COCHET DUO Manuale utente
OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Lowering motorbike trailer DUO
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LIST OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................................................3
GLOSSARY.................................................................................................................................................................................3
LEGISLATION.............................................................................................................................................................................4
LICENCE.................................................................................................................................................................................4
INSURANCE...........................................................................................................................................................................4
REGISTRATION....................................................................................................................................................................5
GENERAL INFORMATION..........................................................................................................................................................6
DIRECTIONS FOR USE................................................................................................................................................................7
COMPLIANCE WITH THE LOAD CAPACITY ............................................................................................................................7
LOAD POSITIONNING............................................................................................................................................................7
STRAPPING DOWN THE LOAD ..............................................................................................................................................8
ADJUSTEMENT OF FRONT WHEEL STAND ............................................................................................................................9
HITCHING AND UNHITCHING .................................................................................................................................................10
HITCHING............................................................................................................................................................................10
UNHITCHING.......................................................................................................................................................................12
ROAD USE ...........................................................................................................................................................................12
LOWERING THE TRAILER BED .................................................................................................................................................13
RAISING THE TRAILER BED......................................................................................................................................................14
ROAD USE ...............................................................................................................................................................................15
STORING THE TRAILER............................................................................................................................................................16
SERVICING ..............................................................................................................................................................................18
RUNNING GEAR ..................................................................................................................................................................18
BODYWORK ........................................................................................................................................................................19
JOCKEY WHEEL AND HITCH ................................................................................................................................................20
ELECTRICITY (STANDARD CONNECTIONS) ..........................................................................................................................20
WARRANTY.............................................................................................................................................................................22
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INTRODUCTION
We would like to thank you for choosing a lowering trailer DUO, designed and manufactured by
COCHET SA.
This manual contains information and characteristics concerning your new road trailer. Please
read this manual carefully, in order to familiarise yourself with the trailer before using the public
highway.
In order to prolong the working life of your trailer, it is essential that it is used and serviced
correctly. Equally, it is one of the conditions for ensuring that the warranty remains valid.
By following and complying with the advice and instructions given in this manual, you will be
able to benefit from many years of safe use with this trailer.
As progress is a constant preoccupation, the COCHET SA Company reserves the right to modify
its trailers, without the obligation for applying the modifications to any trailers that have already been
sold.
Please pass this document on to the new owner in the event of this trailer being sold.
GLOSSARY
PTAC
Gross laden weight
PV
Unladen weight
CU
Load capacity = PTAC - PV
PTR
Maximum authorized mass
= PTAC of the towing vehicle + PTAC of the trailer
PTRA
Maximum authorised mass
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LEGISLATION
LICENCE
A vehicle towing a trailer forms a combination of vehicles. In order to drive a combination
of vehicles, it is necessary to understand and comply with the relevant legislation in the
Highway Code:
French driving licence for driving a combination of vehicles in France:
- If the PTAC does not exceed 750Kg, the driving licence category B is sufficient
- Since 19/01/2013, if the PTAC exceeds 750Kg, the driving licence category B is
sufficient if the total PTAC of the towing vehicle and the trailer is equal to or inferior to the
3500Kg
If one of these conditions is not met, not only is the driving licence category B required,
but also:
- a 7h training course to drive a combination of vehicles whose PTAC is between
3500Kg and 4250Kg
In any case, the sumof the total laden weightsmust not exceed the PTRA of the towing vehicle.
For more information, contact the official organizations concerned.
INSURANCE
A trailer that has a PTAC that does not exceed 500Kg is generally covered by the towing
vehicle’s insurance. However, it is advisable to contact your insurer.
Above 500Kg of PTAC, it must have its own individual insurance.
(Ask your insurer about that)
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REGISTRATION
A trailer that exceeds 500Kg of PTAC must have its own number plate and registration
document.
Below 500Kg of PTAC, it is sufficient to attach a homologated number plate bearing the
towing vehicles registration number.
Attach your number plate as high as possible, and centred, on the bracket provided.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Before using the road, you must check the general condition of your trailer.
The advice and instructions are merely informative, and their contents shall under no
circumstances give rise to any liability on the part of the manufacturer.
ATTENTION :
Once your trailer has travelled its first 100 km, it is essential that you check
the tightness of the wheels.
Before starting, always ensure that you have:
· Checked the condition and the pressure of the tyres
· Checked the tightness of all safety equipment and also the wheels
· Checked the condition and the level of wear in the draw bar ball hitch
· Checked that all the lights are working correctly
· Checked that the load carried is correctly attached
· Checked that the trailer locking system and the ball hitch are correctly locked (Page 15 of this
instruction manual)
· Checked that the number plate is visible and correctly positioned (Page 5 of this instruction
manual)
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is essential that the trailer is loaded correctly in order for it to be towed and used on the public
highway safely. 3 critical factors must be respected: The laden weight, the position of the load,
the way in which the load is secured.
You are entirely responsible for securing the load that you are transporting.
Reminder:
1m3of sand weighs approximately ±1800Kg.
1m3of wood weighs approximately 450/650Kg (depending on the level of dryness).
COMPLIANCE WITH THE LOAD CAPACITY
The load capacity of the trailer is the difference between it’s unladen weight shown on the plate
as the tare and its PTAC. Remember to take the weight of any accessories into account as
they will reduce the load capacity.
LOAD POSITIONNING
Every precaution must be taken to ensure that the load transported bya vehicle or trailer cannot
cause damage or danger (Article R312-19 Highway Code)
The load must be positioned in such a way that the weight at the ball hitch is equal to
approximately 5 to 10% of the total mass of the trailer and its load, without, however,
exceeding the maximum weight indicated on the manufacturer’s plate shown opposite the
figure 0, which is a legal requirement. (Refer to the image shown below).
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The position of the load on the trailer is extremely important. If it is too far forwards, there will
be too much weight on the ball hitch and there is a risk that the draw bar will break. Too
much at the back, there is a risk of the trailer having uncontrollable yaw, and therefore a very
high accident risk.
The trailers made by COCHET SA. Comply with the legislation n°55 and are designed to have
a hitch height of between 395mm and 465mm.
STRAPPING DOWN THE LOAD
The load to be transported must be strapped down tightly to avoid any movement in the event
of an emergency stop. Correct strapping will also prevent the load from moving and as a result,
any movement away from the centre of the trailer, therefore eliminating the risk of trailer yaw.
In order to strap the load correctly, use the rings provided. You can also use the bars on the
trailer sides if the trailer is fitted with them, or you can hook the straps directly onto the trailer’s
chassis.
Load too far forwards
NON-COMPLIANT
Load spread between the axle
and the front of the trailer
COMPLIANT
Load at the back
NON-COMPLIANT
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ADJUSTEMENT OF FRONT WHEEL STAND
Warning ! Your front wheel stands are not adjusted at the factory for yours
motorcycles, be sure to adjust them before traffic.
Warning ! There must be space between the ground and support for proper
use of Front Wheel stand, there also must be a space between the wheel and
the ground, if there is no space, advance the support a notch and control
again.
Support
(Long side backwards)
Support
(Long side up)
Space between ground and support
Space between ground and wheel
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HITCHING AND UNHITCHING
When using the trailer for the first time, ask your dealer to show you how to
hitch the trailer correctly.
Warning ! Before coupling and
uncoupling, make sure that the
wheel is in the stowed position.
HITCHING
1) This manoeuvre is extremely important. Check that your
ball hitch has the handle in the locked position (raised), and
that the red guide is visible.
2) Move the ball hitch to within a few centimetres of the
towing ball. Use the jockey wheel to simplify this manoeuvre.
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