Caravan Chassis Handbook - Swift Owners Club

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSFOR AKS 3004 STABILISERIMPORTANT MAINTENANCE & CLEANING ADVICE1. The towball should be cleaned regularly to remove greaseor other residue, the use of Thinners, White Spirit orBrake Cleaner is recommended - otherwise the stabilisingeffect will be severely reduced.2. If friction pads are contaminated, they should not becleaned but replaced.3. The surface of the towball must be free of grooves, rustor seizing marks.LUBRICATIONShould lubrication of the stabiliser parts become necessary,then the following must be observed.a. Clean all parts thoroughly.b. Areas may only be covered with a thin film of grease (Fig 32).c. Use multipurpose grease DIN 51825 KTA 3K.264. Towballs coated (with paint or similar) must have thissurface completely removed (use 100 or 120 grainemery paper). If this is not done, increased towball wearwill occur and may cause damage to the AKS 3004stabiliser components.5. In Winter, you should carefully spray only the visualindicator with de-icer.Fig 32 Lubrication pointsWARNINGWhen lubricating,ensure none gets intothe friction pad ortowball holding area.