Maintenance And Care - AL-KO V / VIERKANT Manual De Instrucciones

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CAUTION!
Do not use the handbrake lever as a ma-
noeuvring handle.
Parking
If the trailer is uncoupled from the towing ve-
hicle, then the following must be done:
the parking brake must be engaged.
the trailer must be secured with two addi-
tional chocks.
When parking or laying up the vehicle/trai-
ler combination, engage the trailer's parking
brake.
CAUTION!
The trailer may roll back 25 to 30 cm un-
til the full force of the brake takes effect!
When laying up the trailer, ensure suffi-
cient clearance.
CAUTION!
When you apply the parking brake en-
sure that it functions correctly.
Incorrect function may be noticeable by the follo-
wing:
Noticeable loss of force
The handbrake lever does not move smoothly
The handbrake is difficult to move
Loose components
On handbrake levers with gas spring support also
by the following:
Visible corrosion or damage to the gas spring
piston rod
Visible oil loss from the gas springs
OPERATION
Coupling
1. Coupling head: Manoeuvre the opened cou-
pling head via the trailer hitch and turn the jo-
ckey wheel crank until the coupling head en-
gages.
2. Drawbar eyes: Couple the drawbar eye in the
coupling jaw.
3. Use the jockey wheel crank to completely turn
in the jockey wheel. The support shoe must
be securely engaged in the recess of the outer
tube.
4. Open the clamping clip.
5. Pull the jockey wheel upwards as far as pos-
sible.
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6. Tighten the clamping clip.
7. Connect the power cable to the towing vehi-
cle.
8. Guide the breakaway cable through the eye
of the breakaway cable guide.
9. Attach the breakaway cable to the towing ve-
hicle using a spring hook (04 - 06).
10. Release the handbrake lever and remove the
chocks.
Handbrake
CAUTION!
Danger from uncontrolled movement. Al-
ways apply the handbrake lever fully!
Operate the handbrake:
Handbrake lever with gas spring support (07)
Handbrake lever with spring set (08)
Handbrake lever with spring mechanism (09)
Handbrake lever with gas spring support and
spring accumulator (10)
Tightening
1. Engage the handbrake lever completely.
Releasing
1. Press and hold the lock button*.
2. Move the handbrake lever back past the dead
centre area to the initial position.
* Not all versions have a lock button

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

CAUTION!
Always secure the trailer with chocks
prior to performing any maintenance and
care jobs.
The overrun device forms part of the
brake system. Irrespective of the ser-
vice intervals for the overrun device, the
brake system must be inspected for the
first time by a specialist workshop after
1500 km or 6 months.
During maintenance, care and inspection work,
check all system parts for operational safety and
perfect technical condition.
Have damaged parts replaced.
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