Caravan Chassis Handbook - Swift Owners Club

TROUBLE SHOOTING & FAULT FINDINGTABLE 2 COUPLING HEADSFAULT CAUSE REMEDYCOUPLING DOES NOTENGAGE ONTO BALLBall diameter too large.Ball could be damaged or deformed.Coupling head dirty or defective.Change ball to correct size.Fit new ball.Clean & Lubricate coupling and replace if necessary.DIFFICULTY IN UNCOUPLINGBRAKES OVERHEATINGTOO MUCH PLAYIN THE COUPLINGBall damaged or deformed.Coupling damaged or deformed.Coupling head under pressure from damper.Incorrect setting.Braking system not fully released.Overrun lever stuck.Damage or Corrosionto braking system.Coupling damaged or deformed.Ball too small.Fit new ball.Replace if necessary.Pull forward a few inches to relieve pressure.Reset Brakes as pages 10-12.Check Handbrake has been released &the system is running freely.Lubricate and free off Reverse Lever.Check system as pages 10-12 and repair orrenew parts as necessary.Replace if necessary.Fit new ball.45