vehicle, attach
wheel wrench to adapters)
ensuring that it is securely located and tighten each wheel bolt / nut
in a crosswise sequence.
Tightening torque is: 172 Nm
(Front-wheel drive), 235 Nm(Rear-wheel drive with twin rear
wheels), 264 Nm (Rear-wheel
drive with single rear wheels).
9. Refit wheel cover. Rear-wheel drive, with twin rear
wheels: Install the tyre valve
extender to the inner rear wheel
before refitting the wheel cover.
Note
If applicable, fit anti-theft bolts
nearest the tyre valve (otherwise it
may not be possible to refit the wheel
cover).
10. Stow the replaced wheel 3 301
and the vehicle tools 3 290.
11. Have the new wheel balanced on the vehicle. Check the tyre
pressure of the installed tyre
3 317 and also the wheel bolt /
nut torque as soon as possible.
Have the defective tyre renewed or
repaired.
Spare wheel
The spare wheel can be classified as
a temporary spare wheel depending
on the size compared to the othermounted wheels and country
regulations. In this case a permissible maximum speed applies, even
though no label at the spare wheel
indicates this.Caution
The use of a spare wheel that is smaller than the other wheels or in
combination with winter tyres
could affect driveability. Have the
defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
The spare wheel is held under the
vehicle frame using a winch and
secured by tightening a cable using
the wheel wrench and adapters
(depending on vehicle).
It may be necessary to jack the
vehicle up to gain access to the spare
wheel on a fully loaded vehicle with a flat rear tyre.
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310Vehicle careUnderbody
Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen / rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.Interior care
Interior and upholstery Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean leather upholstery with clear
water and a soft cloth. In case of
heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a
weak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible discolourations, especially on light-
coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.
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Body conversions327Body conversionsTipper and dropside...................327
Loading information .................327
Tailboard ................................. 328
Sideboards .............................. 329
Lashing eyes ........................... 330
Tipper operation ......................330
Safety prop .............................. 332
Hydraulic oil level ....................333
Toolbox .................................... 334
Exterior lighting ........................334
Cleaning .................................. 334
Vehicle checks ........................ 334
Technical data ......................... 335
Declaration of conformity .........335
Box body .................................... 336
Keys ........................................ 336
Doors ....................................... 336
Roller shutter ........................... 337
Step ......................................... 337
Ladder ..................................... 338
Overcab storage ......................338
Load rails ................................. 338
Interior lighting ......................... 339Crew van.................................... 339
Child restraint systems ............339
Storage .................................... 339Tipper and dropside
Loading information The tipper and dropside are not
designed for carrying people or
unsuitable / unsafe materials.
● Load the vehicle evenly, distributing the load across the
body.
● Ensure the vehicle tailboard and sideboards are securely closed
before loading.
● Secure any solid loads with additional lashing equipment.
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Body conversions333
Using the safety prop1. Prepare the tipper body for tipping
to the rear.
2. Raise the tipper fully.
3. Raise the safety prop to align with
support on the tipper.
4. Lower the tipper body until the safety prop is in contact with the
tipper.
Stowing the safety prop:
1. Raise the tipper body sufficiently to release the safety prop from its
support.
2. Lower the safety prop into the stowed position.
3. Lower the tipper body.
Hydraulic oil levelCaution
Before any inspection work can be carried out the safety prop must be
in position.
With the tipper fully raised, the
hydraulic oil level must be between
the MIN and MAX marks.Caution
Only use products that have been
tested and approved. Damage
resulting from the use of
nonapproved materials will not be
covered by the warranty.
The use of additives could cause
damage and invalidate the
warranty.
Check the hydraulic oil level after long
driving on bumpy or steep roads.
Have the cause of the loss of
hydraulic oil remedied by a workshop.
Use only hydraulic oil type SAE 10
(ISO 32), or a type Q8 ELI 1298L
suitable for Class 1 conditions.
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Body conversions335components appear loose,
defective or leaking, seek the
assistance of a workshop to
rectify the cause of the fault.
● The tipper has an operating angle of 45° - 50°. If this limit is
exceeded, seek the assistance of a workshop to rectify the cause of the fault.
● Do not operate the tipper if the acoustic signal doesn’t sound.
Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
● Lubricate every six months the tipper body pivots with high-
pressure grease.
● Check every 50 work hours or 6 months, whichever occurs first,
the hydraulic oil level in the
reservoir.
Technical data The technical data is determined in
accordance with European
Community standards.We reserve the right to make
modifications. Specifications in the
vehicle documents always have
priority over those stated here.
Additional information can be found
on the body data plate.
Declaration of conformity The declaration of conformity which
meets directive 2006/42/CE is
provided with the vehicle.