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3-24 PREPARATION FOR TRANSPORT

3-24.1

After securing the load, following the

steps as outlined in

Section 3-23,

back the

tractor until the gooseneck is within a few
inches of the front of the semitrailer.

3-24.2

Using the

GOOSENECK LIFT ARM LE-

VER (See Section 3-9)

, to lower or raise the

gooseneck as necessary until the load plate
holes are aligned with the load pins.

3-24.3

Slowly back the gooseneck into the

semitrailer until the gooseneck lock handle
snaps into place indicating the gooseneck is
locked into place.

3-24.4

Slowly try to pull the semitrailer forward

a few inches to be sure that the gooseneck
is locked into place. If the gooseneck is not
locked into place on the semitrailer, pull the
gooseneck lock handle out again and repeat

step 3-24.3

. If the gooseneck is locked into

place, continue the preparation for transport.

3-24.5

Reconnect the electrical and air service

lines from the semitrailer to the gooseneck.
The 7 pole electrical connector attaches to
the receptacle in the side of the gooseneck.
Disconnect dummy gladhands to connect
service and emergency air hoses to their re-
spective gladhand on the side of the goose-
neck.

3-24.6

Using the

GOOSENECK LIFTARM LE-

VER (See Section 3-9),

raise the gooseneck

liftarm to the "UP" position.

3-24.7

Using the

TRAILER LIFT LEVER (See

Section 3-11)

, raise the semitrailer until

enough clearance is obtained to seat the
load blocks.

CAUTION

FAILURE TO SUPPORT THE SEMI-
T R A I L E R F U L L Y O N T H E L O A D
BLOCKS DURING TRANSPORT AND
PARKING MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE
TO THE LOAD, THE SEMITRAILER,
AND POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH TO INDIVIDUALS NEAR THE
SEMITRAILER.

3-24.8

Using the LOAD BLOCK TRIP LEVER,

lower the load blocks completely. Be sure
that both load blocks are lowered the full ex-
tent of the cylinder travel.

3-24.9

Using the TRAILER LIFT LEVER, lower

the semitrailer until the semitrailer rests fully
on the load blocks.

CAUTION

THE GOOSENECK MAY BE USED IN
THE LOWERED OR RAISED POSI-
TIONS TO AVOID LOW CLEARANCE
OBSTACLES OR HIGH CENTERING.
NEVER EXCEED 2 MILES AN HOUR
W H E N

T R A N S P O R T I N G

T H E

SEMITRAILER IN THIS MANNER.

3-25 UNLOADING THE SEMITRAILER

3-25.1

Prepare to unload the semitrailer by fol-

lowing the steps outlined in

Section 3-21.

3-25.2

Remove the chains and binder or the

tie-straps from the load.

3-25.3

Fold

down

the

load

ramps,

equipped, and drive the load off the front of
the semitrailer or remove a stationary load by
means of a forklift, crane, or other means
satisfactory to the constitution of the load.

3-25.4

Reattach the gooseneck to the semi-

trailer following the steps as outlined in

Sec-

tion 3-24.

WARNING

WHEN REMOVING LOAD, INSURE
T H A T T H E L O A D I S S T E E R I N G
STRAIGHT SO IT DOES NOT MANEU-
VER OFF THE SIDE OF THE SEMI-
TRAILER. FAILURE TO SO COULD RE-
SULT IN DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT, IN-
JURY, OR DEATH.

3-25.5

Shut down hydraulic power system.

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