Manitowoc Grove GMK6300L Operating Manual page 247

Towing free to
the front
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Towing free to
the rear
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Operating Manual GMK6300L
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Fasten a steel rope to the front towbar coupling.
Risk of damage to the chassis!
Only tow the truck crane free while observing the procedure given for the
pulling direction.
Jerking the truck crane or pulling it at an angle can cause damage to the
chassis.
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Fasten a steel rope to one of the towing eyes on the rear chassis wall
using a shackle.
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.
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 axle or at an angle of 45° to the
right or left of the longitudinal axle and
– The direction of pull runs along the longitu-
dinal axle towards the rear without diverting
up or down.
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 axle and
– The direction of pull runs along the longitu-
dinal axle towards the rear without diverting
up or down.
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