Operating Instruction Manual
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11.4 Maintenance regime
Your maintenance tasks include regular checks of individual components, followed by taking appropriate action.
The following details refer to average trailer use with a maximum use of 10,000 km driven per annum.
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Adapt the intervals to your level of use, if necessary.
Maintenance work for users / operators
Components
a
fter the
fir
st 50 km
500 km or
1x per mon
th
2,000 km or
ev
er
y 3 mon
ths
5,000 km or
ev
er
y 6 mon
ths
Maintenance work
Tyre pressure
x
x
Measure the tyre pressure. Inflate tyre to recommended pressure.
Wheel nuts / bolts
x
x
Check that all wheel nuts / bolts are tight, and tighten if necessary.
Tyre wear,
wheels
x
Check the ageing condition of the tyres (e.g. cracks, porous spots). Measure the tread depth in the middle of the tyres.
Inspect the rims for visible damage (concentricity, wobble) and replace or repair the wheels as axle sets or in pairs.
Coupling head, overrun device
x
Perform a visual inspection for damage. Check the wear condition / function.
Check support bracket is fitted / undamaged. Check arrester cable / safety cable is fitted and undamaged.
Lubricate / oil bearing points on the brake transmission. Lubricate / grease overrun device.
If necessary, fix or replace faulty / loose gaiter.
Clean pull rod on brake linkage and lightly grease (if required).
Brake system
x
Check that the overall brake system functions correctly - perform a brake test. Check the function of the hand brake.
Jockey wheel
x
Check function and stability. Lubricate moving parts.
Lighting system, retro-
reflectors, signs
x
Visually inspect for damage and check whether fitted (plugs, cables, rear lights, all retro-reflectors, registration plate / registration plate lighting).
Check that the lighting system functions correctly. Replace faulty bulbs.
Replace illegible signs (e.g. warning labels), if necessary.
General lubrication tasks
x
Lubricate / oil coupling head.
Lubricate / grease overrun device. Lubricate brake linkage, if necessary.
Lubricate jockey wheel / support legs.
If necessary, lubricate hinges on drop sides and attachments.
Mounting bolts
x
Check tightness of all mounting bolts (refer to torque settings table). Pay particular attention to the screw connections on the chassis.
Immediately tighten any loose bolts.
Replace any worn / rusty screw connections. Replace loose rivet joints with screw connections, where possible.
Tie-down points, tie-down
materials
x
Check tie-down points (eyes, rings, brackets) for damage / check they are fitted.
Cargo bed / loading bridge
x
Inspect the surface for damage / rust / oxidation.
Thorough cleaning and care of the cargo bed (where required).
Treat the wooden floor with linseed oil / turpentine / wood stain (as required).
Attachments
(e.g. drop sides, aluminium
cover)
x
Check for damage, cracks, deformation of the attachments.
Replace or repair defective or damaged parts.
Check latches / hinges and grease if required.
Check fixed superstructures for tightness and function.
