Malfunctions in driving mode
8.5 Emergency operation and breakdown assistance
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Towing the truck crane out of the danger area
Once you have made all the adjustments as described in this section, you can
tow the truck crane away from the danger area.
• Ensure that the tractor-vehicle accelerates only slowly.
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• Remember that the steering will be sluggish.
If the engine fails, only the emergency steering pump will be available, which
supports the steering only from a speed of at least 2 km/h (1.2 mph).
• Tow the truck crane at a maximum of 7 km/h (4 mph).
• Ensure that the towing distance does not exceed 100 m (330 ft).
Longer towing
distances
If a vehicle with automatic transmission is to be towed for a distance greater than
100 m (330 ft) you must disconnect the Cardan shaft between the transfer case
and transmission.
• Contact Manitowoc Crane Care, if you need to tow the truck crane further than
100 m (330 ft).
Tow starting Tow starting is not possible for reasons related to the transmission.
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Risk of damage to the chassis!
Starting jerkily or quickly can damage the chassis!
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Risk of accidents due to sluggish steering!
At speeds less than 2 km/h (1.2 mph) the truck crane is barely steerable.
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Risk of accidents and damage when towing the truck crane long distances!
Tow the truck crane at a maximum speed of 7 km/h (4 mph) and for a maximum
distance of 100 m (330 ft). Additional measures must be taken for longer
distances, contact
Manitowoc Crane Care.