Operating instructions
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Operating instructions
Coupling handle (Fig 1/item 1.) Stabiliser Lever (Fig
1/item 2.)
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 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), simple 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, open 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.
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Fig 1.
Fig 3.
Fig 4.