Maintenance work on the carrier
7.19 Towbar coupling
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GMK 4100L-1
7.19 Towbar coupling
Depending on the equipment fitted to your truck crane, it may have towbar
couplings (additional equipment) from different manufacturers.
The wear values for other manufacturers may vary from those specified;
à Separate engine operating instructions, provided by the manufacturer.
7.19.1 Lubricating the towbar coupling
This maintenance work is not required if the towbar coupling is connected
to the central lubrication system.
Grease, spare
parts, tools
– Grease gun from the tool set.
H
To avoid over-lubrication, the towbar coupling may only be lubricated
when open.
• Clean the grease nipples (2) and (3).
• Open the towbar coupling. To do this,
move the lever (1) up.
• Press grease into the grease nipples (2)
and (3).
• Close the towbar coupling.
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Lubricating
grease
Designation
to DIN 51502
Specification
classification
GROVE part no.
Grease KP - 1K - 50 DIN 51825 03233369
G
Risk of injury when the automatic closing device is triggered.
Do not put your hand into the coupling jaw when the towbar coupling
is ope
n.
This may trigger the automatic closing device, make the cotter pin
move down and seriously injure your hand.