Still GX-Q, Original Instructions Manual

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Operation
Emergency operation
Retrieving the truck
Towing with functioning steering.
If the truck’s steering still functions and the
brake is released, the truck can be towed
either with a rope or with the tow bar.
Towing off with steering system out of
action
If the steering has failed, the truck can be
towed using equipment such as steerable
heavy-duty rollers. Depending on the design,
the heavy-duty rollers should be placed
underneath the drive wheel or underneath
the posts on the side of the truck. As the drive
wheel does not come into contact with the
ground in this towing method , the brakes are
also no longer able to operate. Therefore,
please observe the safety information in
the section entitled "Releasing the brakes
mechanically".
Emergency steering
An emergency steering pinion shaft is fitted
in the chassis for emergency steering. This
pinion shaft is secured in position by a locking
ring that is fitted from below. This locking ring
must be removed in order to insert the pinion
shaft into the bore from below in such a way
as to make the pinion gear engage into the
steering gear. Then refit the locking ring from
above. This means that the steering can now
be turned manually, by using a socket wrench
for example.
NOTE
The emergency steering pinion shaft can be
accessed by removing the covers underneath
the driver’s seat.
CAUTION
Danger of accidents
This emergency steering pinion shaft may only be
used when the battery male connector is discon-
nected.
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