Caravan Chassis Handbook - Swift Owners Club

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AXLE TYPES‘STANDARD AXLE’ MAINTENANCE(TAPER ROLLER BEARINGS)After 1500 km or 6 monthsHave the axial play of the hub bearing checked and adjustedif necessary.After 10,000 km or 12 monthsCheck quantity and quality of grease, renew if necessary.With boat trailers which are driven into fresh/salt water, thehub bearing should be regreased shortly after contact withthe water (with the exception of waterproof hubs). Check thewear of the wheel brake linings every 10,000 km or every12 months through inspection hole (Fig 6) and adjust ifnecessary. Where continuous travel in hilly regions or highmileage is experienced, earlier inspection and adjustmentmay be necessary.SPARE PARTSSpare parts are safety critical parts! For this reason when fittingspare parts in our products we recommend the use of originalAL-KO parts or those parts that we have explicitly approved. Thereliability, safety and suitability of parts designed especially for ourproducts, has been determined using a special test procedure. Inspite of constantly monitoring the market we are unable to assessor vouch for other products.If repair work or servicing is required, AL-KO have a large networkof AL-KO service stations throughout Europe.To establish the correct spare parts required for your axle youshould always quote the axle type (axle identification plate Figs 1/2)and Spare Part Identification no. (ETI No.), which will be stampedonto the wheel brake or identification plate (Fig 7). Please establishthese numbers before contacting AL-KO or a Service Agent.STANDARD AXLE MAINTENANCE(SEALED FOR LIFE BEARINGS)AL-KO Wheel Hubs are fitted as standard with Sealed ForLife bearings which are maintenance free.8
AXLE TYPESETI No.811...Fig 8 Rebound or Free PositionFig 7 Spare Part Identification NumberThe AL-KO rubber suspension axle has been designed& developed to suit all types of road conditions and ismaintenance free.Three rubber elements are contained within an hexagonalaxle tube. These provide suspension and have inherentdamping characteristics.Fig 9 Normal Laden PositionFigs 8, 9 & 10 show the deformation of the rubber elementsat the extremes of suspension movement.The axle is designed to ride with the suspension drop arm at,or slightly below, the horizontal position.For Trouble Shooting & Fault Finding see Table 1 on page 44.Fig 10 Maximum Bump9
Page 1 and 2: CARAVAN CHASSISHANDBOOK FOR VEHICLE
Page 3 and 4: AL-KO CARAVAN CHASSISHOT DIP GALVAN
Page 5 and 6: AL-KO CARAVAN CHASSISLOADINGLoads t
Page 7: AXLE TYPESMAINTENANCE AND CLEANINGM
Page 11 and 12: AL-KO BRAKING SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTStab
Page 13 and 14: AL-KO BRAKING SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTBala
Page 15 and 16: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSFOR AKS 3004
Page 27 and 28: COUPLING TYPES AK160 & AK300OPERATI
Page 29 and 30: COUPLING TYPES AK7, AK10/2 OR AK252
Page 31 and 32: COUPLING TYPES AK7, AK10/2 OR AK252
Page 33 and 34: OVERRUN DEVICESCAUTIONThe breakaway
Page 35 and 36: OVERRUN DEVICESEURO-OVERRUN DEVICE
Page 37 and 38: ACCESSORIESAL-KO AMS MAMMUTMammut i
Page 39 and 40: ACCESSORIES12345678910Fig 43 Fittin
Page 41 and 42: ACCESSORIESROAD WHEELSIn most insta
Page 43 and 44: ACCESSORIESSPARE WHEEL CARRIERSEach
Page 45 and 46: TROUBLE SHOOTING & FAULT FINDINGTAB
Page 47: TROUBLE SHOOTING & FAULT FINDINGTAB

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