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AL-KO COUPLING
3. Check the position of the arrowhead on
the arm of the stabiliser. If it lines up with
the two green lines then the friction pads
are still as new (Fig.5/A)
If the arrowhead lines up with the
two red lines then the friction pads
are worn and should be replaced
immediately.
When the stabiliser lever is correctly applied,
the arrowhead should link up with the black
line marked 2 (Fig 5/C).
The friction pads do not require any form of
lubrication and should be cleaned with a fine
emery paper prior to every journey. It is not
necessary to adjust the friction pads.
MANOEUVRING OPERATION
For easier manoeuvring (on camp sites etc),
pull the stabiliser lever to the “up” position.
Please do not use the stabiliser lever as a
manoeuvring handle. Please use the handles
on the caravan or fit the AL-KO manoeuvring
handle to your jockey wheel (available
separately).
1. During opening or closing, the AKS must
only be operated by one person.
2. Press the stabiliser lever down by
hand only, DO NOT use your foot or
an extension bar: this will damage the
components (Fig. 6).
3. When opening or closing the stabiliser
lever, please ensure your hand does not
touch the coupling handleto avoid injury
(Fig. 6.)
FIG. 6.
NOISES WHILE DRIVING
As a rule, the friction pads of the AKS 3004 do
not make a noise during driving. Any clicking,
creaking or squeaking noises that do arise may
be due to the following:
1. Foreign bodies or dirt between the friction
pad and towball.
2. Dry operation of the draw-shaft inside the
overrun device.
3. A detachable towball which has too much
play in the locking mechanism.
REMEDIAL ACTION
1. Clean the towball and friction pads by lightly
rubbing the surface (100-120 grit emery paper)
2. Lubricate the draw-shaft sleeve via the
grease nipples. In addition, push the gaiter
forward and grease (DIN 51 825 KTA 3K) the
exposed part of the shaft (Fig, 7).
FIG. 7.
3. Visit a specialist workshop to have the ball
holding area checked for damage and the
locking mechanism for function. If necessary,
change the towball.
STORING
To reduce the possibility of contamination
of component parts of the AKS 3004 the
stabilising handle should be closed.
TOWING BALL
The automobile towing ball should measure
50mm maximum and 49mm minimum
diameter (DIN 74058). If the ball is below
49mm diameter it should be replaced
immediately.
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