Towing
Safety information
DANGER
Risk of explosion through spark forma-
tion!
If the truck has to be towed out of a po-
tentially explosive area, the towing vehi-
cle and tow bar used must comply with
explosion-protection regulations.
Unapproved tow bars can lead to spark
formation. In potentially explosive areas,
only tow bars with plastic sheathed ends
may be used. This prevents spark for-
mation at the connections.
– Ensure that the towing vehicle and
the tow bar comply with the explo-
sion-protection regulations.
DANGER
The brake system on the towing vehicle may fail.
Risk of accident!
If the brake system of the towing vehicle is not ade-
quately sized, the vehicle may not brake safely or the
brakes may fail. The towing vehicle must be able to
absorb the pulling and braking forces from the un-
braked towed load (total actual weight of the truck).
– Check the pulling and braking forces of the towing
vehicle.
DANGER
The truck could drive into the towing vehicle when
the towing vehicle brakes. Risk of accident!
If a rigid connection has not been used for bidirec-
tional power transmission during towing, the truck
may drive into the towing vehicle when the towing
vehicle brakes. For safety reasons, only a tested tow
bar may be used.
– Use a tested tow bar.
6036Ba-026
Operation
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Procedure in emergencies
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