Rev. 00 / 10.02.14
4.3.1 Towing the Vehicle
In all towing applications:
•
Insert the ignition key and switch
to position “2”.
•
Run the engine to activate hy-
draulic steering wheel support
and braking system.
•
Do not activate retarder if engine
is off.
•
Remove the propeller shaft and
shift to “Neutral” before towing
process.
•
Always tow the vehicle at low
speeds.
•
Resolve the problem mechanical-
ly in case of system air pressure
malfunctioning (see also page
164).
•
Check that tow rope, chain is
parallel to the road during the
towing process.
INFORMATION
•
Laws regarding towing the
vehicle vary according to
state laws.
•
All applications must be
done by taking the present
state’s rules into consider-
ation.
INFORMATION
•
Tow rope length can be 5
meters / 16,4 ft and tow
bar length can be maximum
1 meter / 3,28 ft.
•
Red warning signs must be
attached on tow ropes lon-
ger than 2.5 meters/8.2 ft.
•
If the lighting system of
the towed vehicle is mal-
functioning, a 0,65x0,65ft
/20 x 20 cm red reector
must be placed behind the
vehicle.
INFORMATION
• Maximum speed limit is 9,3
mph / 15 km/h for vehicles
with brake problems.
•
Maximum speed limit is
12,5 mph / 20 km/h for
vehicles with no brake prob-
lems.
WARNING
Technical knowledge is need-
ed for towing. Only road re-
covery service must perform
this application.
WARNING
Materials used for towing vary
according to malfunction type.
• For vehicles with brake pro-
blems: Tow bar
•
For vehicles without brake
pro blems: Tow rope, Tow
chain can be used.
WARNING
Drive axle shaft must be re-
moved when coach is being
towed to avoid possibility of
damage to transmission.
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