AL-KO Euro-Compact, Operating Instructions Manual

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mileage is experienced earlier inspection and
adjustment may be necessary.
Note that travel of more than 60% of total overrun
device shaft movement is indicative that brake
adjustment is required.
Steel spring axle maintenance - taper roller bea-
ring
- Grease the 4 lubrication nipples of the steel spring
axle every 5 000 km.
(Grease: Kluber Costrac GI 1501)
- Otherwise maintenance is as for standard axle.
“Running or dead axle” maintenance
After 1 500 km or 6 months
- have the axial play of the hub bearing checked
and adjusted, if necessary.
- With boat trailers which are driven into water or
sea water the hub bearing should be re-greased
shortly after contact with the water (with the
exception of waterproof hubs).
Maintenance and care of galvanized vehicle
parts
The formation of white rust is only a blemish and
can never be excluded completely. The following
measures are necessary to minimise this as far as
possible.
• Ensure an adequate air circulation during storage.
• Clean the galvanised surfaces with clear water
(e.g. steam clean) after journeys in winter.
• Re-grease and/or oil joints and bearing points!
Spare parts
Spare parts are sefety critical parts! For this reason
when fitting spare parts in our products we recom-
mend the use of original AL-KO parts or those parts
that we have explicity approved. The reliability,
safety and suitability of parts designed especially for
our products, has been determinded using a special
est procedure. In spine of constantly monitoring the
market we are unable to assess or vouch for other
products.
If repair work or servicing is required AL-KO have a
large network of AL-KO service stations throughout
Europe. A list of service centres can be requested
direct if required. Please bear in mind that repairs
should only be carried out by trained and qualified
workshops/personnel.
To establish the correct spare parts required for
your axle you should always quote the axle type
(axle identification plate) and spare part identificati-
on number (ETI No.). This is imprinted on the wheel
brake or on the identification plate. Please establish
both these details before contacting AL-KO or its
agents.
Troubleshooting
Fault Cause Elimination
Poor braking Linings are not fully bedded in. Will pass after braking a few times.
Linings are damaged/dirty Have set replaced.
Friction losses too high, overrun Ensure smooth action of transmission
device shaft corroded. equipment including brake cable.
Reversing heavy or blocked Only occurs when the braking system Re-adjust braking system.
is set too tightly.
Auto-reverse lever is stuck.
Restore to working order and lubricate.
Brakes overheating when driving Incorrect setting. Check brake adjustment.
Braking system not fully released during Release hand-brake. Check transmission
forward travel. equipment (ensure smooth action).
Overrun lever stuck. Check overrun lever.
Wheel brake dirty. Clean.
Cable or Bowden cable kinked. Renew Bowden cable.
Release springs defective or broken. Renew springs.
Rust deposit in brake drum(s). Replace brake drum(s) and shoes, if necessary.
Handbrake force low Incorrect setting - friction losses too great. Check setting.
Linings are not run in. Will pass after braking a few times.
Friction losses too high. Ensure smooth action of transmission equip-
ment including Bowden cable. (Oil)
Uncomfortable ride or Too much play in the braking system. Check setting.
jerky braking Shock absorber defective Have shock absorber checked and if neces-
sary change.
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