5 Operation
Operation in special operating sit
uations
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– Unscrew the eye bolt (1) from the stowed
position.
– Take the lid (2) out of the wheel cutaway on
the rear weight.
– Place the lid in the stowed posi
tion of the
eye bolt.
– Close the battery hood again.
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– Screw in the eye bolt (1) to the stop on the
rear weight.
– Check the pulling and braking force of the
towing vehicle.
– With the help of a g
uide, attach the towing
vehicle to the tru
ck.
– Secure the tow bar to the towing vehicle and
to the eye bolt (1) of the truck.
– Sit in the driver’s seat in the truck to be
towed, and fasten the seat belt.
– Where possible, a
ctivate the restraint
systems provide
d.
– Release the parking brake.
– Select a towing speed that allows the truck
and towing vehicle to be effectively braked
and controlled at all times.
– Tow the truck.
– After towing, secure the truck from rolling
away (e.g. by applying the parking brake or
using chocks).
– Remove the tow bar.
– Open the batte
ry hood.
– Unscrew the eye bolt from the rear weight.
– Take the lid out of the stowed position of the
eye bolt and insert into the wheel cutaway
on the rear weight.
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