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HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
(with adjustable towbar)
Remove spring pin (1).
Release locking nut (2).
Adjust required height of the towbar.
Tighten locking nut (2) by hand.
Secondly tighten locking nut (2) using an
extension tube (3).
Tighten the locking nut of the upper joint with a
handforce of 250 N.
Tighten the locking nut of the lower joint with a
handforce of 400 N.
Secure locking nut (2) with spring pin (1).
Height adjustment should be undertaken on
levelled ground and in coupled condition.
When readjusting, make sure that the front point
of the towbar is horizontal with the coupling
point.
Before starting a trip, ensure that the adjustment
shaft is secure, so that stability and safety is
guaranteed while driving. If necessary, tighten the
locking nut (2). See alongside.
Before towing the compressor, make
sure that the joints of the towbar are
secured with maximum strength without
damaging the towbar. Be sure that there
is no clearance between the teeth of the
joints.