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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 device hits end stop
audibly and noticeably
Overrun device overruns
or
Parking brake too weak to
stop trailer moving back-
wards
If you encounter any malfunctions that are not listed in this table or that you cannot rectify
yourself, please contact our responsible service centre.
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Possible cause
Excessive friction losses in
the overrun device
Corrosion on the pull rod
Serious damage when ma-
noeuvring
Handbrake not released
Jockey wheel blocks linkage
Shock absorber defective
Shock absorber defective
Corrosion and/or lack of lub-
rication for the wheel brake
Shock absorber defective
Too much air in the trans-
mission device
Brake linings worn
Solution
Remove dirt and corrosion from the
transmission system and brake cable
and then check that the system opera-
tes smoothly.
Seek assistance from an AL-KO ser-
vice centre.
Release the handbrake.
Release the jockey wheel and move it
to the correct position.
Have shock absorber replaced.
Have shock absorber replaced.
Clean and regrease the moving
parts of the wheel brake.
Have worn brake shoes (< 2 mm)
replaced.
Have shock absorber replaced.
Have brake system adjusted.
Have brake pads replaced.
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