Operating Instruction Manual
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6.6.2 Jockey wheel
Jockey wheel raised
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Parking position correct
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1. Crank handle
2. Cylinder
3. T-handle
4. Attachment console (clamps)
5. Rotation lock (groove)
6. Jockey wheel
7. Brake linkage
Functional explanation
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Jockey wheels are used to support the drawbar while
parking / manoeuvring trailers with a drawbar
load > 50 kg.
Only unloaded trailers can be manoeuvred with the
jockey wheel lowered!
Do not manoeuvre over kerbs / stones.
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WARNING
Jockey wheel not cranked up / raised before setting off!
The jockey wheel could be ripped off while driving and catapulted
away - risk of accident!
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Raise / wind up the jockey wheel fully before driving off.
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Secure the jockey wheel with clamp.
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Check that the jockey wheel is securely positioned.
Jockey wheel blocking the brake linkage / has been posi-
tioned incorrectly!
Incorrectly positioned jockey wheel can block the brakes while
driving - risk of accidents!
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Before setting off, make sure that the jockey wheel does
not block the brake linkage.
CAUTION
Cranking up / raising the jockey wheel when the trailer
is uncoupled!
Drawbar could fall down and you can crush your hands / feet
under the drawbar.
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Only crank up / raise the jockey wheel when the trailer is
coupled to towing vehicle.
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Keep your feet away from the area around the
drawbar when cranking up / raising the trailer.
Operating the jockey wheel!
You could crush your hands / fingers between the
drawbar and jockey wheel when operating it.
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Keep your fingers away from the crush area.
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Use
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Lowering
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Releasing the jockey wheel
1. T-handle
2. Cylinder
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Unscrew the T-handle (1) while holding the cylinder (2)
tight.
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Lower the cylinder so that the clamp can be locked in
place.
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Turn the T-handle until it is tight.
Winding down
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Crank down jockey wheel
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Crank down the jockey wheel until it reaches the floor.
- Trailer must be coupled to the car.