Still R 07-25, Original Instructions Manual

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Operation
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Special operating situations
Towing
Someone must sit in the truck to be towed in
order to steer it and brake it.
Agree clear communication signs with the
driver of the tow tractor before towing.
– Always use a tow bar for towing.
– Do NOT tow the truck at a speed greater
than the recommended MAXIMUM SPEED
of 10 km/h.
Towing a truck out if it has become stuck
– If the drive wheels have buried themselves
in loose or muddy ground, exercise extreme
caution when towing the truck out —
especially if it is loaded.
– Do not pull the truck out at an angle of in
lurches. Otherwise, the chassis frame may
be damaged.
– Do not tow the truck out when a trailer is
connected.
– If possible, pull the truck out backwards
along the track already created.
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Switching off
Take measures—e.g. use wheel chocks—to
prevent the truck from rolling away.
– Turn two screws of the parking brake
release (1) back into their original position
and tighten.
– Loosen both screws until the end of the
screws is flush with the underside of the
actuating lever.
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