OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3-9
Uncoupling Towing Vehicle from
Semitrailer
1.
Park the semitrailer according to instructions in
“Parking the Trailer” on page 3-8.
2.
Lower the park stands to the ground. Hydraulically
raise front end of semitrailer until next hole in park
stand is available. Pin through both inner and outer
legs of stand. Hydraulically lower semitrailer onto
legs.
3.
Disconnect the emergency and service air lines and
attach them to the tractor gladhand holders.
4.
Disconnect the 7-pole cable and hydraulic lines from
the semitrailer and store with the tractor.
5.
Pull the tractor fifth wheel plate latch release lever.
6.
Attempt to pull the tractor forward. If the tractor
uncouples, verify all service lines are disconnected
and semitrailer wheels are chocked. If tractor does
not disconnect, repeat
7.
Pull the tractor away from the semitrailer.
WARNING
WARNING
Trailer Tilt Lever
The
TRAILER TILT
lever is located
on the drivers side of
the semitrailer under the outer frame beam
It has three position
s:
Axle Control Lever
The
AXLE CONTROL
lever
is the control on the rear with three position
s:
Always check behind and under the truck and
semitrailer for persons or objects before moving.
Failure to check can lead to serious personal
injury or death to others, or damage to property.
Secure each leg with pin before leaving
semitrailer unattended.
UP
In this position, the front end of the
semitrailer rises to the load position.
CENTER
This is the neutral position. The
semitrailer stays in its current position.
DOWN
In this position, the front end of the
semitrailer lowers to the transport
position.
LOAD
In this position, the undercarriage
slides forward for loading.
CENTER
This is the neutral position.
TRANSPORT
In this position, the undercarriage
slides to the rear. The undercarriage
must be in the rear-most position for
transport.
Summary of Contents for 317D
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