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b.Lubricate the draw-shaft sleeve via the
greasenipples.Inaddition,pushthegaiter
forward and grease (DIN 51 825 KTA 3K)
theexposedpartoftheshaft(Fig,7).
FIG.7.
c.Visit a specialist workshop to have the
ballholdingareacheckedfor damageand
the locking mechanism for function. If
necessary,changethetowball.
Storing
To reduce the possibility of contamination
of component parts of the AKS 3004 the
stabilisinghandleshouldbeclosed.
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.
Overrunning Device
The device housing is packed with grease
on assembly, but will require periodic
maintenance to ensure smooth operation of
thebrakingsystem.
i. Re-greasetheshaftbearingsviathegrease
nipples provided at 3,000 mile intervals,
andbeforestorage.
ii.Ensurecorrectfunctioningofallpivotpins
andleversandoilregularly.
iii.Ensure correct functioning of handbrake
ratchetandoilregularly.
Jockey Wheel
Lubricatewheelandscrewthreadperiodically
withgrease.
Brake Linkage
All moving parts should be lubricated
periodically to ensure their satisfactory
operation.
Corner Steadies
Thescrewandpivotpinsshouldbelubricated
periodically to ensure their satisfactory
operation.
Braking System Adjustment
(At 500 miles, then every 3,000 miles or 1
year)
i.Ensurethetowingshaftwithcouplingheads
ispulledfullyforward.
ii. Release the handbrake to the fully off
position.Ifthehandbrakewillnotgodown
thewholewaybecauseofthefairingorany
otherobstruction;thenthefairingmustbe
cut away and/or the obstruction removed
toachievethisdesiredposition.Itwillnot
be possible to set up the braking system
properlywhenthehandbrakeisnotinthe
fullyoffposition(g.8).
iii.Jackuponesideofthecaravan(seeJack
OperationInstructions).
iv. Remove the inner plastic bung from the
backplate to expose the “star-wheel”
adjusteraccess(FIG..8).
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