Still RX70-40, Original Instructions Manual

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4
Operation
Procedure in emergencies
CAUTION
If the truck is not steered while it is being towed, the
truck may veer out in an uncontrolled manner!
– The truck being towed must also be steered by a
driver.
– The driver of the truck being towed must sit in
the driver's seat and fasten the seat belt before
towing.
– Where possible, activate the restraint systems
provided.
– Set down the load and lower the fork arms
so that they are close to the ground.
– Set the drive direction switch to the neutral
position.
– Apply the parking brake.
– Switch off the key switch.
– Check the pulling and braking forces of the
towing vehicle.
– With a second person as a guide, manoeu-
vre the towing vehicle to the truck.
– Secure the tow bar to the tow coupling on
the towing vehicle and on the truck.
– Sit in the driver's seat of the truck being
towed and fasten the seat belt.
– Where possible, activate the restraint
systems provided.
– Release the parking brake.
– Select a slow towing speed.
– Tow the truck.
– After towing, secure the truck so that it
cannot roll away (e.g. by applying the
parking brake or by using wedges).
– Remove the tow bar.
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