Check and correct the adjustment of the headlamps - AP82.10-P-8260B
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MODEL 168 except CODE (491) USA version
MODEL 414.700
Shown on model 168
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| Risk of accident caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury caused by contusions and burns during starting procedure or when working near the engine as it is running | Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts. |
AS00.00-Z-0005-01A | |
| 1 | Check tire inflation pressure, correct if necessary | ||
| 2 | Park the vehicle on a horizontal, level surface | The vehicle level must not change when the brakes are applied. Vehicle must be in ready-for-the-road condition (unladen weight, fuel tank full or appropriate additional weight). |
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| 3 | Have person sit on driver seat or place load of 75 kg on seat | ||
| 4 | Start engine and run at moderate speed for approx. 30 s | ||
| 5 | Prepare headlamp aimer | Headlamp aimer gotis://E_82_01.0 |
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| 6 | Run engine and switch on low beam | ||
| 7 | Check headlamp range control for proper function | ||
| Check vacuum system of headlamp range control. | Model 168 | AR82.10-P-4011-01GC | |
| 8 | Move switch of headlamp range control into position 0 | ||
| 9 | Check low beams and adjust if necessary | AP82.10-P-8260-01A | |
| 10 | Check setting of high beam | AP82.10-P-8260-02A | |
| 11 | Check fog lamps | AP82.10-P-8260-04A | |
| 12 | Switch off light and turn off engine |