EMERGENCY ACTION
TOWING
Towing Configurations (Rear,
Side, and Tow Hooks)
NOTE
Use these methods for vehicle recovery
only.
WARNING
The steering does not have any servo
effect if the engine is not running.
Parking Brake and Towing Hooks
The parking brake must be released
during towing.
Use the vehicle's towing hook(s) for
towing. If the truck is equipped with one
towing hook, this may have the gross
weight of the truck applied from straight
in front. If the truck is equipped with two
towing hooks, each one of them may
have half the gross weight of the truck
applied from straight in front.
WARNING
The vehicle's towing hook(s) must only be
used for towing. Incorrect use can lead to
personal injury if the towing hook is
loaded with a greater weight than it is
designed for.
The tow hooks are located behind the
covers in the front fascia. The covers
must be removed and stored in the cab.
Refer to picture for locations.
Towing Backwards
Tow from the rear spring anchorage or
trailer hitch hook.
1 Tow from rear spring anchorage or trailer hitch
hook
Towing Sideways
When towing sideways, select an
attachment point close to the axle
anchorage, such as a spring or torque
stay anchorage. In other cases, the
chassis could be subjected to such
heavy loading that it could be bent.
1 Use a spring or torque stay anchorage
Releasing the Brakes
NOTE
Some trucks can have parking brake
cylinders on two axles.
WARNING
Always start by applying chocks to the
wheels, so that the truck cannot roll away.
This is important, since you have to lie
underneath the truck. If wheel chocks are
not applied, personal injury or death may
occur.
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