Operating Instruction Manual
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6.1 Hand brake without push button
Functional explanation
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A hand brake (parking brake) is designed to prevent the
trailer from rolling away.
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Braked trailers have an overrun device with brake linkage
and brake compensation.
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Unbraked trailers do not have a hand brake / parking
brake.
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The hand brake without a push button needs to be moved
beyond a ratchet point.
WARNING
Releasing hand brake on unsecured trailer!
The trailer could start moving spontaneously - risk of
impact!
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Couple your trailer to the car.
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Release the hand brake once your trailer is secured with
wheel chocks.
Driving with the hand brake applied / not com-
pletely released!
The brake shoes could block the wheels - Risk of snak-
ing / accidents! The brakes get hot.
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Make sure that the hand brake is completely released
before driving off.
CAUTION
Operating the hand brake!
You could pinch / crush hands / fingers on the draw-
bar / ball head.
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Operate the hand brake slowly and carefully.
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Make sure that your hand and body are outside the
crushing / movement area.
Engaging the hand brake
Engaging the hand brake
1. Hand brake lever, engaged / top
2. Spring mechanism, extended
3. Jockey wheel (in parking position)
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Wind down the jockey wheel (3) until it reaches the floor.
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Pull up the hand brake lever (1) beyond the resistance
point so that the brake is fully applied.
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Push the trailer back slightly.
The spring mechanism (2) fully applies the hand brake.
CAUTION
Uncontrolled movement of the trailer when
the hand brake is applied!
Trailer could roll back approx. 25-30 mm when uncoupled until
the full braking force is applied.
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Always apply the hand brake completely - if applicable,
push the trailer backwards slightly so that the full braking
force is reached.
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When parking your trailer, make sure there is enough
space behind it.
H - 006
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3
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Releasing hand brake
H - 005
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2
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Releasing hand brake
1. Hand brake lever, released / down
2. Spring mechanism, retracted
3. Jockey wheel (in driving position)
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Push the hand brake lever (1) beyond the ratchet point
completely downwards towards the coupling.
The spring mechanism (2) is retracted / released.