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Be sure the fifth wheel mechanism operates freely.
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Lubricate the fifth wheel plate surface with a light coat of Lithium-base, waterproof
grease.
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Be sure the fifth wheel and kingpin fasteners are tight and any welds are solid.
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Be sure the brake line, electrical line, and any other lines are clear of the coupling area.
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Be sure the locks are open.
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If the tow vehicle is equipped with a tailgate, lower it.
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Block the trailer wheels, front and rear.
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Make certain that the trailer fifth wheel plate is slightly above the kingpin plate on the
tow vehicle.
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Back the tow vehicle up close to the trailer, centering the kingpin in the slot of the fifth
wheel.
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STOP before engaging the coupling.
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Adjust the height of the trailer, using the jack, so that the fifth wheel plate just touches
the kingpin plate.
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Slowly back up the tow vehicle, keeping the kingpin centered in the slot of the fifth
wheel. Continue backing up until the fifth wheel locks firmly on the kingpin.
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Visually check to confirm that the fifth wheel locks are properly locked onto the kingpin
by performing the following checks:
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Attempt to pull forward as an initial test of the closing of the fifth wheel locks.
WARNING
A trailer having a fifth wheel coupler will be outfitted with one or two step drop leg jacks for
raising and lowering the fifth wheel coupler. Because we use several drop leg jack mechanisms,
the general instructions below may very slightly from the jack manufacturer’s instructions. If
you have any questions operating your specific jack contact inTech Trailers Parts, Service and
Warranty, Department at 574-773-9536.
A loose fifth wheel or kingpin can result in uncoupling, leading to death or serious
injury. Be sure the fifth wheel and kingpin are tight before coupling the trailer.
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If the trailer drops during coupling, death or serious injury may result.
There must be no one under the trailer or coupler before or during the coupling
procedure.
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An improperly coupled fifth wheel can come loose, resulting in death or serious injury.
Do not tow the trailer until all of the visual checks have been performed:
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Adjustment nut against fifth wheel.
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Secondary lock behind yoke.
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Fifth wheel against kingpin plate.
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