Still R 07-25, Original Instructions Manual

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Operation
5
Special operating situations
Towing the truck
DANGER
The brake system on the towing vehicle may fail.
There is a risk of accident!
If the brake system of the towing vehicle is not
adequately sized, the truck may not brake securely
or the brakes may fail. The towing vehicle must be
able to absorb the pulling and braking forces for
the unbraked towed load (total actual weight of the
truck).
– Check the pulling and braking forces of the
towing vehicle.
DANGER
The truck can drive into the towing vehicle when
braking. There is a risk of accident!
If a rigid connection has not been used for force
transmission in two directions during towing, the
truck may drive into the towing vehicle when the
towing vehicle brakes. For safety reasons, only a
tested tow bar may be used.
– Always use a tested tow bar.
DANGER
People can be crushed between the truck and the
towing vehicle when manoeuvring. There is danger
of death!
The towing vehicle may only be manoeuvred and
the tow bar may only be attached using a second
person as a guide. This ensures that the driver of
the towing vehicle and the mechanic attaching the
tow bar are aware of possible risks.
– Only manoeuvre with a guide.
CAUTION
The steering is stiff. There is no power steering if
the hydraulics fail!
– The selected towing speed must allow for
braking and control of the truck and towing
vehicle at all times.
CAUTION
Increased risk of accident due to reduced braking
power!
Considerably reduced braking power.
– Tow the immobile truck carefully.
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