Towing with a tow bar (rigid buses

Danger.

There is a risk of fire and burns due to the high exhaust temperatures and the hot exhaust pipe for the auxiliary heating. For this reason, make sure when stopping the bus that there is no ignitable material (e.g. dry grass, leaves, etc.) in the area around the exhaust system, the engine and the auxiliary heating exhaust system.

Note:

Before you switch off the engine, allow it to continue running at idling speed for approximately 1-2 minutes (to allow the exhaust turbochargers to cool down if the coolant temperature is high or if you have been driving at full engine output (e.g. on hilly roads)).

Towing with a tow bar (rigid buses)

Danger.

Only authorised specialists (recovery services) are permitted to tow away brokendown buses. The rules and regulations in the country concerned must be observed.

Caution:

Special measures are required in order to protect the transmission if the bus is to be towed: For safety reasons the propeller shaft must always be removed. The propeller shaft securing screws at the axle flange must be removed and those at the transmission flange secured against displacement.

Danger.

The ignition starter switch of the vehicle being towed must always remain in position 2 during the towing procedure. The steering lock must not be allowed to engage. Failure to comply with this guideline could result in the steering locking. Safety-relevant functions would no longer be operational.

Note:

The front flap must remain closed for the duration of the towing procedure.

Note:

The towing coupling is suitable only for towing vehicles having a gross weight of no more than 18 tonnes. Operation

Towing with a tow bar (rigid buses)