Explorer Group 2005 AVANTE, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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LUBRICATION
1. Lubricate the coupling head -
regular intervals -
Oil the coupling head at regular
intervals at the points indicated.
Grease the contact points of the ball of
the towing vehicle.
Caution: If using a stabiliser lead ie,
Winterhoff “WS 3000”) the towing ball
must be free of grease and oil.
2. Drawtubes-bushes on the housing
of the overrun hitch - initially, every
2000-3000 km (1240 to 1860 miles)s,
then every 5000 km (3100 miles)-
Apply general purpose grease via the
grease nipples until fresh grease can
be seen emerging by the bushes.
3. Deviation lever - initially, every 2000-
3000 km, (1240 to 1860 miles), then
every 5000 km (3100 miles).
If fitted, apply general purpose grease
via the grease nipple until fresh grease
can be seen emerging by the bush.
If grease nipples are not fitted, then
apply oil to the deviation lever bush.
4. Lubricate all moving parts and pivot
pins at the overrun hitch
- initially, every 2000-3000 km, (1240
to 1860 miles) then every 5000 km
(3100 miles).
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Care & Maintenance