Daimler Freightliner Cascadia 2021, Driver Manual

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NOTICE
Failure to remove the driveline(s) or the drive
axle shafts when towing the vehicle with the rear
wheels on the ground could result in damage to
the transmission and other parts.
10. Remove all drivelines or all axle shafts for tow-
ing.
11. Remove the tow cables from the tow hooks and
retract the recovery boom. See Fig. 26.13 .
12. Remove the tow hooks from the bumper.
13. Connect the air and electrical supply lines from
the tow truck to the truck being towed.
IMPORTANT: On trucks equipped with a front
air suspension, either air pressure must be sup-
plied to the secondary air system or the front
suspension must be blocked to operating height
with wooden spacers and the axle chained to
the frame to prevent damage to the truck.
14. Release the park brake and remove the chocks
from the rear tires.
15. Use the stinger to pull the truck close to the back
of the tow truck for final towing position. See
Fig. 26.14 .
16. Connect the safety chains. See Fig. 26.15 .
Rear Towing Hookup
NOTICE
Using a rear towing hookup on a vehicle
equipped with a roof fairing could cause damage
to the cab structure.
If reverse towing at speeds above 45 mph (70
kph) is necessary, note the following precau-
tions:
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Fig. 26.11, Positioning the Stinger with Lift Adaptors
Under the Axle
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Fig. 26.12, Stinger with Lift Adaptors Under the Axle
(tow truck shown)
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Fig. 26.13, Retracting the Recovery Boom
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Fig. 26.14, Final Towing Position
In An Emergency
26.6