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FTK Operating Instruction Manual (Part 2)

Name and address of dealer:

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Telephone: 

Please enter the name of your dealer.

Name and address of manufacturer:

Humbaur GmbH
Mercedesring 1
86368 Gersthofen  
Germany 

Tel. +49 821 24929-0
Fax +49 821 249-100

[email protected]
www.humbaur.com

Notes on use/Target group

PART 2 - "FTK” Original Operating Instruction Manual (for vehicle transporters)

This "FTK" operating instruction manual (Part 2) is intended for you as the user of a ready-to-use trailer.
It provides detailed steps on how to handle the FTK trailer. It contains all of the relevant details on safe operation,  
care/cleaning, maintenance/servicing, troubleshooting, and decommissioning/disposing of the trailer.  
This specific operating instruction manual (Part 2) is on the enclosed CD. You can also download it from  

www.humbaur.com/download: Operating Instruction Manual

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PART 1 - "Trailers up to 3.5 to - General Points"

For all other general information on trailers up to 3.5 to, see the operating instruction manual "Trailers up to 3.5 to 
(General Points - Part 1)".

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PART 1 and PART 2 together form the complete documentation for your trailer which you as the user should have at 
your disposal.

Read this operating instruction manual carefully and completely before using your trailer for the first time and 
observe all of the instructions, safety information, and warnings. Comply with the steps for handling the trailer. 

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Non-observance of any of the documentation can cause injuries to you and to other persons or can cause material 
damage.

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Non-observance may invalidate your guarantee entitlement.

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Keep this operating instruction manual carefully for the entire service life of your trailer. 

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It forms part of the product and also serves as a CHECK LIST for regular inspections of your trailer. 

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We advise you to keep the operating instruction manual in the car and to keep it at hand in case you need to consult it.

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It should be passed on to the new user/owner if you rent out or sell your trailer.

In addition, as a road user, you are obliged to observe all national regulations for driving a vehicle and trailer and to 
comply with your obligations as the owner of a commercial vehicle. 

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This includes regularly carrying out maintenance and care tasks and periodically subjecting your trailer to an overall 
technical inspection.

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You must make sure that you are aware of any special stipulations which are specific to your country.

Summary of Contents for FTK 4000 Series

Page 1: ...MACHT S MÖGLICH Part 2 FTK Vehicle transporter Operating ins tructions en 4000 series ...

Page 2: ... documentation for your trailer which you as the user should have at your disposal Read this operating instruction manual carefully and completely before using your trailer for the first time and observe all of the instructions safety information and warnings Comply with the steps for handling the trailer Non observance of any of the documentation can cause injuries to you and to other persons or ...

Page 3: ...ing and Unloading 8 6 1 Load distribution 8 6 2 Securing a load 9 6 3 Lowering the load platform 9 6 4 Positioning the drive up ramps 10 6 5 Loading the Trailer 11 6 6 Securing the drive up ramps 12 6 7 Unloading the trailer 13 7 Driving 14 8 Parking 14 9 Cleaning Maintenance Servicing 14 9 1 Care Cleaning 14 9 2 Maintenance Servicing 15 10Troubleshooting 17 11Decommissioning Disposing of the Trai...

Page 4: ...l Points Part 1 Product name FTK vehicle transporter 4000 Series Single axle 4100 Type 1 FTK 133520 o 4101 Type 1 FTK 153520 o Tandem 4105 Type 1 FTK 204020 o 4107 Type 1 FTK 274020 o 1 1 Declaration of Conformity Humbaur GmbH hereby confirms that they comply with all relevant EU directives for the registration and safe use of FTK trailers You can request a detailed EU declaration of conformity fr...

Page 5: ... platform and chassis guarantee a long service life for the trailer The drive up ramps can easily be manually adjusted to the track width of the vehicle to be loaded The load is secured using commercially available car lashing straps and the holes integrated in the load platform The single axle and tandem variants of the FTK permit a wide range of applications for payloads of 860 kg 2 070 kg As an...

Page 6: ...c plug 3 Handbrake lever 4 Drawbar support 5 Jockey wheel 6 V shaped drawbar frame 7 Eccentric clamping device 8 Light front 9 Wheels tyres axle 10 Spray flap 11 Wheel chock 12 Lighting rear 13 Underride guard 14 Number plate light 15 Drive up ramp lock 16 Drive up ramp 17 Loading platform 18 Damper 18 12 13 14 15 16 17 FTK Single axle Tandem from the rear ...

