Scania L Series Product Information page 78

Recovery and shunting
NOTE:
Vehicles with alarms can react at speed and lock themselves even during
recovery. Avoid leaving the starter key in the drive position during recovery
or towing.
Alternative procedure for recovery of vehicles from a ditch
• Recovery from the front via the towing brackets.
During recovery, it is necessary to take into account the maximum tow pin
load, which is 200 kN straight forwards, falling to 65 kN at a 30° angle.
• Recovery from the front, vehicle with leaf spring suspension
During recovery from a ditch, the spring attachment on the front axle beam is a
suitable towing point.
• Recovery from the front, vehicle with air suspension
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