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Chapter 4 CARAVAN EQUIPMENT
THE ALKO CARAVAN CHASSIS (continued)
Please Note: 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 efficiency of the left/right friction pads:
1) Couple up AKS 2004
2) Open Stabiliser lever (Fig. 5/Item1).
3) Close Stabiliser lever until resistance is felt (ie friction pads are in
contact with the ball but not yet under pressure).
4) If the arrow on the arm (Fig. 5/Item 4) is before or on the marked
area (Fig. 5/Item 2) the friction pads are still as new (See A)
5) The arrow on the arm should lie between the marked area on the
soft dock (See B)
Fig 4