Land Rover Defender Owners Handbook Supplement Rover

							Owner’s Handbook Supplement
The following information should be used in conjunction with your 
Owners Handbook and provides additional information relevant to 
your vehicle. 
Publication Part No. LRL0579
© Land Rover 2002 
						

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Maintenance
Bo dy con version sRECOMMENDATIONS AND 
SUGGESTIONS
1. Loading the vehicle 
All loads should be placed as low on the 
vehicle floor as possible, particularly 
heavy loads. If there is mixed weight loads 
the lighter items should be stacked above 
the heavier items. 
Ensure that all loads are stowed securely 
to prevent them from sliding or falling.
Do not exceed the axle and gross vehicle 
load weights. These are shown in the 
Owner Handbook.
2. High centre of gravity 
The vehicle centre of gravity (C of G) may 
be higher with individual types of body 
conversions. It can also alter with 
incorrect or inappropriate loading.
NOTE: All drivers need to be aware of the 
effects of a high centre of gravity upon 
handling and braking performance of the 
vehicle and the effects of load transference 
when driving. As with any vehicle with a 
high C of G, any sudden or violent driving 
actions must be avoided to prevent the 
vehicle from possibly tipping over.3. Equipment stowage 
Always ensure before driving the vehicle 
that any crane, hydraulic platform, tipper 
body etc. is stowed and secured in its 
travelling position.
4. External lighting 
Where any auxiliary worklamps are fitted 
to the vehicle it is the drivers responsibility 
to ensure that they are switched off before 
driving the vehicle on the public highway.
Safety operating requirements should be 
consulted before use.
5. Equipment handbooks
Some conversions such as hydraulic 
platforms are supplied with a 
manufacturers handbook. It is the 
user/operators responsibility to read and 
fully understand all aspects of operating 
the equipment, as well as any Health and 
Safety requirements, before use. It is also 
necessary that they have the requisite 
operators license to use this equipment 
where required by legislation.
6. Vehicle height
Some vehicle body conversions may 
increase the overall height of the vehicle.
The table and illustrations following show 
the various heights of some basic 
conversions.
It is the driver’s responsibility to know the 
height of their actual vehicle.  
						

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IllustrationVehicle typeHeight
A Quadtec 1 or 3, plain 1989
B Quadtec 1 or 3, ladder rack 2092
C Quadtec 1 or 3, roof rack 2212
D Quadtec 2 or 4, plain 2402
E Quadtec 2 or 4, ladder rack  2505
F Drop-side or tipper 2030
G Priestman 13.5m Hydraulic Platform 2870
H Priestman 10.5m Hydraulic Platform 2920 (Approx.)
I Priestman 14.5m Hydraulic Platform 3050
J Versalift 12.3m Hydraulic Platform 2750
K Versalift 12.8m Hydraulic Platform 2850 
						

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A
B
C
H4711 
						

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D
E
F
H4712 
						

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H4713
G
H
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K
H4714