Explorer Group 2003 Tourers, Руководство пользователя

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MAINTENANCE OF YOUR CARAVAN
16.When parking, the handbrake lever MUST
ALWAYS be engaged into the fully upright
position (90°). This is to compress the spring
within the spring cylinder and thereby create an
energy store which will automatically engage
the brakes further should the caravan move. If
difficulty is experienced in this operation, try
easing the caravan backwards with one hand
while engaging the handbrake fully with the
other. This manoeuvre should not be attempted
on a rearwards facing slope. In this case wheel
chocks should be used combined with the
handbrake.
17.Finally, if the road wheels have been
removed, re-tighten using a calibrated Torque
Wrench to 88 Nm (65 lbs/ft) - on all M12 wheel
bolts - in sequence, i.e. North, South, East,
West NOT clock or anti clockwise. Remember
to over tighten is just as dangerous as to under-
tighten, as this can distort the wheel rims. Avoid
the use of power wrenches.
IMPORTANT - The torque settings should be
re-checked after 50 Km. Wheel bolts should
NEVER be lubricated.
Changing a Wheel (Figs. 13 and 14)
The corner steadies must not be used to jack up
the caravan. They can be lowered to touch the
ground only as a safety measure to stabilise the
caravan. (a) Apply the handbrake fully as for parking.
Do not forget to give the caravan or trailer a
slight rearwards push to stop the reversing
lever collapsing.
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