AL-KO CHASSIS & TYRES
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CHASSIS & UNDERGEAR
Never Overload!
• No overloading of the vehicles in excess
of the permissible total weight.
•Avoid over-stressing of the hitch or
suspension system. Avoid subjecting the
axles to any impacts or jolting.
• Adapt your driving speed to the road
conditions and the load condition of the
caravan. This applies particularly when
negotiating bends.
• Ensure that wheels and tyres are not
overloaded.
• Protect the brakes against overheating
on long downhill stretches, such as
mountain passes in the Alps, by taking
breaks in driving.
• Servicing of the chassis and braking
system should take place once every
twelve months by a qualified engineer or
approved dealer.
Operating Instructions which should
also be adhered to by the driver
• Do not leave the handbrake on for long
periods of time.
• The handbrake, when in good working
order, will retard the trailer by 18%. When
parking on steep slopes it is highly
recommended that wheel chocks are
used.
• When raising and lowering the jockey
wheel, excessive force should not be
used on the handle as this could result in
damage to the mechanism.
Inspections prior to each run
•Tyre pressure and tyre condition.
• Wheel fastening.
• Functioning of lighting and the braking
systems.
• Raise and secure the jockey wheel. The
jockey wheel should be parallel to the
direction of travel at all times.
•Inspect the hitch. The coupling must fully
enclose the ball-head and be locked.
• Secure the breakaway cable to the
towing vehicle.
• Release parking brake.
Handling (operation)
Coupling and uncoupling
Note: The handle of the ball hitch and the
handbrake lever must not be used as a
manoeuvring aid. There is a risk of damage
to the internal components.
The coupling head (ball-head hitch) on your
BPW chassis is design-tested. The maximum
load supported at the coupling point must be
complied with. Lower the jockey wheel to the
ground. Reverse the towing vehicle up to the
caravan or move the caravan to the coupling
point.
COUPLING HEAD
Coupling
Mount open ball-head hitch on the ball and
press downwards until the operating lever is
horizontal to the ball-head hitch.
Connect the breakaway cable and electrical
plug to the towing vehicle.
Wind up the jockey wheel fully and secure by
firmly clamping it. Release parking brake
before setting off.
Uncoupling
Lower the jockey wheel down.
Disconnect breakaway cable and electrical
plug.
Apply the parking brake. Open the ball-head
hitch by swinging the operating lever in the
direction of travel and lift up off the ball.
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