Uncoupling / Parking
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Operation
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Hand brake / Parking brake
Fig. 83
Example 1: Hand brake released (driving position)
1
Hand brake lever at bottom
2
Pushbutton
3
Gas strut
4
Gear segment
5
Brake linkage with spring mechanism
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The hand brake (parking brake) is to secure the trailer
against rolling away.
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Trailers can be fitted with various types of hand brake
(weight-dependant).
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Unbraked trailers do not have a hand brake.
CAUTION
Operating the hand brake!
You could pinch / crush hands / fingers on the
drawbar / ball head.
You could be hit when the hand brake lever moves
upwards.
Operate the hand brake slowly and carefully.
Make sure that your hand is not in the area where it can
be crushed and your body is not in the moving area.
Fig. 84
Hand brake applied / secured
1
Hand brake lever at top
2
Safeguard on toothed segment
3
Safeguard released (press button pressed)
On a parking brake with toothed segments, the
hand brake lever needs to be applied to the last
tooth and needs to be released to the first tooth.
WARNING
Driving with the hand brake applied / not
completely released!
The brake shoes could block the wheels -
Risk of snaking / accidents!
The brakes get hot.
Make sure that the hand brake is completely released
before driving off.
Fig. 85
Example 2: Hand brake released (made by BPW)
1
Hand brake lever at bottom
WARNING
Releasing hand brake on unsecured trailer!
The trailer could start moving spontaneously - risk
of impact!
Couple your trailer to the car.
Release the hand brake once your trailer is secured with
wheel chocks.
CAUTION
Uncontrolled movement of the trailer when
the hand brake is applied!
Trailer could roll back approx, 25-30 mm when uncoupled
until the full braking force is applied.
When parking your trailer, make sure there is enough
space behind it.
Always apply the hand brake completely - if applicable,
push the trailer backwards slightly so that the full braking
force is reached.
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Summary of Contents for 1000 Series
Page 1: ...GENERAL CAR Program PART 1 OPERATING MANUAL humbaur com 1000 8400 SERIES EN ...
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Page 21: ...2 19 General information ...
Page 31: ...3 29 Operation ...
Page 67: ...3 65 Operation Trailer safety ...
Page 75: ...4 73 Chassis ...
Page 103: ...5 101 Body ...
Page 134: ...Cover net 5 132 Body ...
Page 135: ...6 133 Electrical system ...
Page 145: ...7 143 Testing care and maintenance ...
Page 185: ...8 183 Troubleshooting guide ...
Page 194: ...Hydraulics 8 192 Troubleshooting guide ...
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