Swift Tourer Owner's Handbook Manual page 202

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Figure 10 -AKS 3004 friction pads
MANOEUVRING
For easier manoeuvring (on campsites etc),
pull the stabiliser lever to the 'up' position.
Please do not use the stabiliser lever as a
manoeuvring handle. Please use the handles
on the caravan or fit the AL-KO manoeuvring
handle to your jockey wheel (available
separately).
1. During opening or closing, the AKS must
only be operated by one person.
2. Press stabiliser lever down by hand force
only. DO NOT use your foot or an extension
bar, this will damage the components
(below).
3. When opening or closing the stabiliser lever,
please ensure your hand does not touch the
coupling handle - you may accidentally trap
your fingers (below).
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Figure 11 - How not to operate the stabiliser
handle
NOISES WHILST DRIVING
As a rule, the friction pads of the AKS 3004 do
not make a noise during driving. Any clicking,
creaking or squeaking noises that do arise
may be due to the following:
a. Foreign bodies, dirt or exhaust particle build
up between the friction pad and towball.
b. Dry operation of the drawshaft inside the
overrun device.
c. A detachable towball which has too much
play in the locking mechanism.
REMEDIAL ACTION
a. Clean the towball and friction pads before
each journey by lightly rubbing the surfaces
with a light emery paper (100-120 grit) or
use brake cleaning fluid to remove the build
up.
b. Lubricate the drawshaft sleeve via the
grease nipples. In addition, push the gaiter
forward and grease (DIN 51 825 KTA 3K)
the exposed part of the shaft (Fig 12).
c. Visit a specialist workshop to have the
ball holding area checked for damage
and the locking mechanism for function. If
necessary, change the towball.