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V 2019/01
Original Operating Instruction Manual
Do not take any safety risks!
If maintenance work is performed on safety components by a layperson, the warranty is voided.
Any property damage or personal injuries resulting from inadequate / incorrect maintenance performed by laypersons / users absolve the manufacturer of any liability claims made by users /
operators.
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Have the following maintenance tasks performed by a specialist workshop.
Maintenance activities for qualified personnel (specialist workshop)
Components
10,000 km
or e
ver
y
6 mon
ths
Maintenance work
Tyres,
Wheels
x
Replace old / disintegrating tyres.
Rims that wobble / are unbalanced must be balanced or replaced. Replace damaged rims.
Replace damaged / corroded wheel nuts / bolts.
Wheel bearings
x
Check wheel bearings, adjust if necessary. Repair worn wheel bearings.
Check seals for damage / ageing and replace, if necessary. Check quantity of grease in wheel bearing housing, top up / replace, if necessary.
Axle
x
Inspect the suspension (load test).
Check the screw connections between the axle and the chassis frame using a torque wrench.
Check that the degree setting of the left and right rocker arms is the same.
Repair surface damage: Remove rust, touch up rust protection paint and / or paint application.
Coupling head, overrun device
x
Check function and play, adjust if necessary.
Replace the coupling head if severely worn.
Clean and grease the overrun device / coupling head. Lubricate / oil bearing points.
Brake system
x
Check that braking effect / braking torque is even on a brake test stand. Check that brake mechanics are working correctly (response threshold).
If necessary, lubricate or oil sliding points on coupling head, overrun device and brake system.
Check the wear condition of the brake pads, change brake pads if necessary, readjust the brake system. Check that hand brake is working, replace spring mechanism, if necessary.
Jockey wheel
x
Replace a faulty / worn jockey wheel. Tighten or replace loose / faulty fasteners on support devices.
Lighting system,
Retro-reflector
x
Check plugs, cables for damage and make sure they work, replace if necessary.
If necessary, replace faulty rear light bodies and / or retro-reflectors.
Check that the whole lighting system functions correctly. Replace faulty bulbs.
Mounting bolts
x
Replace any worn / rusty screw connections.
Check whether the screw connections are tight using a torque wrench. Replace loose rivet joints, or substitute with screw connections, wherever possible.
Wheel shock absorbers
x
Replace leaking / smearing wheel shock absorbers (in pairs).
Replace faulty shock absorbers with original spare parts.
Cargo bed / loading bridge
x
Repair damage to cargo bed or floor plate, replace the floor plate, if necessary.
Attachments
(e.g. drop sides, aluminium
cover)
x
Check that rivet connections are tight, replace if necessary.
Replace corroded / loose screw connections.
Repair faulty / deformed components, replace if necessary.
Repair surface damage: Remove rust, touch up rust protection paint and / or paint application.
