Repairs; Troubleshooting - AL-KO 161 VB-2 Mode D'emploi

VB-2

Repairs

If repairs are necessary, an extensive network of AL-KO service stations is available for our customers across Europe.
You can request the service station directory from us whenever you need using the order number 371912.
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Caution!
Repairs may only be carried out by competent, trained personnel.
Spare parts are safety parts!
For installation of spare parts, we exclusively recommend original AL-KO parts or parts expressly approved for
installation by us. In order to clearly identify spare parts, our service stations require the spare part identifi cation
number (ETI).

Troubleshooting

Fault
Braking action too weak
Reversing is stiff or
blocked
Handbraking action too
weak
Unstable road behaviour or
jerky braking
Trailer brakes when relea-
sing throttle
IBS height adjustment stiff
IBS height adjustment
unstable
Little or no weight compen-
sation
In the case of faults that are not listed in this table, or faults that you cannot rectify without assistance, lease In the case of faults that are not listed in this table, or faults that you cannot rectify without assistance, lease
contact our customer service department. contact our customer service department.
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Cause
▪ Too high frictional losses in the
transmission system
▪ Corrosion at the drawbar
▪ Drawbar slides in completely
▪ Damage caused by impact during
manoeuvring
Brake system is set too tight
Gas spring defective
Shock absorber of IBS defective
▪ Blocked joints of the steering rod
▪ Blocked adjustment support
Joints of steering rod loose
Gas spring too weak or defective
Identifi cation plate
1 Spare part identifi cation number (ETI)
2 Drawing number
Remedy
▪ Make the transmission system and brake
cable smooth-running and grease them
▪ Check the setting of the brake
▪ Visit AL-KO service station
Have the brake system adjusted
Have gas spring replaced
Have shock absorber(s) replaced
Loosen, clean, grease joints
Clean and grease joints
Have gas spring replaced
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