Driving
5.4 Off-road driving
Operating manual GMK 6400 3 112 993 en 5 - 65
12.07.2013
Towing free
forward
• Fasten a steel rope to the front towbar coupling.
The front towbar coupling is designed for a maximum tensile force of
100 kN (approx. 10 t) (22 480 lbf [approx. 22 050 lbs]), when:
– The direction of pull runs forward along the longitudinal axis or at an
angle of 45° to the right or left of the longitudinal axis.
– The direction of pull runs along the longitudinal axle towards the rear
without diverting up or down.
Towing free
backward
• Fasten a steel rope to one of the towing eyes on the rear chassis wall
using a shackle on a towing eye.
The towing eyes on the vehicle tail or the ROB are designed for a maximum
tensile force of 75 kN (approx. 7.5 t) (16 860 lbf [approx. 16 530 lbs]) when:
– The direction of pull runs along the level of the longitudinal axis.
– The direction of pull runs along the longitudinal axle towards the rear
without diverting up or down.
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Risk of damage to the chassis
Only tow the truck crane free while observing the procedure given for the
pulling direction.
Jerking the truck crane or pulling it at an angle can cause damage to the
chassis.
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Risk of damage to the chassis
Only tow the truck crane free while observing the procedure given for the
pulling direction. Otherwise the chassis may be damaged or the towing
eyes may be torn off or bend.