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Recovery
Guidelines for Breakdown Services (Subject to technical modifications)
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Recovery
General
Force application points
• To avoid concentrating the frame load at single points, the connecting points between the longitudinal frame
members and the frame crossmembers are most suitable. The straps used should be as wide as possible so
as not to damage any detachable frame parts, lines, cables and hoses.
• Use as many force application points as possible.
• One-sided pulling will cause distortion or cracking of the frame.
• The towing straps should form an isosceles triangle with the smallest possible angle.
• Load compensating rollers should be used to ensure that the pulling force is equal on both sides.
• Avoid towing at an angle wherever possible. A towing angle of max. 15° to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle
must not be exceeded.
• The utmost care is to be exercised when applying external forces to the axles and axle connecting
components.
Before recovering
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Always unload the vehicle first, especially vehicles with box bodies. This reduces the towing forces required.
Further damage to the vehicle can be reduced to a minimum.
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If it is not possible to unload the vehicle, choose as many force application points as possible.
Straightening the vehicle
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Apply parking brake.
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Use as many force application points as possible or apply the forces in the vicinity of frame crossmembers.
Use straps.
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If possible, assist the procedure using inflatable jacks.
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The forces can be distributed evenly by using guide pulleys or load compensation rollers.
After straightening
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The force application points referred to in these guidelines do not have an infinite load capacity. They should
only be regarded as suitable points for the application of external forces and are intended for experienced
recovery experts. Application of these instructions is left to the discretion of the recovery experts.
The steering may be damaged if the vehicle is towed with recovery tools which are fastened to the wheels/
hubs on steering axles.
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Do not start the engine. Oil residues in the intake system can cause the engine to overrev, which may result
in engine damage.