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- Page 1 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Lowering motorbike trailer DUO...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Operation and maintenance manual PM2 23032021 LIST OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..................................3 GLOSSARY ....................................3 LEGISLATION ..................................... 4 LICENCE....................................4 INSURANCE ................................... 4 REGISTRATION ..................................5 GENERAL INFORMATION ................................6 DIRECTIONS FOR USE................................7 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LOAD CAPACITY ..........................7 LOAD POSITIONNING ................................ -
Page 3: Introduction
Operation and maintenance manual PM2 23032021 INTRODUCTION We would like to thank you for choosing a lowering trailer DUO, designed and manufactured by COCHET SA. This manual contains information and characteristics concerning your new road trailer. Please read this manual carefully, in order to familiarise yourself with the trailer before using the public highway. -
Page 4: Legislation
Operation and maintenance manual PM2 23032021 LEGISLATION LICENCE A vehicle towing a trailer forms a combination of vehicles. In order to drive a combination of vehicles, it is necessary to understand and comply with the relevant legislation in the Highway Code: French driving licence for driving a combination of vehicles in France: - If the PTAC does not exceed 750Kg, the driving licence category B is sufficient - Since 19/01/2013, if the PTAC exceeds 750Kg, the driving licence category B is... -
Page 5: Registration
Operation and maintenance manual PM2 23032021 REGISTRATION A trailer that exceeds 500Kg of PTAC must have its own number plate and registration document. Below 500Kg of PTAC, it is sufficient to attach a homologated number plate bearing the towing vehicles registration number. Attach your number plate as high as possible, and centred, on the bracket provided. -
Page 6: General Information
Operation and maintenance manual PM2 23032021 GENERAL INFORMATION Before using the road, you must check the general condition of your trailer. The advice and instructions are merely informative, and their contents shall under no circumstances give rise to any liability on the part of the manufacturer. ATTENTION : Once your trailer has travelled its first 100 km, it is essential that you check the tightness of the wheels. -
Page 7: Directions For Use
Operation and maintenance manual PM2 23032021 DIRECTIONS FOR USE It is essential that the trailer is loaded correctly in order for it to be towed and used on the public highway safely. 3 critical factors must be respected: The laden weight, the position of the load, the way in which the load is secured. -
Page 8: Strapping Down The Load
COMPLIANT NON-COMPLIANT NON-COMPLIANT The trailers made by COCHET SA. Comply with the legislation n°55 and are designed to have a hitch height of between 395mm and 465mm. STRAPPING DOWN THE LOAD The load to be transported must be strapped down tightly to avoid any movement in the event of an emergency stop. -
Page 9: Adjustement Of Front Wheel Stand
Operation and maintenance manual PM2 23032021 ADJUSTEMENT OF FRONT WHEEL STAND Warning ! Your front wheel stands are not adjusted at the factory for yours motorcycles, be sure to adjust them before traffic. Support (Long side up) Support (Long side backwards) Warning ! There must be space between the ground and support for proper use of Front Wheel stand, there also must be a space between the wheel and the ground, if there is no space, advance the support a notch and control... -
Page 10: Hitching And Unhitching
Operation and maintenance manual PM2 23032021 HITCHING AND UNHITCHING When using the trailer for the first time, ask your dealer to show you how to hitch the trailer correctly. Warning ! Before coupling and uncoupling, make sure that the wheel is in the stowed position. HITCHING 1) This manoeuvre is extremely important. - Page 11 Operation and maintenance manual PM2 23032021 3) Loop the safety chain for unbraked trailers around the towing ball in such a way that it doesn’t affect the way in which the hitch works. For braked trailers, attach the anti-rupture cable after the trailer has been hitched. 4) Using the jockey wheel, lower the ball hitch until the handle drops down and clicks into place.
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Page 12: Unhitching
Operation and maintenance manual PM2 23032021 UNHITCHING Ensure that the trailer cannot run away when it is unhitched, if there is the slightest doubt, put blocks on either side of the wheels if it is an unbraked trailer, or use the parking brake if it is a braked trailer. -
Page 13: Lowering The Trailer Bed
Operation and maintenance manual PM2 23032021 LOWERING THE TRAILER BED Warning : Ensure that nobody is too close when lowering the trailer bed The trailer must only be loaded or unloaded when it is attached to a vehicle Lowering the trailer bed is only possible with the back of the trailer in the unfolded position ! Under penality of damage to the trailer. -
Page 14: Raising The Trailer Bed
Operation and maintenance manual PM2 23032021 RAISING THE TRAILER BED ATTENTION : Ensure that nobody is close by when the trailer bed is being raised. ATTENTION : It is essential that the trailer bed is locked when using the public highway. The trailer must only be loaded or unloaded when it is attached to a vehicle. -
Page 15: Road Use
Operation and maintenance manual PM2 23032021 ROAD USE ATTENTION : It is imperative that the ball hitch is correctly lockend when using the public highway The parts shown below in a red are key SAFETY features. It is essential that the draw bar locking pin’s position is checked systematically before taking the trailer onto the public highway. -
Page 16: Storing The Trailer
Operation and maintenance manual PM2 23032021 STORING THE TRAILER When the trailer is in the raised position, fold the rear part of the bed forwards and use straps to hold it in place against the front part of the trailer. Strap Strap Lower the bed to the ground as shown on page 13 of this manual... - Page 17 Operation and maintenance manual PM2 23032021 Release the drawbar by removing the locking pin and the locking shackle. Locking shackle Locking pin Tilt the clevis and lock it in position with the locking shackle. Tilt the wheel under the coupling head...
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Page 18: Servicing
SERVICING Your COCHET SA lowering trailer should be serviced regularly as it will play a large part in the way in which the trailer ages. As with any vehicle, it should be serviced regularly by an official dealer. It should be serviced every 5000Km or once per year. -
Page 19: Bodywork
Operation and maintenance manual PM2 23032021 Check that the wheel bolts are tight. This check should be carried out before and after the first journey with the trailer, and then after the first 50 kilometres. If necessary, tighten the wheel bolts (using the torque table shown below). -
Page 20: Jockey Wheel And Hitch
Operation and maintenance manual PM2 23032021 JOCKEY WHEEL AND HITCH Check that the jockey wheel functions correctly, by turning the wheel regularly. If necessary, apply grease to the shaft. Do not maneuver the trailer when it is fully laden using the jockey wheel as this can cause its premature deterioration The hitch should be cleaned and greased at regular intervals. - Page 21 Operation and maintenance manual PM2 23032021...
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Page 22: Warranty
COCHET. 2. Any parts that are subject to guarantee claims must be returned to COCHET for inspection, repair or replacement with carriage paid together with proof of purchase of the machine, and carefully wrapped in order to ensure their protection.
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