Malfunctions in driving mode
8.5 Emergency operation and breakdown assistance
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GMK5150L
12.01.2018
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 hazard 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.
• If you need to tow the truck crane further than 100 m (330 ft) contact
Manitowoc Crane Care.
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 max-
imum distance of 100 m (330 ft). For longer distances, additional measures
must be taken, refer to
Manitowoc Crane Care.
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