Kärcher TRK-3500, Руководство оператора

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9.800-199.0 • Kärcher Trailer Manual • Rev. 01/08
OPERA
TOR’S MANU
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TRAILER
6
Safety Chains
Your trailer is equipped with safety chains that meet the
requirements of
D.O.T. Regulations 393.70.
Always attach the chains by crossing them, forming a
“cradle”. If your coupler disengages for any reason, the
“cradle” will keep the hitch from dragging on the ground.
You’ll be able to make an easier and safer stop.
Safety Chain hook-Up
Abrasion (possibly from dragging on the ground) or
unusual stress (like the situation described above) can
weaken the links, making them unsafe for trailering. If
you detect any of these conditions,
replace the safety
chains! If chains are too long, twist to shorten, and
prevent dragging.
Brakes
Your trailer is equipped with one of several brake type
options.
Complete service and repair information for each avail-
able type brake is found in the Dexter Service Manual
that is furnished with your trailer.
Note
: It is important to strictly adhere to the Dexter in-
structions for brake service and repair. In this way, you
are protecting the validity of all applicable warranties.
Burnishing the Brakes
Brakes on a new trailer may tend to “grab” or pulsate.
This is normal. To correct the situation, pull the trailer
with the trailer brake control slightly engaged a short
distance (about 1000 ft. or until trailer does not grab or
pull to one side anymore). This action smooths down
the brake bands.
Note: Do not lock up the wheels .
Breakaway Switch Option &
D.O.T. Wet Cell Battery
After hitching to the tow vehicle, pull the safety pin
on the breakaway switch. Check to see if system is
operational. Push safety pin back in to its original
position.
Check battery fluid level every 60-90 days. Remove
cover. There are two fill caps. Refill with distilled
water only.
Breakaway Switch
Mounted on an a-frame
Attach breakaway switch cable securely in a straight
line to the tow vehicle. Locate attachments so little
“slack” is left in the cable, but enough slack to allow
for turning without disengaging the pin. The cable
will activate brakes the instant a trailer becomes
disengaged. Brake adjustment is critical to stopping
a disengaged trailer.
Check Breakaway System
& Brakes Before each Trip
1. Disconnect 12V plug from tow vehicle.
2. Pull breakaway pin.
. While pin is pulled, move tow vehicle forward.
Brake should be on and wheels locked.
4. Replace pin and secure to tow vehicle. Do not
loop over hitch ball.
5. Plug 12V connector into tow vehicle receptacle.
6. Test brakes with brake controller.
Note:
When disconnecting trailer from tow vehicle,
make sure to replace safety pin.
Breakaway Battery
(Two fill caps
underneath cover)
Breakaway Switch
Cable to Vehicle
Power Cable
Breakaway
Safety Pin
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