11. Maintenance and upkeep
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Changing the friction pads
It is easy to replace the friction pads
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if they are worn out or co
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vered in oil or grease. KNOTT offers the appropriate replacement set
for replacing the front and back friction pads.
Please note the detailed instructions for assembly in the manufacturer's
spare part kit.
Noises
Noises may occur while towing your caravan; however, they have no
influence on the operation and stabilising effect of the stabiliser hitch.
Possible causes of these noises can be:
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. a painted (dacromet coated) ball on the tow vehicle.
2. A galvanized or varnished tow ball on the tow vehicle.
3.
A damaged, rusty or dirty tow ball on the tow vehicle.
4.
Dirty or worn out friction pads
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in the hitch.
5. the towbar or brake rod in the linings of the overrunning
equipment are running dry.
Hints
For 1., 2. 3. and 4.:
- please refer to the sections "Tow ball on towing vehicle" and "Hitch".
for 5:
- Use the lubricating nipple to grease the bushings. Remove the
gangway bellows and grease the exposed tow bar.
- Clean the removable tow ball on the locking mechanism and gre
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ase it again (see separate operating instructions for the removable
tow bar).
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11.3 Brakes
Initial inspection
The brakes must first be inspected after you have driven 500 km. In
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spections must be documented in the KNOTT service manual by the
authorised specialist who carries out the inspection. A documented
report is just as much a prerequisite for any possible guarantee claims
as is the compliance with the regulations for maintenance and upkeep.
Friction pads
Diagram of friction pads
After exchanging the brake pads, drive the first 100 km
carefully, because the full brake force has not yet been
reached.
Use only original KNOTT friction pads.
These have been precisely tailored to meet the require
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ments of the KS 25 stabiliser hitch.
If other friction pads are used, either the stabilising effect
will be negatively influenced or the ball neck could be
damaged.
