KAESER M27 - Fig. 74 Wear Alert, Ball Coupling (EU Version)

The locking indicator is not visible.
➤
Lift the handle and uncouple.
➤ Set the coupling back on the towing vehicle ball hitch and push down.
Checking the ball coupling wear indicator (EU version)
The ball coupling is equipped with a wear indicator.
The wear indicator shows:
■ Wear on the ball hitch.
■ Wear on the coupling.
Fig. 74 Wear alert, ball coupling (EU version)
1 Ball coupling
2 Wear indicator
+ Green zone (OK)
– Red zone (wear tolerance exceeded)
1.
Danger of accident from worn coupling!
The machine may detach from the towing vehicle.
➤ Do not tow the machine.
➤ Have the ball coupling and ball hitch checked.
➤ Replace worn parts.
2. Couple-up the machine and tow slowly and carefully for about 1600 feet.
The action of towing sets the coupling mechanism to maximum closure and gives a true read‐
ing on the wear indicator.
3. Interpret the wear indicator as follows:
Wear indicator Meaning
Green zone showing ■ Coupling in new condition.
■
Towing vehicle ball hitch wear within acceptable limits.
➤ No action necessary.
12 Decommissioning, Storage and Transport
12.2 Transport
No.: 9_9548 05 USE
Operator Manual Screw Compressor
M27
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