7.2
Operating the truck without its own drive system
7.2.1 Towing the truck
WARNING!
Accident risk
Other people can be injured if the truck is towed incorrectly.
Only use vehicles to tow the truck which have sufficient tow and brake forces for
the trailer load without its own braking system.
Always use a pull rod to tow.
Always tow the truck at walking pace.
Do not park the truck with the parking brake released.
One person must be seated in the recovery truck to steer it and one person must
be seated on the towed truck.
Towing the truck
Requirements
– Park the truck securely.
– Disconnect the battery.
Procedure
• Connect the pull rod to the trailer coupling (43) of the towing truck and attach it to
the truck to be towed.
• Release the parking brake.
• Tow the truck to its destination.
• Apply the parking brake.
• Undo the tow connection.
The truck has now reached its destination.
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