Swift Owner's Handbook - Swift Group

MaintenanceCentre brake rod. Check full threadengagement in the fork end of theoverrunning device. Secure locking nut.At the axle ensure compensator plate isparallel to the axle by setting the adjusternuts on the bowden cables. Secure locknuts.Adjust centre brake rod at the rear nut sothere is no clearance between the overrunlever and the drawshaft and plate. Securelock nuts.Correct adjustment of the linkage can bechecked by engaging handbrake lever on thesecond tooth of the ratchet segment. In thisposition you should feel a slight brakingforce at the wheels.98Finally screw up the self locking nut to give1mm clearance between the nut and thespring cylinder.Note: Reversing will be difficult if eitherwheel brake or brake linkage isoveradjusted.GENERAL NOTES ONMAINTENANCE1. Brake Drum/Hub AssemblyThe EURO AXLE fitted to your caravancomes complete with maintenance-freewheel bearings GREASED AND SERVICEDFOR LIFE. Adjustment is not required duringthe design life of the sealed bearing(100,000 km).WARNING: If replacement of the brakedrum or shoes is required, this must becarried out by authorised AL-KO ServiceCentres.If the warning is not observed:- the warranty is void and- the wheel may become detached.Any attempt to slacken the nuts on the stubaxle will result in the toe-in being adjusted.This will cause:- Loss of guarantee- Bad towing performance- Increased tyre wear2. Couplings1. Clean and grease spherical seat, bearingparts and pivot pins regularly.2. Thoroughly examine all moving parts forwear and correct functioning.3. Couplings should never be drilled.