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When laying up or storing hot dip galvanised
components, ensure good air circulation.
After winter journeys, wash the hot dip gal-
vanised components with clean water (e.g.
steam jets).
Repair work
CAUTION!
Repair work may be carried out only
by AL-KO service centres or authorised
specialist workshops.
ADVICE
Replacement parts are safety parts!
For the installation of replacement parts
into our products, we recommend the
use of original AL-KO parts, or of parts
that we have expressly approved for in-
stallation. For the clear identification of
replacement parts, our service stations
require the replacement part identifica-
tion number (ETI).
Type plate
1
Spare part identification
number (ETI No.)
TROUBLESHOOTING
Malfunction Possible cause Solution
Excessive friction losses in
the overrun device
Corrosion on the pull rod
Remove dirt and corrosion from the
transmission system and brake cable
and then check that the system opera-
tes smoothly.
Inadequate braking effect
Serious damage when ma-
noeuvring
Seek assistance from an AL-KO ser-
vice centre.
Handbrake not released Release the handbrake.Overheating of the brakes
when driving forward
Jockey wheel blocks linkage Release the jockey wheel and move it
to the correct position.
Driving is not smooth, or
braking is jerky
Shock absorber defective Have shock absorber replaced.
Trailer brakes when accele-
rator pedal is released
Shock absorber defective Have shock absorber replaced.
Trailer brakes when driving
in reverse
Corrosion and/or lack of lub-
rication for the wheel brake
Clean and regrease the moving
parts of the wheel brake.
Have worn brake shoes (< 2 mm)
replaced.
Overrun device hits end stop
audibly and noticeably
Shock absorber defective Have shock absorber replaced.
Too much air in the trans-
mission device
Have brake system adjusted.Overrun device overruns
or
Parking brake too weak to
stop trailer moving back-
wards
Brake linings worn Have brake pads replaced.
ADVICE
If you encounter any malfunctions that are not listed in this table or that you cannot rectify
yourself, please contact our responsible service centre.