Guidelines for inspection and servicing
Rigid/Drawbar eyes
2022
General information
General information
The components used to connect a vehicle and trailer are exposed, even during normal use, to very high tensions. Regular service and maintenance is a prerequisite if the drawbar is to function well for the duration of its service life.
The length of the service intervals depend on the type of trailers, the loads, roads and climatic conditions etc. The service should ideally be carried out in conjunction with other inspection of the vehicle, e.g. every 60,000 or 90,000 km.
If daily inspection or safety checks show that the function of the product has been impaired, servicing must be carried out immediately.
If any of the product's wear limits have been exceeded, this is an indication that other parts also require servicing.
Check that all type plates and warning/information labels are legible and have not been painted over, washed off or otherwise damaged. Illegible labels must be replaced and can be ordered from VBG Truck Equipment.
If the drawbar/drawbar eye is damaged due to e.g. jackknifing, or collision, the drawbar/
drawbar eye must be replaced.
NB! All equipment must be depressurised and without voltage before servicing is carried out. This means that you must disconnect the supply air and the power to drawbars.
Always follow the vehicle manufacturer's bodybuilding instructions.
Guidelines for inspection and servicing Drawbars/Drawbar eyes 2022
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Explanation of symbols
Warning!
Never put your fingers into the coupling mouth as they may be crushed.An open coupling always involves a risk of crushing.
Severity
3 = STOP to ensure future use.
2 = Rectify as soon as possible, within four weeks.
1 = Rectify when able or during next service. Within no more than one year.
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