Scania L Series Product Information page 82

Recovery and shunting
and secure the tow pin in one of the attachment points. If possible, the vehicle
should be unladen when towing. If possible, run the engine at idle speed to
obtain power steering and air pressure in the brake system. The parking brake
can be applied automatically in the event of the pressure in the brake system
falls if it is released with air to the braking system. Therefore, if air is not
continuously supplied from the towing vehicle, stop at regular intervals and
charge the air system.
When towing, the tow pin must be used together with the towing bar. The tow pin can be positioned on both sides of the vehicle.
Stringent requirements are stipulated for the person steering the towed vehicle.
The drawbar can turn in relation to the attachment. This can result in the
vehicles colliding. The picture illustrates how the vehicles should be positioned
in relation to each other during towing.
Vehicle with heavy-duty front
Recovery is always preferable to towing. Towing should always be carried out
with a drawbar.
WARNING!
It is common for several of the vehicle functions to be disengaged or out of
order during recovery and towing.
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