Page 7: ...n 2019 01 7 Accessories 1 Plug mounting winch block 1 Winch 1 Wheel stop both sides 1 Wheel stop 360 mm 1 2 Spare wheel underneath in the chassis 1 Spare wheel 2 Retainer cage 1 2 3 Hydraulic hand pump 1 Hand pump 2 Hydraulic cylinder 3 Pump lever ...

Page 8: ...rm Keep persons away from the area around the underride guard during lowering Moving load platform You could fall if you step onto the load platform during the loading and unloading process and during automatic movement Take particular care when stepping onto the load platform Wear WARNING 6 Loading and Unloading 6 1 Load distribution WARNING Negative low support load danger of skidding If the veh...

Page 9: ...ering the load platform WARNING Automatic lowering of the load platform Crush hazard for feet caused by the rear under ride guard when lowering the load platform Keep persons away from the area around the underride guard during lowering 1 FTK lowered 1 Underride guard Preparing the trailer to be lowered The trailer should not be able to slip away during the loading process Place the trailer on sol...

Page 10: ...sitioning the drive up ramps Remove and position the drive up ramps carefully Hold theme at the sides Keep your fingers away from the crush areas Wear Sharp edges Fingers hands can be cut on sharp edges when removing and positioning the drive up ramps Wear Removing the drive up ramps 4 1 3 2 Unlocking the interlocks Pulling out the drive up ramps 1 Drive up ramps 2 Interlocking plate 3 Drive up ra...

Page 11: ...ated at the front drawbar so that the load platform of the trailer can lower automatically Pay attention to the section 6 1 Load distribution WARNING 6 5 1 Loading the vehicle Loading process example Drive onto the trailer carefully and not too quickly the load platform can lower abruptly and can crash into the drawbar Drive up to the wheel stops if present Use the winch to load a broken down vehi...

Page 12: ...ks unlocked 1 Drive up ramps 2 Drive up ramp lock 3 Interlocking plate 4 Chassis edge Position the drive up ramps one after the other Make sure that the interlocks are unlocked on both sides Place the drive up ramp on the edge of the chassis Slide the drive up ramp in carefully They need to be inserted into the locking plate Use the lock to interlock the drive up ramp CAUTION 1 2 3 Drive up ramps ...

Page 13: ...f necessary use additional signalling devices e g signs barriers 1 2 Drive up ramps positioned for unloading 1 Underride guard 2 Drive up ramp WARNING 6 7 1 Unloading the vehicle Unloading process example 1 Drive up ramp 2 Underride guard Make sure that the vehicle to be unloaded is secured from rolling away Handbrake applied Remove the drive up ramps Adjust them to the correct track width Release...

Page 14: ...iler safely in the operating instruction manual Trailers up to 3 5 to General Points Part 1 In addition make sure that the load platform is secured with the locks the drive up ramps are in place and secured 9 Cleaning Maintenance Servicing 9 1 Care Cleaning Observe the safety instructions and instructions for general cleaning care of trailers in the general operating instructions manual Trailers u...

Page 15: ...isible oil leaks replace the gas struts Us only genuine spare parts see designation type No on the gas strut 9 2 3 Stops Worn displaced stops Worn displaced stops can lead to the interlocks on the load platform coming loose danger of accident Carry out regular checks and adjustment of the stops The checking interval depends on the frequency of use of your trailer Carry out a check at least every 6...

Page 16: ...are wheel Position the spare wheel above the retainer cage Lower it carefully into the retainer cage Keep your fingers away from the crush areas Wear CAUTION Falling hazard When removing and positioning the spare wheel you could slip off the load platform chassis and fall down When changing the spare wheel removal do not climb onto the load platform or chassis Remove position the spare wheel whils...

Page 17: ...at the trailer is secured so that it cannot roll away 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 personn...

Page 18: ...1 11 1 Decommissioning the Trailer Secure your trailer against unauthorised use by third parties e g using wheel clamps Park your trailer so that it cannot cause any further hazards for third parties e g by tipping over rolling away or causing a traffic obstruction 11 2 Disposal Take the individual parts or the entire trailer to an automotive recycling facility The specialists at the automotive re...

Page 19: ...FTK Operating Instruction Manual Part 2 Version 2019 01 19 ...

Page 20: ...ty is accepted for errors or printing errors All illustrations are representative Deviations and modifications are subject to the model type Subject to change without notice Copying prohibited Printed in Germany Version 2019 01 ...

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