Driving
5.4 Off-road driving
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GMK5150L
12.01.2018
Towing free
forwards
• Fasten a steel rope to the front towbar coupling.
The front towbar coupling (1) is designed for a
maximum tractive force of 100 kN (about 10 t)
(22,480 lbs (about 22,050 lbs)), when:
– The direction of pull runs forward along the
longitudinal axle or at an angle of 45° to the
right or left of the longitudinal axle and
– The direction of pull runs along the longitu-
dinal axle towards the rear without diverting
up or down.
Towing free
to the rear
• Fasten a steel rope to one of the towing eyes on the rear chassis wall
using a shackle.
The rear towing coupling (1) is designed for a
maximum tensile force of 100 kN (about 10 t)
(22,480 lbf (about 22,050 lbs)), if:
– The direction of pull runs along the level of
the longitudinal axle and
– The direction of pull runs along the longitu-
dinal axle towards the rear without diverting
up or down.
Remove the spare wheel (2) if necessary;
à p. 8 - 33.
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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.