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TROUBLESHOOTING
Malfunction
Inadequate braking effect
Overheating of the brakes
when driving forward
Driving is not smooth, or
braking is jerky
Trailer brakes when accele-
rator pedal is released
Trailer brakes when driving
in reverse
Overrun hitch can be heard
and felt knocking against the
limit stop
Overrun hitch overruns too
far
Parking brake too weak in
reverse
In the case of faults that are not listed in this table, or faults that you cannot rectify without
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Possible cause
Excessive abrasion losses on
the overrun hitch
Corrosion on the pull rod
Serious damage when manoeu-
vring
Handbrake not released
Jockey wheel blocks linkage
Shock absorber defective
Shock absorber defective
Corrosion and/or lack of lubrica-
tion for the wheel brake
Shock absorber defective
Too much air in the transmission
device
Brake linings worn
Too much air in the transmission
device
Brake linings worn
Solution
Remove dirt and corrosion from
the transmission device and brake
cable, and then check for ease of
movement
Contact an AL-KO service centre
Releasing the handbrake
Release jockey wheel and move to
correct position
Have the shock absorber renewed
Have the shock absorber renewed
Remove dirt and corrosion on
the moving parts of the wheel
brake and lubricate again.
Have brake shoes renewed if
they are worn down (< 2 mm).
Have the shock absorber renewed
Have the brake system adjusted
Have the brake linings renewed
Have the brake system adjusted
Have the brake linings renewed
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