Ford Cargo 2017, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
5
5th Wheel (Platform) - Attaching the Semi-
Trailer
(for 5th wheels of SAF HOLLAND brand)
Figure-1
1- Block the wheels of the semi-trailer.
2- Check that 5th wheel lock is open. The port
for the semi-trailer pin should be open. (see
Figure 1)
Figure-2
3-Position the truck in front of the semi-trailer.
(see Figure 1 and Figure 2)
4-Position the vehicle so that there is a
clearance of 20 to 50 mm between the bottom
of the semi-trailer and the 5th wheel platform
(see Figure 1)
Figure-3
5-Lift 5th wheel with the help of the air
suspension until the semi-trailer is slightly
raised. (see Figure 3)
Figure-4
6- Reverse the vehicle slowly until 5th wheel
coupling engages. (see Figure 4) The spring
safety lever should return to its original
position automatically. (see Figure 5)
7- Get off the vehicle and visually check that
5th wheel lock has fully engaged. If the lock is
fully closed, the safety lever should be in the
upper position and the small adjustment plate
on the lock lever should contact 5th wheel
platform. (see Figure 5 and Figure 6).
As shown in Figure 6, the latch on the safety
lever should be in the upper position.
Figure-5
Figure-6
Attaching and Detaching a Trailer
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