AL-KO AKS 3004 Stabiliser Handbook User Manual

AKS 3004 STABILISER
HANDBOOK FOR THE AKS 3004 STABILISER 

2
CONTENTS
3 REGULATIONS
4 RESTRICTIONS OF USE
5 SAFETY WARNINGS
6 FITMENT INSTRUCTIONS
8
 FITMENT NOTES
10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
14 SERVICING & CLEANING
19 FAQS
22 COMPLEMENTAR Y PRODUCTS  

3
REGULATIONS
1. The AKS 3004 stabiliser must be used in conjunction 
with 50mm dia. towballs which conform to EC Directive 
94/20 (DIN 74058 or local equivalent).
2.  Suitable for attachment to drawbars or approved 
overrun braking equipment for single (and tandem axle) 
caravan/trailers, with a minimum weight of 200kg and a 
maximum permissible weight of 3000kg.
3.  EC design approval has been given to the AL-KO AKS 
3004 coupling under permit No. e1*94/20*0930*00.   

4
RESTRICTIONS OF USE
 
1. The trailer coupling may only be connected to towing 
vehicles where the clearances for the stabiliser can be 
observed, in accordance with EC Directive 94/20 (DIN 
74058). If these clearances are infringed by special 
attachments, then the use must be checked separately.
 
 The area above the towball of the vehicle must be free 
from vehicle components or attachments (A) (e.g. spare 
wheels, platforms etc.) 
 The clearance for the stabiliser lever must be at least 
330mm (B) +...

5
1. In accordance with EC Directive 94/20, couplings of type 
A 50-1 cannot be used (see Fig 3), your warranty will be 
invalid if this type of towball is used.
2. For UK use, use the extended neck towball (type A50-X).
3. A bolted-in type ball coupling (Fig 4) is only permissible if 
the thread is locked or welded.
4. The AKS 3004 cannot be used with a laterally attached 
reversing lever, on the left side, when facing the 
direction of traffic.
5. The towball must be free from grease, paint and other...

6
FITMENT INSTRUCTIONS 
1 Before starting you must ensure the handbrake is on.
 2 Unscrew the two nuts on the coupling head and remove 
the front bolt. 
3 Take the dowel provided and hammer it through the 
coupling head to push the rear bolt out. 
4 Once the dowel has replaced the bolt inside the 
coupling head you should be able to remove the rear 
bolt completely. You may need to push the coupling 
head to ease the process. 
5 Slide the coupling head off of the overrun. 
6 DO NOT place the AKS 3004...

7
FITMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Step 5
Step 6Step 9
Step 10Step 11Step 7
Step 8 Step 12 
0032  

8
PLEASE NOTE THAT ON MOST OVERRUN ASSEMBLIES, THE 
DAMPER IS SECURED BY THE REAR RETAINING BOLT AND 
TELESCOPES OUT INDEPENDENTLY.
NOTE: The AKS 3004 is designed for 50mm draw shafts. 
For smaller diameter shafts, spacers must be used.   
These are provided with your stabiliser kit.
  
Shaft Dia.   Requirements
50mm  No spacers required
35mm 7.5mm spacer
46mm 2.0mm spacer - non AL-KO
1 Always insert the bolts from the right hand side (when 
facing caravan), to ensure the correct clearances are 
allowed...

9
SPARE PARTS
1 Spare parts are safety critical! For this reason when fitting 
spare parts in our products we recommend the use of 
original AL-KO parts. The reliability, safety and suitability 
of parts designed especially for our products, has been 
determined using a special test procedure. In spite of 
constantly monitoring the market we are unable to assess 
or vouch for any other products. 
2 Repairs should only be carried out by trained and qualified 
workshop personnel. A list of AL-KO Approved...

10
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 
AKS 3004 SPECIFICATIONS
Coupling Handle (Fig 7/Item 1) 
Stabiliser Lever (Fig 7/Item 2)
PREPARATION FOR COUPLING/UNCOUPLING
The Stabiliser lever (Fig 7/Item 2) must be in the 
uppermost position (open).
COUPLING UP
Pull the coupling handle (Fig 8/Item 1) up in the direction 
of arrow. The coupling mechanism has an open position, as 
long as the AKS 3004 is not placed on the ball, the handle 
will remain open. Put the opened coupling onto the clean 
towball. The handle must now...