DANGER
While manoeuvring, there is a risk of fatal injury in
the area between the truck and the towing vehicle!
Inform the driver of the towing vehicle and the me-
chanic attaching the tow bar about the risks. When
you fit the tow bar, always use a second person to
guide the towing vehicle manoeuvres.
– Manoeuvre with a second person as a guide.
CAUTION
Steering is stiff! There is no power steering if the
hydraulics fail!
– Select a slow towing speed to ensure that the
truck and the towing vehicle can be braked and
controlled effectively at all times.
CAUTION
If the truck is not steered while it is being towed, the
truck may veer out in an uncontrolled manner!
– The truck being towed must also be steered by a
driver.
– The driver of the truck being towed must sit in
the driver's seat and fasten the seat belt before
towing.
– Where possible, activate the restraint systems
provided.
– Set down the load and lower the fork arms
so that they are close to the ground.
– Set the drive direction switch to the neutral
position.
– Apply the parking brake.
– Switch off the key switch.
– Check the pulling and braking forces of the
towing vehicle.
– With a second person as a guide, manoeu-
vre the towing vehicle to the truck.
– Secure the tow bar to the tow coupling on
the towing vehicle and on the truck.
– Sit in the driver's seat of the truck being
towed and fasten the seat belt.
– Where possible, activate the restraint sys-
tems provided.
– Release the parking brake.
Operation
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Procedure in emergencies
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