Bailey Orion, Owner'S Manual

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Caravan Equipment
4.10.5 Secondary braking (Breakaway cable)
Please refer to details in Section 2.2.5, page 2-3.
4.10.6 Uncoupling
Having lowered the jockey wheel to the ground, operate the handle as previously described. Lift the
coupling clear of the towing ball either manually or by operating the telescopic jockey wheel.
4.10.7 Brake drum/hub assembly
The Euro Axle fitted to your Bailey caravan comes complete with maintenance-free wheel bearings
greased and serviced for life. Adjustment is not required during the design life of the sealed bearing
(100,000 km).
▲ If replacement of the brake drum or shoes is required, this must be carried out by authorised
AL-KO Service Centres. Specialist tools and equipment are required. The rear hexagonal
bolt covered by a black plastic cover must NEVER be touched.
4.10.8 Operating instructions
Coupling handle (Fig. 1/Item 1), Stabiliser Lever
(Fig. 1/Item 2)
The Stabiliser lever (Fig. 2/Item 2) must be in
the uppermost position (open).
4.10.9 Coupling
1) Pull the coupling handle (Fig. 3/Item 1) up in
the direction of arrow. The coupling
mechanism has an open position ie. as long
as the AKS 3004 is not placed on the ball, the
handle will remain open. Put the opened
coupling onto the clean towball. The handle
must now make an audible click and return to
the flat position.
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The coupling is correctly engaged when the green edge of the safety indicator button is
visible (Fig. 4/Item 3).
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Always ensure that the jockey wheel is fully raised and secure before commencing any
journey.
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Fig 1