AL-KO G&S Chassis Caravan, Warranty And Service Hand Book

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Table of Contents
The First Inspection Checklist
Component Check/adjustment required
*Wheel nuts
Check for tightness using a quality tension (torque) wrench. Please
refer to the wheel tightening procedure explained later in this booklet.
Wheelnut tightness should be checked every 100km the first 500km.
*Suspension mounting bolts
Visual check to ensure bolts and locknuts are present and appear to be
tight
*Control arm mounting bolts
(Control Rider and Road
Rider only)
Visual check to ensure bolts and locknuts are present and appear to be
tight
*Electric Brakes
Check operation. Adjust brakes, as per the brake suppliers’ instructions
booklet, which is provided with this handbook.
*Park brake
Check cable adjustment by applying the parking brake. The park brake
should be fully engaged after a maximum of 6 “clicks.” Use knurled knob
on cable to adjust. If correct adjustment cannot be achieved, service
and parking brakes must be adjusted as per the brake manufacturer’s
adjustment procedure. Contact your caravan dealer for assistance if
required.
*Tyres
Check tyre pressure.
Where required, inflate/deflate to the correct pressure. Calculating the
correct pressure is set out on
page… of this handbook.
Check for abnormal or uneven tread wear. If uneven or abnormal wear is
present, contact the caravan dealer immediately.
*A frame Check for permanent distortion, cracks or separation of components.
*Tow coupling
Check coupling and coupling lock for damage and for correct operation.
Check coupling mounting bolts to ensure all locknuts are present and
appear tight.
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