Fig. 46 Ball Coupling Function - KAESER M43 Service Manual

Fig. 46
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12 Decommissioning, Storage and Transport
12.2 Transporting
1. WARNING!
Unstable towing alignment.
Personal injury may result from towing.
Stability problems with the machine or towing vehicle.
Damage to the machine towbar or vehicle tow hitch.
➤ Do not couple up the machine at an angle to the towing vehicle.
➤ Ensure that the towbar is horizontal when coupled to the towing vehicle.
2. Adjust the towbar height to suit the height of the hitch on the towing vehicle.
Coupling-up
To couple up the compressor, lower the open coupling onto the ball hitch of the towing vehicle so
that it clicks into place. The coupling mechanism closes automatically. The coupling release lever
springs back to the horizontal position. The locking indicator shows green. If the locking indicator
does not show green, try pushing the release down to the horizontal.
Ball coupling function
Ball coupling (open)
1
Locking indicator (showing coupling open)
2
Coupling release lever (open)
3
Ball hitch (towing vehicle)
4
1. CAUTION!
There is considerable danger of injury caused by trapped fingers.
They can be trapped in the spring-loaded closing mechanism.
➤ Never place your fingers inside an open ball coupling.
➤ Always wear protective gloves.
2. Pull up the coupling release lever
3. Lower the coupling
1
The coupling mechanism closes automatically.
4. Check if:
■ The locking indicator
■ The release lever is in the closed position
Service Manual Screw Compressor
M43
5
6
7
.
3
onto the ball hitch .
4
is showing green.
6
7
Coupling closed
Locking indicator (showing coupling
closed)
Coupling release lever (closed)
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