This specific operating instruction manual (Part 2) for your trailer is on the enclosed CD. You can also download it from www.humbaur.com under the section: Download - Operating Instructions. PART 1 - "Trailers up to 3.5 to" (General Points) For all other general information on car trailers, see the operating instruction manual, "Trailers up to 3.5 to"...
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 Load securing Lowering the cargo bed Operating the number plate holder Operating the ramp door Operating the high cover (frame) Operating the "box body"...
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Product Description The HKT lowerable trailer with a fixed loading ramp is a transport facility for motorcycles. The HKT lowerable trailer with a ramp door is a universal use transporter for small construction machines. The cargo bed can be lowered and lifted with the aid of a hydraulic pump. The mechanical safety lock prevents the cargo bed from dropping down while driving.
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HKT - unbraked, with loading ramp 1. Standard jockey wheel 2. Electric plug 3. Coupling ball 4. Safety cable 5. Drawbar support 6. Hand brake / loading ramp 7. V drawbar 8. Pump lever (hydraulic) 9. Locking lever 10. Hydraulic hand pump 11.
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HKT - braked, with ramp door 23. Ramp door 24. Tail-gate ramp lock 25. Automatic jockey wheel 26. Plywood box body 27. Handle 28. Control strip 29. Gas struts 30. Espagnolette bolt, lockable 31. Tailgate 32. Lashing rail 33. Lashing bracket, movable 34.
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1. Motorcycle stand, foldable / adjustable 1. Wheel shock absorbers With toolbox on the drawbar With cable winch and higher side walls 1. Humbaur toolbox 1. Cable winch, fixed 2. Drop sides, 350 mm high With tarpaulin and frame body 1.
Intended Use Loading and Unloading • Motorcycles may only be transported by using a • The HKT lowerable trailer is mainly designed for motorcycle stand. transporting motorcycles and small vehicles. • Transporting of small construction machinery / small • You will mainly find a description of the loading/ vehicles, e.g.
6.2 Load securing Tied-down motorcycle Position the loading ramp 1. Lashing strap ► 2. Motorcycle stand ► Pull the cotter pin out of the plug bolt. ► ► Pull out the plug bolt. ► ►...
6.3 Lowering the cargo bed ► ► Tie down the load (vehicle). - Do not exceed the maximum lashing force per lashing point, i.e. 400 dAN (kg). WARNING ► ► Take note of the sticker providing information about the Lowering of the cargo bed! maximum tie-down forces on the trailer.
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Lowering process Lowered positions 4 - 6 ° Drive-up angle Operating elements 1. Pump lever 2. Locking lever (cargo bed) 3. Insertion openings (top, sides) 4. Valve wheel ► ► Remove the pump lever from the retainer. - Insert it into one of the corresponding openings. ►...
6.4 Operating the number plate holder CAUTION Crushing hazard! There is a crushing hazard for the fingers / hands when operating the number plate holder. ► ► Be careful when operating the number plate holder. Unlocking Cargo bed lowered 1. Ramp door, folded down (with box extension) Locked Unlocked 1.
6.5 Operating the ramp door CAUTION Risk of crushing! There is a crushing hazard for the fingers / hands when operating the ramp door. ► ► Be careful when operating the ramp door. ► ► Hold onto the side of the ramp door when lowering it. ►...
6.6 Operating the high cover (frame) Releasing / opening the high cover • The frame and high cover are inserted into the corner stanchions of the HKT trailer and secured all round the drop sides with staples. CAUTION Risk of impact! A high cover placed onto the frame with a winding shaft may fall down and hit you.
6.7 Operating the "box body" tailgate High cover with ramp door WARNING Risk of tipping over! When the tailgate is opened, the trailer could tip back - risk of impact / crushing! ► ► Couple the trailer to the towing vehicle before opening the tailgate or first lower the cargo bed.
6.8 Loading the trailer ► ► Ensure that the tailgate is secured with the gas strut lock. ► ► Turn the snap-locks upwards on both sides. Make sure that the trailer is secured so - The bolts will move out of their locking brackets. ►...
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6.8.1 Using the cable winch • The cable winch is permanently installed on the drawbar. • Defective vehicles can be pulled onto the cargo bed using the cable winch. WARNING Using a damaged cable winch! A damaged cable will be weakened and may tear when placed under load.
6.9 Lifting the cargo bed ► ► Unhook the snap hook from the eyelet. ► ► Manually extend the cable. - Ensure that the crank turns. WARNING - If necessary, remove the crank beforehand. Lifting the cargo bed! Pull up the vehicle, using the cable winch Crushing hazard for hands when lifting the cargo bed in the wheel area.
6.10 Unloading the trailer Lifting process ► ► Make sure that the vehicle to be unloaded is secured from rolling away. - e.g. handbrake pulled up, wheel chocks positioned. ► ► Lower the cargo bed. ► ► Release all lashing straps and stow them away.
Driving Parking Before setting off, make sure that the maximum Observe the general safety and warning instruc- permissible loads (load capacity and drawbar load) tions on parking your trailer safely in the operating are not exceeded. instruction manual "Trailers up to 3.5 to (General Points - Part 1)".
9.2 Maintenance/Servicing Cleaning/Maintenance/Servicing 9.1 Care/Cleaning 9.2.1 Tyres/Wheels Observe the safety instructions and instructions for The following tyre sizes can be used on HKT trailers: general cleaning/care of trailers in the operating Tyre type in bar instruction manual, "Car Trailers" max. (General Points - Part 1).
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9.2.3 Locking device 9.2.4 Cable winch The cable winch must be inspected by specialised WARNING staff at least once a year or every 10,000 km. Worn / deformed locking device! If the cable winch is subject to heavy-duty use or operating conditions, the inspection intervals must The cargo bed may drop down while driving be shorter.
Troubleshooting Decommissioning/disposing of the trailer Use the fault rectification table to repair the Observe the safety instructions for decommissioning specific operating functions of the HKT trailer in / disposal of trailers in the operating instruction the event of a fault. manual, "Trailers up to 3.5 to"...
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Operating Instruction Manual HKT (Part 2) Version 2019/01...
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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. Versionm 2019/01...
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