Greasing the automatic tow cou-
pling
NOTE
Wear to moving parts can be significantly re-
duced by appropriate servicing and regular lu-
brication of the coupling.
– Avoid over-greasing!
NOTE
Close the coupling before cleaning with a
high-pressure cleaner. After cleaning, lubri-
cate the coupling pin, tow bar eye and its sup-
porting surface again.
Model RO*243
– Pull out the safety handle (3).
– Push the hand lever (2) upwards.
– Grease using the lubricating nipple(1) in ac-
cordance with the maintenance data table;
see
⇒
Chapter "Maintenance data table",
Page 317 .
– Close the coupling by raising the coupling
pin with a suitable tool.
– For journeys with a rigid drawbar trailer, lu-
bricate the underside of the tow bar eye and
the supporting surface on the coupling.
– Determine the wear on the coupling pin.
The diameter of the spherical part must not be
less than 36.5 mm.
Model RO*244 A
– Open coupling.
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