About This Handbook; Product Description; Intended Use - AL-KO AKS 3004 Betriebsanleitung

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About this handbook

Read this documentation before starting up the ma-
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chine. This is a precondition for safe working and
flawless operation.
Observe the safety warnings in this documentation
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and on the device.
This documentation is a permanent integral part of
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the product described and must be passed on to the
new owner if the machine is sold.
Explanation of symbols
Caution!
Following these safety warnings carefully can pre-
vent personal injury and/or material damage.
Special instructions for greater ease of under-
standing and improved handling.
The camera symbol refers to illustrations at the
start of the document, on pages 3-5.
Contents
About this handbook .................................................... 12
Product description ...................................................... 12
Intended use ................................................................ 12
Product overview ......................................................... 13
Safety indicators .......................................................... 13
Technical data .............................................................. 14
Safety .......................................................................... 14
Installation ................................................................... 14
Operation ..................................................................... 16
Safety instructions ....................................................... 16
Exchanging the friction linings ..................................... 16
Maintenance and care ................................................. 17
Repairs ........................................................................ 17
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 17
Warranty ...................................................................... 17
Disposal ....................................................................... 17
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Product description

The AKS 3004/3504 is a safety ball coupling with anti-
snaking device and stabiliser.
It is an integral part of the trailer towing device and is
used for connecting the trailer to the towing vehicle.
Functional principle
Following coupling and activation of the stabiliser handle,
four special friction linings are pressed against the trailer
hitch ball of the car from the left, right, behind and in front.
Oscillation or pitching motions are thus effectively sup-
pressed from the outset. The maximum braking torque of
the linings must not exceed 300 Nm².
Performance features
Simple installation
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Latching indicator
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Friction lining/ball wear indicator
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Stabiliser handle
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100 km/h certification to ISO 11555-1
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No modification of the vehicle registration docu-
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ments necessary
Authorisation number AKS 3004:
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*94/20* 0930*00AKS34
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Authorisation number AKS 3504:
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*94/20*1796*00AKS3504
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Intended use

The AKS is intended for installation on drawbars or type-
approved overrun devices.
Possible misuse
The AKS must not be used for:
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Class A50-1 trailer hitch balls (
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Screwed-in balls that are not secured with a
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positive fit ( 4)
Overrun devices with a swivelling drawtube
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( 5)
Translation of the original instruction manual
AL-KO safety ball coupling
3)