Still RX70-16, Original Instructions Manual

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Maintenance
5
Remaining ready for operation
Greasing the automatic tow coupling
NOTE
Wear to moving parts can be significantly
reduced by appropriate servicing and regular
lubrication of the coupling.
– Avoid over-greasing!
NOTE
Close the coupling before cleaning with
a high-pressure cleaner. After cleaning,
lubricate the coupling pin, tow bar eye and
its supporting surface again.
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Model RO*243
– Pull out the safety handle (3).
– Push the hand lever (2) upwards.
– Grease using the lubricating nipple(1) in
accordance with the maintenance data
table; see ⇒ Chapter "Maintenance data
table", P. 5-314.
– Close the coupling by raising the coupling
pin with a suitable tool.
– For journeys with a rigid drawbar trailer,
lubricate the underside of the tow bar eye
and the supporting surface on the coupling.
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– Determine the wear on the coupling pin.
The diameter of the spherical part must not be
less than 36.5 mm.
Model RO*244 A
– Open coupling.
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