Driving
5.4 Off-road driving
Operating Instructions GMK5250L 3 302 633 en 5 - 57
27.09.2017
Towing free to
the front
• Fasten a steel rope to the front towbar coupling.
The front towbar coupling (1) is designed for
a maximum tensile force of 100 kN (approx.
10 t) (22,480 lbf (approx. 22,050 lbs)) when:
– The direction of pull runs forward along the
longitudinal axis or at an angle of 45° to the
right or left of the longitudinal axis
– The direction of pull runs along the longitu-
dinal axle towards the rear without diverting
up or down.
Towing free in
reverse gear
• Fasten a steel rope to one of the towing eyes on the rear chassis wall
using a shackle.
The towing eyes (1) on the vehicle tail are
designed for a maximum tensile force of 75 kN
(approx. 7.5 t) (16,860 lbf (approx. 16,530 lbs)),
when:
– The direction of pull runs along the level of
the longitudinal axis
– The direction of pull runs along the longitu-
dinal axle towards the rear without diverting
up or down.
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Risk of damage to the chassis!
Only tow the truck crane free while observing the procedure given for the
pulling direction.
Pulling out the truck crane jerkily or at an angle may damage the chassis.
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Risk of damage to the chassis!
Only tow the truck crane free while observing the procedure given for the
pulling direction. Otherwise the chassis may be damaged or the towing
eyes may be torn off or bend.