brinkmann - Ramirent

4 Transport and connection
Ball head coupling
Coupling indicator (1)
Wear indicator (2)
BRINKMANN
MASCHINENFABRIK GMBH & CO. KG
The ball head coupling on the machine is fi tted with a coupling
indicator (1) and a wear indicator (2). Before towing, attach the
coupling on the machine correctly to the trailer coupling on the towing
vehicle and lock.
The coupling indicator consists of a red and green cylinder on the ball
head coupling. When the coupling is open, only the red head of the
cylinder is visible. If the coupling is connected correctly, the cylinder
pops out to reveal a green edge.
Danger ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
If the cylinder does not pop out when the machine is attached and only
the red head of the cylinder is visible, the coupling is not connected
correctly or is faulty and the machine should not be towed under any
circumstances.
The ball head coupling could detach itself during the journey. Risk of
accident.
The wear indicator is located on the handle (3) of the ball head coupling
and becomes visible when the handle is closed. It indicates the wear
on the machine ball head coupling or on the towing vehicle ball. If the
wear is within the permitted limits, the wear indicator is green but if
the ball head coupling or ball are worn, the wear indicator is red (green
area is no longer visible).
Note ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Tow the machine approx. 500m before inspecting the wear indicator.
The towing motion adjusts the coupling mechanism.
Danger ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
If the wear indicator is red, the machine has not been secured to
the towing vehicle correctly and should not be towed. The ball head
coupling could detach itself during the journey. Risk of accident.
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