Operation 4
Procedure in emergencies
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 power
transmission in two directions 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.
CAUTION
If the truck drive between the drive motor and
the drive axle is not interrupted, the drive may be
damaged.
– Set the drive direction switch to the neutral
position.
CAUTION
Potential for da
mage to the battery male connector!
If the battery m
ale connector is disconnected while
the truck is swi
tched on (under load), an arc will be
produced. Thi
s can lead to erosion at the contacts,
which consid
erably shortens the service life of the
contacts.
– Switch off t
he truck before the battery male
connector i
s disconnected.
–Donotdis
connect the battery male connector
while the t
ruck is switched on, except in an
emerg
ency.
DANGER
Manoeuvring poses a risk to life!
People can be crushed between the truck and
towing vehicle during manoeuvring.
The towing vehicle must only be manoeuvred and
the tow bar must only be attached using a second
person as a guide. This is to alert the driver of the
towing vehicle and the mechanic attaching the tow
bar to possible risks.
– Only manoeuvre with a guide.
WARNING
Risk of accident if the hydraulics fail!
If the hydraulics fail, power steering is no longer
effective. Steering will be stiff.
– Select a towing speed that allows the truck
and towing vehicle to be braked and controlled
effectively at all times.
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