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QUALITY FOR LIFE AL-KO AKS3004 STABILISER COUPLING Service Information Printed June 2010 AKS3004 Stabiliser Coupling FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3...
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All AKS stabilizers must only be used with 50mm tow balls connected to the towing vehicle with an anti rotation plate which does not allow the tow ball to unscrew or rotate. Contact AL-KO for advice or supply. If friction pads are contaminated with grease they should not be cleaned as this will have a reduced stabilizing effect.
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QUALITY FOR LIFE Please check the conditions for the attachment by following the steps listed below: Clearances for stabilizing handle (locking handle) The area above the tow ball of the vehicle must be free from vehicle components or attachments (e.g. vehicle overhang, spare wheel etc.) and allow full function of the stabilizing handle.
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QUALITY FOR LIFE WARNING: Coupling ball is correctly engaged when the green edge of the safety indicator button (Figure 13/3) is visible. Uncoupling The uncoupling of the trailer from the towing vehicle takes place in the reverse order: Pull the stabilizing handle right up to stop (top end position of the stabilizing lever).
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QUALITY FOR LIFE Servicing and Cleaning 4.1 Replacing friction pads (lateral friction pads) This should be done when the arrow on the pressure plate has reached or passed the “replace” marking on the housing (Figure 15/3). Uncouple AKS 2004/AKS 3004. Remove protective caps (Figure 16/1) with the aid of a screwdriver.
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QUALITY FOR LIFE diameter must not be less than 49 mm) PLEASE NOTE: All maintenance work should be carried out by specialist workshops authorized by AL-KO (Service Centers) or in accordance with the AL-KO Operating Instructions. Replacing the friction bearing bushing:...
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QUALITY FOR LIFE Coated tow ball Tow ball coatings (e.g. Zinc plated, Chrome plated, Dacromet, lacquered, KTL or any other coating) must be removed with a 100-120 grade emery cloth, otherwise noise, excess wear, decreased stabilizing efficiency or damage of the AKS 2004/3004 parts may occur. When using in extreme winter conditions, carefully spray the visual indicator (coupling engaged) with defroster 4.4 Lubrication...
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Spare parts are safety critical parts! For this reason when fitting spare parts in our products we recommend the use of original AL-KO Genuine parts or those parts that we have explicitly approved. The reliability, safety and suitability of parts designed especially for our...
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Failure to follow instructions may result in serious injury. Contact AL-KO for advice or supply. FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3...
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