Explorer Group 2005 AVANTE, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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• Raise and secure drawbar jockey
wheel. The jockey wheel should be
parallel to the direction of travel at all
times.
• Inspect the hitch. The hitch jaw must
fully enclose the ball-head and be
locked. Check the coupling head
fastenings at regular intervals for firm
seating.
• Secure the breakaway cable to the
traction vehicle.
• Release parking brake before setting
off.
IN THE CASE OF A NEW VEHICLE
- After the first run under load conditions
and no more than 32km (20 miles) -
• Check wheel bolts for firm seating
using a torque wrench.The same
applies after each wheel change. For
wrench settings see index - Tyre Wear
& Damage
We wish you a safe journey!
HANDLING (OPERATION)
COUPLING AND UNCOUPLING
The trailer hitch (ball-head hitch) on your
BPW chassis is design-tested. The
maximum load, supported at the coupling
point must be complied with and has the
added safety feature of “Click On” when
fully located on the towing ball.
Lower drawbar jockey wheel to the
ground. Reverse the car up to the trailer
or, in the case of a small trailer,
manoeuvre the trailer up to the car’s trailer
coupling.
COUPLING:
Open coupling jaw by pulling lever H
vigorously upwards in the direction of the
arrow until lever locks open. Lower the
opened hitch onto the ball-head vehicle
coupling and the lever will automatically
release. Closing and locking are carried
out automatically.
Connect the breakaway cable and
electrical plug to the traction vehicle.
Crank jockey wheel fully upwards and
secure. Release parking brake before
setting off.
Visual check: the ball-head may no longer
be visible in coupled condition.
UNCOUPLING:
Lower the jockey wheel down. Disconnect
breakaway cable and electrical plug. Pull
lever H vigorously upwards in the
direction of the arrow and hold. Wind
down jockey and lift the trailer off the
ballhead of the traction vehicle.
Then secure the trailer by applying the
parking brake.
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