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3. Chassis
Activation of the stabilization system
• To do this, press as far down as possible on the handle in the closed
position
k
to position
l
. After pushing the handle down to position
3, the spring-loaded friction pads mounted on the socket are pushed
against the ball of the towing vehicle's trailer hitch. When the hitch
is locked on correcty the hitch handle will lay parrallel to the hitch bar.
• Since a certain amount of force is required to activate the sta
-
bilising device, we recommend that you first apply force on the
handle (as shown in the illustration on the left, position
n
) and
then apply the actual clamping force as shown in position
o
.
Releasing the stabilization system
• Slowly pull the handle upwards past the dead centre position so
that it automatically jumps to position
k
.
Inspection of hitch
• The stabiliser hitch is closed when the handle is in position
k
or
l
and the green pin (ball indicator) in the control display on
the upper side of the stabiliser hitch
m
is visible.
If the KS 25 is not properly attached to the tow ball, the
caravan can detach from the tow vehicle. After hitching
up, the green pin (ball indicator) must be visible! If not,
reopen the tow bar and hitch it up correctly.
It must not be possible to release the hitch from the tow
ball when the jockey wheel is lowered.
Do not step on the drawbar when the trailer is hitched.
The maximum loads for the caravan and/or base vehicle
could be exceeded and the combination could buckle.
Use only the grab handles provided to manoeuvre the
caravan (
see 2.8 After driving
) and never the lever of
the KS 25.
Do not use the hitch as a lever to lift the caravan!
When dealing with higher nose weights hitching and
unhitching is simplified by the use of a support wheel.
Do not reach into the open stabiliser hitch! This could
trigger the locking mechanism, causing the hand(s) to
be crushed.
The stabilising function must always be activated when
driving!
If the stabilising device has been activated, there must
be no vehicle parts or attachments on the handle while
driving. This means that if the drawbar is pushed in and, at
the same time, the KS 25 is turned, this must not result in
a collision with the hand brake lever or other attachments.
Never drive when the stabilising device has been deac
-
tivated!
Tow ball location indicator and position of
wear indicator
Activated stabilising device
3
1
2
4
9
Easy activation
5
6
7
