Operation Manual

Before the journey
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25Caravan - 12-11 - EN
4.4 Tow couplings
4.4.1 AKS 1300 stabiliser
Connecting:
 Pull the coupling handle (Fig. 1,3) upwards.
 Place the opened stabiliser on the towing ball.
 Push the coupling handle (Fig. 1,3) downwards by hand (not with your foot).
 Turn the handwheel (Fig. 1,1) to the right until it clearly engages.
 Conduct a visual inspection: The green cylinder of the safety indicator (Fig. 1,2)
has to be visible.
 Activate the stabilising mechanism. To do so, push the stabilising lever (Fig. 1,4)
downwards as far as it will go.
4.4.2 AKS 3004 stabiliser
Connecting:
 Pull the stabilising lever (Fig. 2,1) upwards as far as it will go.
 Pull the coupling handle (Fig. 2,2) upwards.
 Place the opened stabiliser on the towing ball. The coupling handle must
audibly lock back into its initial position.
 In addition, push the coupling handle downwards by hand (not with your foot).
Closing and securing is carried out automatically.
 Conduct a visual inspection: The green cylinder of the safety indicator (Fig. 2,3)
has to be visible.
 Activate the stabilising mechanism. To do so, push the stabilising lever (Fig. 2,1)
downwards as far as it will go.
Z Before connecting, ensure that the tow ball of the coupling device is free of dirt
and grease.
Fig. 1 AKS 1300 stabiliser
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Fig. 2 AKS 3004 stabiliser
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