Scania L Series Product Information page 85

Recovery and shunting
NOTE:
The engine cannot be tow-started when the vehicle is equipped with an
automatic gearbox.
When towing, the tow pin should be used together with a drawbar. The tow pin
is located behind the registration plate. 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.
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.
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.
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