Humbaur FTK 4000 Series Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating
MACHT'S MÖGLICH
ins tructions
en
Part 2 - FTK
4000 series

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Summary of Contents for Humbaur FTK 4000 Series

  • Page 1 Vehicle transporter Operating MACHT’S MÖGLICH ins tructions Part 2 - FTK 4000 series...
  • Page 2: Notes On Use/Target Group

    This specific operating instruction manual (Part 2) is on the enclosed CD. You can also download it from www.humbaur.com/download: Operating Instruction Manual. PART 1 - "Trailers up to 3.5 to - General Points"...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Notes on use/Target group Identification Declaration of Conformity Product Description Intended Use Foreseeable Misuse General Safety Instructions Loading and Unloading Load distribution Securing a load Lowering the load platform Positioning the drive-up ramps Loading the Trailer Securing the drive-up ramps Unloading the trailer Driving Parking...
  • Page 4: Identification

    4107 Type 1 FTK 274020 1.1 Declaration of Conformity Humbaur GmbH hereby confirms that they comply with all relevant EU directives for the registration and safe use of FTK trailers. You can request a detailed EU declaration of conformity from us separately.
  • Page 5: Product Description

    Product Description The FTK is a sturdy and low-maintenance car transporter, without hydraulics. The load platform tilts automatically after releasing the eccentric clamping devices - using integrated dampers. After a vehicle is loaded via aluminium drive-up ramps, the load platform automatically lifts back to the starting position - by shifting the weight back to the front.
  • Page 6 FTK - Single axle, lateral 1. Ball head coupling with breakaway cable 2. Electric plug 3. Handbrake lever 4. Drawbar support 5. Jockey wheel 6. V-shaped drawbar frame 7. Eccentric clamping device 8. Light (front) 9. Wheels/tyres/axle 10. Spray flap 11.
  • Page 7 Accessories Plug-mounting winch block 1. Winch Hydraulic hand pump 1. Hand pump 2. Hydraulic cylinder 3. Pump lever Wheel stop both sides 1. Wheel stop (360 mm) Spare wheel underneath in the chassis 1. Spare wheel 2. Retainer cage FTK Operating Instruction Manual (Part 2) Version 2019/01...
  • Page 8: Intended Use

    Intended Use Loading and Unloading 6.1 Load distribution • Transporting vehicles The load platform is operated automatically by weight redistribution. As an option, the load WARNING platform can be operated with a manual hydraulic pump. Negative/low support load - danger of skidding! The vehicle can be pulled up using the winch.
  • Page 9: Securing A Load

    6.2 Securing a load 6.3 Lowering the load platform WARNING Automatic lowering of the load platform! Crush hazard for feet caused by the rear under- ride guard when lowering the load platform. ► ► Keep persons away from the area around the underride guard during lowering.
  • Page 10: Positioning The Drive-Up Ramps

    6.4 Positioning the drive-up ramps Setting the track width CAUTION Crush hazard! Fingers / hands can be injured when removing and positioning the drive-up ramps. ► ► Remove and position the drive-up ramps carefully. Hold theme at the sides. ► ►...
  • Page 11: Loading The Trailer

    6.5 Loading the Trailer 6.5.1 Loading the vehicle Make sure that the trailer is secured so that it cannot roll away. ► ► Make sure that road traffic safety is not impaired when loading and unloading the trailer. ► ► If necessary, use additional signalling devices, e.g.
  • Page 12: Securing The Drive-Up Ramps

    6.6 Securing the drive-up ramps CAUTION Crush hazard! Fingers / hands can be crushed when positioning the drive-up ramps. ► ► Position the drive-up ramps carefully. Hold them at the sides. ► ► Keep your fingers away from the crush areas. ►...
  • Page 13: Unloading The Trailer

    6.7 Unloading the trailer 6.7.1 Unloading the vehicle WARNING Automatic lowering of the load platform! Crush hazard for persons caused by the rear un- derride guard when lowering the load platform. ► ► Keep persons away from the area around the underride guard during lowering.
  • Page 14: Driving

    Driving Cleaning/Maintenance/Servicing 9.1 Care/Cleaning Before driving off, make sure that the maximum permitted loads (payload and drawbar load) are not exceeded. Observe the safety instructions and instructions for general cleaning/care of trailers in the general Observe the maximum permitted towing load and operating instructions manual “Trailers up to 3.5 to drawbar load of your towing vehicle and trailer...
  • Page 15: Maintenance/Servicing

    9.2 Maintenance/Servicing 9.2.3 Stops 9.2.1 Tyres/Wheels WARNING Worn / displaced stops! The following tyre sizes can be used on FTK trailers: Worn / displaced stops can lead to the interlocks on the load platform coming loose - danger of Tyre type in bar accident.
  • Page 16 9.2.4 Load platform interlocks Falling hazard! When removing and positioning the spare wheel, you could slip off the load platform / chassis and fall down. ► ► When changing the spare wheel (removal) do not climb onto the load platform or chassis. ►...
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If a fault occurs, you can use this table to restore the specific operational functions of the FTK trailer. For further causes of faults and rectification meas- ures, see the operating instruction manual “Trailers up to 3.5 to (General Points - Part 1)”. WARNING Unsecured trailer! Unexpected start!
  • Page 18: Decommissioning/Disposing Of The Trailer

    Decommissioning/ Disposing of the Trailer Observe the safety instructions for decommission- ing / disposal of trailers in the general operating instructions manual “Trailers up to 3.5 to (General Points - Part 1)”. 11.1 Decommissioning the Trailer ► ► Secure your trailer against unauthorised use by third parties, e.g.
  • Page 19 FTK Operating Instruction Manual (Part 2) Version 2019/01...
  • Page 20 MACHT’S MÖGLICH No liability is accepted for errors or printing errors. All illustrations are representative. Deviations and modifications are subject to the model type. Subject to change without notice. Copying prohibited. Printed in Germany. Version 2019/01...

This manual is also suitable for:

Ftk 4100Ftk 4101Ftk 4105Ftk 4107

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