Installing The Towing Eye - Paccar DAF CF 2017 Emergency Response Manual

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WARNING!

Short-distance towing: Release

the park brake, see section

'Releasing the park brake', and

adapt the driving style of the

towing combination.

Long-distance towing: Use a

recovery vehicle.

If the engine is not running during

towing, there is no power steering

and no air is supplied to the brake

system. This results in difficult

steering and increased brake pedal

force, and ultimately leads to

automatic engagement of the park

brake. This can lead to dangerous

situations.

Turn the ignition key so that the steering

wheel is released (unless the vehicle is in a

hoist).

If there is insufficient pressure in the air

reservoirs, release the park brake. See

section 'Releasing the park brake'.

To prevent damage to the gearbox, always

disconnect the prop shaft from the

differential.

CAUTION:

Always disconnect the prop

shaft when towing.

If the prop shaft remains connected

during towing, the gearbox may be

seriously damaged.

If the differential is damaged:

Hoist the vehicle at the rear and lock the

steering wheel in the straight-ahead

position.

In vehicles without oil-lubricated rear

hubs, the axle shaft can be removed on both

sides.