Front towing coupling

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.

Note:

Use a rigid tow bar to tow the bus.

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.

Note:

The towing coupling must not be used for towing trailers.

Towing with the front axle

Danger.

The ignition starter switch must not be switched to position 2 while the front axle is raised. The wheels on the driven axle may lock. Failure to comply could result in brake intervention by ABS/ASR or by the articulation angle controller, which could cause the rear axle to skid. Operation

Front towing coupling

Front towing coupling

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Grasp handle recesses (2) with both hands and open front flap (1).

Operation

Front towing coupling

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Move the levers on both flap locks (1) to the left (when viewed in the direction of travel) to release the lower section of the front flap.

The lower section of the front flap folds down.

Note:

A retention strap prevents the lower section of the front flap from folding down completely.

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Lift locking tab (6) slightly and turn the linchpin clockwise by handle (5) until it is released.

Pull the linchpin up and out of the towing coupling.

Fit the eyelet of the tow bar into the towing coupling.

Fit the linchpin into the towing coupling and eyelet of the tow bar. Turn the linchpin anti-clockwise by handle (5) until locking tab (6) engages.

Note:

The linchpin must remain engaged in locking tab (6) at all times.

Close the front flap.