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TOWING HOOK
When the vehicle is down or damaged and you need to tow it, do as follows:
2- Never exceed 40 km/h during towing procedure.
3- If possible, keep the engine running during this procedure to ensure the correct
lubrication of the gearbox and keep the hydraulic steering running and the brake
stystem pressurizaiton.
NOTE: If the engine is stalled, disengage the parking brake mechanically:
1- Disengage the parking brake mechanically;
2- Desconnect the crankcase shaft at the differential gear, if the distance to run is more
than 10 km. This will prevent the axles and transmission gears from rotating;
3- The steering system operates independently from the engine, although the effort
to turn the steering wheel will be harder;
4- In order to tow a vehicle with a failure in the gear box, disconnect the crankcase
shaft in the differential. This is a mandatory procedure.
5- If the differential gear is damaged, remove the axle spindles from the wheels.
Vehicles Equipped with Automatic Transmission
IMPORTANT:
Before towing the vehicle, disconnect the cranckcase at the entrance of the
differencial gear.
Non-observance of this recommendation may lead to serios damages in the
transmission.
Towing hook fixing point
Gearbox
Pin
Towing
Hook
1- Get the towing hook from the tool box located near the main entrance staircase;
2- Insert the towing hook threaded part into the hole and screw it on the vehicle;
3- Couple the drawbar. Place the retaining pin and secure it with the safety hook
attached to the chain.
Towing instructions
IMPORTANT: Towing procedures accord to technical recommendations
and meet the current legal requirements laid down by the local traffic legislation.
The bus driver will always be responsible for towing procedures.
1- In case the vehicle is stuck in soft wet ground, pull it gently in the longitudinal
direction of the vehicle, without lateral efforts, as this may damage the vehicle
chassis.
