Operating instructions

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Operating instructions
Coupling handle and stabilising lever.
The Stabiliser lever (Fig 2/ Item 2) must be in the
uppermost position (open).
Coupling
Pull the coupling handle (Fig. 3/Item 1) up in the
direction of the arrow. The coupling mechanism has an
open position i.e. as long as the AKS 3004 is not placed
on the ball, the handle will remain open. Put the opened
coupling onto the clean towball. The handle must now
make an audible click and return to the at position.
The coupling is correctly engaged when the
green edge of the safety indicator button is
visible (Fig. 4/Item 3).
Always ensure that the jockey wheel is fully
raised and secure before commencing any
journey.
Stabiliser Unit:
To operate the Stabiliser (once coupled to the towball),
simply press the stabiliser lever down as far as it will go
(Fig. 4/Item 2).
Uncoupling
1) Pull the stabiliser lever handle up as far as it will go,
the coupling handle and lift the AKS 3004 from the
towball. With larger nose loads, coupling and uncoupling
can be made easier by using the jockey wheel to assist
lifting.
The friction pads are pressed against the towball and
hence generate a stabilising/damping force. These pads
are therefore subject to wear over time, however they
will have a long service life (circa. 30,000 Miles), provided
they are well maintained and kept free of grease/dirt.
Checking the efciency of the left/right friction pads:
1. Check that the stabiliser is correctly coupled by
ensuring the coupling handle is fully down and the
red indicator button is in the raised position.
2. Push the stabiliser lever (g 5/item 1) down until
resistance is felt (i.e. the friction pads are in contact
with the ball but not yet under pressure.)
3. Check the position of the arrowhead on the arm of
the stabiliser. If it lines up with the two green lines
then the friction pads are still as new (Fig 5/A)
If the arrowhead lines up with the two red lines
then the friction pads are worn and should be
replaced immediately
When the stabiliser lever is correctly applied, the
arrowhead should link up with the black line marked 2
(Fig 5/C)
The friction pads do not require any form of lubrication
and should be cleaned with a ne emery paper prior to
every journey. It is not necessary to adjust the friction
pads.
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Fig 4.
Fig 2. Fig 3.
Fig 5.