Towing trailers
DANGER
Risk of serious injury or death from tipping truck
and trailer!
Truck and trailer may tip over when driving on steep-
ly sloping terrain.
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Never negotiate gradients diagonally or cross-
wise.
WARNING
Increased risk of accident due to trailers rolling away!
Using a trailer changes the truck handling character-
istics.
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When towing, drive in such a manner that the
truck can always be braked safely.
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Note the clearance circle and turning circle off the
trailer train.
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Note the tractrix of the trailer train.
NOTE
A trailer train with several trailers cannot
be manoeuvred backwards. Only manoeuvre
trailer trains with single trailers backwards.
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Ensure that the trailer load is securely lash-
ed.
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Release trailer brake and remove all wheel
chocks.
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Determine the width of the widest trailer or
its load to ensure unobstructed passage.
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Adjust the mirror so that the driver can see
the complete trailer train.
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Move the truck off slowly to equalise the
play between the tow couplings.
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Accelerate gently.
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Reduce speed in good time when the desti-
nation is reached.
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Brake the truck with the trailers gently. Sud-
den braking may cause the load to become
displaced and the trailers could jack-knife.
Operation
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Trailer and load
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