KAESER M122 - Adjusting the Towbar Height; Changing the Towing Eye; Fig. 23 Towbar Height Adjustment

6.4.1 Option sa
Adjusting the towbar height
Fig. 23 Towbar height adjustment
1 Locking lever
2 Split pin
3 Split pin properly inserted
4 Handle
1. Pull out the split pin and unscrew the locking lever to the stop.
2.
Adjust the towbar with the handle until it is horizontal with the coupling on the towing vehicle
and parallel to the ground.
The parallel tie bar ensures that the overrun braking mechanism stays horizontal (Fig. 23.
The centre-piece can be moved up to 50° upwards and 10° downwards for height adjustment.
3.
Tighten the locking lever again and secure by striking with a hard rubber hammer.
4. Insert the cotter pin.
5. Check if:
■ the teeth in the adjustment joint are fully engaged.
■ The locking lever is tight.
■ The split pin is correctly inserted to secure the locking lever (see 3 in Fig. 23).
6. Tighten the locking lever again after 50 km.
The serrations joint will not disengage. The serrations are corroded together.
➤
Free the serrations by jerking the towbar horizontally and vertically.
6.4.2 Changing the towing eye
The towbar can be fitted with various towing eyes or couplings.
6 Installation
6.4 Adjusting the chassis
No.: 9_6974 20 E
Service manual Portable compressor
M122
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