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Alko AKS 1300 hitch

in Anything Eriba-related Wed Oct 14, 2020 9:18 pm
by Trroll (deleted)
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When I last towed or Troll I was unable to turn the red nut despite lifting the 2 handles. I usually tighten it until it clicks but just could not budge it. Any advice welcome. I did drive it home and it was noticeably quiet.



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RE: Alko AKS 1300 hitch

in Anything Eriba-related Wed Oct 14, 2020 9:44 pm
by eribaMotters | 5.592 Posts

This has been asked a few times and I remembered the Alko website has a help section. What you need is this bit:-


"The ratchet has jammed because the wheel has been turned too far when unwinding. It is only necessary to turn the wheel until you first feel resistance or one click of the ratchet. What has happened is the small circlip in the centre of the wheel has become embedded in the black plastic surround.

To resolve this issue use a 13mm socket or similar, place it up into the centre of the wheel so that the socket is sitting on the black plastic and the centre pin will go into the socket. You then need to apply force with a hammer which will release the circlip, and the ratchet wheel.

A fair amount of force may be required depending on how far it has been over unwound. It would be recommended to rest the coupling on the towball as you do this, to offer support."

Colin


aka Oscar - Audi A3 1.5 petrol _ ex 430, 552, camplet trailer tent, 310, now a nice white 2017 430.
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RE: Alko AKS 1300 hitch

in Anything Eriba-related Fri Nov 13, 2020 7:57 am
by Trroll (deleted)
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I have now tried this and believe I have been successful. Sadly Eriba is now under lockdown.. Thank you Colin.


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RE: Alko AKS 1300 hitch

in Anything Eriba-related Fri Nov 13, 2020 8:43 am
by eribaMotters | 5.592 Posts

Good to hear it's solved.

Colin


aka Oscar - Audi A3 1.5 petrol _ ex 430, 552, camplet trailer tent, 310, now a nice white 2017 430.
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