FTK Operating Instruction Manual (Part 2)
Version 2019/01
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Troubleshooting
If a fault occurs, you can use this table to restore
the specific operational functions of the FTK trailer.
For further causes of faults and rectification meas-
ures, see the operating instruction manual “Trailers up to
3.5 to (General Points - Part 1)”.
Unsecured trailer!
Unexpected start!
Do not go under the chassis when
troubleshooting. There is a danger of you
being crushed if the trailer starts to move
unexpectedly.
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Make sure that the trailer is secured so that it cannot roll
away.
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Do not actuate the load platform whilst you or anyone
else are under the chassis.
Malfunction
Possible cause
Solution
Load platform does not lower
automatically.
- Gas-struts are contaminated with dirt.
- Damping effect has reduced.
- Gas-struts are worn out.
- Clean the gas-struts (piston).
- Provide manual assistance.
- Have the dampers replaced by expert personnel.
Load platform does not rise
up automatically.
- The load is incorrectly distributed.
- Load (vehicle) to be loaded with its heaviest end
towards the drawbar.
Load platform cannot be
positioned correctly on the
drawbar.
- The stops have been moved.
- Check the position of the stops and adjust if
necessary.
WARNING