AL-KO AMC Handbook User Manual

AMC CHASSIS
HANDBOOK FOR VEHICLES 
ON THE AL-KO AMC CHASSIS   

Warranty 1
AL-KO Kober European Offices   3
Worldwide Leaders in Chassis Technology  4
AL-KO AMC Chassis Service Schedule  5
Introduction - AL-KO AMC Single Axle Chassis  7
Introduction - AL-KO AMC Tandem Axle Chassis  8
Towing with a Trailer  9
Wheel and Tyre Information  10
Suggested Tyre Pressures  11
Tyre Pressure and Tread Depth Information  12Changing the Wheel 
13
Workshop Jack/Vehicle Lift  15
Towing Information  15
AL-KO AMC Suspension, Steering & Braking Systems  16
Model Overview - AL-KO AMC...

Since 1979, AL-KO has been at the forefront of leisure and 
commercial vehicle chassis conversions. Over 140,000 approved 
conversions have been commissioned throughout our manufacturing 
facilities in England, Germany, France and Italy. 
Our successes have now led us into global markets, where we can 
continue our passion for engineering excellence, innovative products 
of the highest qualit y and safet y standards.
WORLDWIDE LEADERS IN CHASSIS TECHNOLOGY
AL-KO KOBER EUROPEAN OFFICES
 AL-KO Kober Ltd....

KILOMETRESKILOMETRES
DATE DATE
SPECIALIST WORKSHOP
SPECIALIST WORKSHOP
SIGNATURE SIGNATURE
AL-KO AMC CHASSIS SERVICE SCHEDULE
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INTRODUCTION:   
AL-KO AMC SINGLE  
AXLE CHASSIS
DESCRIPTION OF 
CONVERSION
The orginal rear frame has been 
replaced by a hot-dip galvanised 
AL-KO lightweight chassis.   
This chassis is connected to 
the cab by means of a special 
bracket assembly.
The AL-KO AMC Chassis and 
AL-KO Axle with torsion bar 
suspension is fitted in place 
of the original equipment 
manufacturers chassis, axle  
and leaf spring suspension.  
The AL-KO Air Suspension 
axle* can be fitted as an 
optional extra and integrated...

DRIVING INFORMATION/TRAILER USE
To achieve optimum results when towing a trailer, please observe 
the following points:
Refer to base vehicle handbook for towing limits.
 
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Do not tow with the vehicle empty and the trailer loaded.    
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  If this is unavoidable, please drive slowly to allow for the      
  unfavourable weight distribution.
Always locate heavy objects close to the axle and secure.
 
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Maximum speed limit is 60 mph. 
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Ensure tyre pressure of vehicle is set at fully loaded setting. 
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Use...

TYRE PRESSURE
The correct tyre pressure not only affects the life of the tyre, it also\
 
affects vehicle safety, as it changes the behaviour of the vehicle on th\
e 
road.
The pressure of every tyre - including the spare - should be checked 
regularly, and especially before you undertake long journeys.
Incorrect tyre pressure causes irregular tyre wear.  
Please see illustration.   
TREAD DEPTH
The tread depth should be at least 3mm, although legislation only 
specifies 1.6mm minimum tread. Signs of...

GENERAL NOTES
Do not use the jack for loads that are greater than the load given on 
the jack rating plate.
Ensure the vehicle is on a level, firm surface. 
CHANGING FRONT WHEELS
Select first or reverse gear (or P on automatic transmissions).   
Apply the handbrake and chock the remaining wheel.  
CHANGING REAR WHEELS
Select First or Reverse gear (or P on automatic transmissions). Do 
not apply the handbrake but fit chocks under the remaining wheels.
Onboard tools and chocks are usually located...

GENERAL NOTES
When a workshop jack is used, the vehicle must not be loaded and 
it must be lifted at the points provided on the vehicle sides which 
are illustrated on page 14.
To prevent damage, a suitable rubber interlayer should be used!
When working under the vehicle, the vehicle must be supported 
with suitable stands or placed on a vehicle lift.
TOWING
The vehicle is provided with towing eyes at the front right below the 
bumper and at the rear left, at the longitudinal frame member (this 
rear...

MODEL BASE   PERMISSIBLE  PERMISSABLE  PERMISSABLE PERMISSABLE MAX PERMISSABLE
  VEHICLE  WEIGHT  FRONT AXLE LOAD  REAR AXLE LOAD TRAILER LOAD GROSS TRAIN WEIGHT
   (kg)  (kg)  (kg) (kg)  (kg)
AMC 33L  33 Light  3300  1750  1900 2000 5300
AMC 35LB  33 Light  3500  1750  1900 2000 5300
AMC 35LH  33 Light  3500  1750  2000 2000 5300
AMC 35L  35 Light  3500  1850  2000 2000 5500
AMC 37L   35 Light  3700  1850  2000 2000
1) 5500
AMC 35H  35 Heavy  3500  2100  2400 2000 5500
AMC 38H  35 Heavy  3850  2100...