Translation Of The Original Operating Instructions; About This Handbook; Product Description; Safety Instructions - AL-KO 161VB-2 Mode D'emploi Original

Translation of the original operating
instructions
Contents

About this handbook.......................................... 9

Product description............................................ 9

Safety instructions..............................................9

Assembly.......................................................... 10
Operation..........................................................10
Maintenance and care..................................... 11
Troubleshooting................................................ 12
ABOUT THIS HANDBOOK
Read this documentation before starting up
the machine. This is a precondition for safe
working and flawless operation.
Observe the safety warnings in this documen-
tation and on the product.
This documentation is a permanent integral
part of the product described and must be
passed on to the new owner if the product is
sold.
Explanation of symbols
CAUTION!
Following these safety warnings care-
fully can prevent personal injury and/or
material damage.
ADVICE
Special instructions for greater ease of
understanding and improved handling.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The height-adjustable drawbar connects the trac-
tor vehicle to the trailer frame. During the adjust-
ment process, it is horizontal at all times. A gas
spring supports the adjustment process.
The gross weight rating is stamped onto every
overrun hitch. The gross weight of the trailer must
not exceed this value.
(1)*
1 Overrun hitch
Type: 161 VB-2, 251 VB-2, 351 VB-2
2 Intermediate piece with drawbar profile
Type: 162 VB-2, 252 VB-2, 352 VB-2
3 Hitch components **
4 Control rod
1 651 934_c
* Example illustration, type 161 VB-2
** not included in scope of delivery
Designated use
The overrun hitch is a component of the trailer's
brake system, and may be used only, after being
completely installed and tested, for connecting the
trailer to the towing vehicle.
The overrun hitch is approved for use in the follo-
wing weight ranges:
Type Weight range
161 VB-2 850 to 1600 kg
162 VB-2
251 VB-2 1425 to 2700 kg
252 VB-2
351 VB-2 2500 to 3500 kg
352 VB2
Possible misuse
CAUTION!
Do not use the eye of the breakaway ca-
ble guide for towing and pulling. If placed
under tensile load, the eye bends, and
the spring package of the parking brake
jumps out of its holder. Risk of accidents
due to failure of the parking brake!
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Adjust the drawbar height only by means of
the handle.
Check the adjustable drawbar before every
journey.
The toothed lock washers must mesh into
each other without any play.
Breakaway cable
CAUTION!
Danger of the trailer becoming unhit-
ched! Always guide the breakaway cable
through the eye of the breakaway cable
guide.
en
Maximum
imposed
load
100 kg
120 kg
150 kg
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