2 Operating Instructions
2.3 Trailer uncoupling procedure
2.2 Trailer coupling procedures (continued)
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Retract landing
gear until pads
come off the
ground
Re-check brake lines and light cord. Remove wheel chocks, continue with pre-trip inspection.
Switch to
high gear,
fully retract,
then secure
crank handle
12
Secure
handle
13
4
Position tractor and trailer on firm, level
ground clear of obstacles and persons
Set trailer brakes
Slowly back tractor
tightly against trailer
Set tractor brakes
Chock trailer wheels
5
3
2
1
1
10
Visual inspection
Get out of tractor
Visually check
that the fifth
wheel is locked
1 - 2 - 3
Failure to properly couple and inspect this fifth wheel could result in
tractor and trailer separation causing death or serious injury to others.
If you do not obtain a proper couple, repeat the coupling procedure.
➠
1
2
DO NOT USE ANY FIFTH WHEEL THAT FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY!
OK
LOCK
JAW
CLOSED
SECONDARY LOCK
HANDLE GUIDE
NO GAP BETWEEN
FIFTH WHEEL AND
TRAILER PLATE
3
SECONDARY HANDLE
LOCK NOTCH ENGAGED
BEHIND GUIDE OF CASTING
WARNING
USE
LOW
GEAR!
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