Preparing for the road
25
Owners handbook 2022
To hitch up with the AKS 3004 follow the
following procedure:
•
Using the coupling handle (which should
be in the upright position), put the AKS
on to the towball. Push the black handle
down and check the green indicator
button is showing. (Fig. 1)
• Press the red stabilising lever down.
The AKS is now ready for the road.
(Fig. 2)
Safety Indicators
• If the green indicator is visible then you
know you have correctly coupled your
AKS to your towing vehicle. (Fig. 3)
Wear Indicator
For coupling mechanism and front/rear
friction pads. (Fig. 4)
• Wear of the coupling ball and
mechanism can be easily monitored.
If the green section is visible (when
coupled to your towball) then the front/
rear friction pads, coupling ball and
mechanism are in order.
• If the red lower section obscures the
green section then you need to check
these parts immediately.
Fig.1 Fig.2
Fig.3
Fig.4
Warning
The tow ball should be free of grease
and rust, undamaged and not
excessively worn.