MAFI Trac G Series, Operating Manual

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SELF-HELP
Fifth wheel coupling <Sattel>
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Fifth wheel coupling <Sattel>
The fifth wheel coupling of the MT can, in case of emergency,
also be unhitched without running engine and without electric-
ity, using the emergency hitch release.
The emergency hitch release is located to the right of the fifth
wheel coupling.
D A N G E R !
D a n g e r o f i n j u r y !
T h e r e i s a d a n g e r o f c r u s h i n g o f b o d y p a r t s w h e n
u n h i t c h i n g t h e f i f t h w h e e l c o u p l i n g i n a n e m e r g e n c y.
X
M a ke s u r e t h a t n o b o d y i s n e a r t h e t ra i l e r.
X
M a ke s u r e t h a t t h e t r a i l e r i s l owe r e d f u l l y o n t o i t s
s u p p o r t s a n d s e c u r e d a g a i n s t r o l l i n g away.
Fig. 2: Emergency hitch release
Releasing the emergency hitch
X
Set the trailer down on its supports.
X Secure the trailer against rolling away.
X
Disconnect all electrical and brake lines,
see “Unhitching” on page 116 .
X
Relieve the fifth wheel coupling or the king-pin.
The MT needs to be pushed back slightly against the
king-pin by another vehicle.
X Mount the pump lever on the emergency hitch release.
The pump lever is in the pneumatics compartment.
X Open the fifth wheel coupling at the emergency hitch
release.
X Drive or tow the MT forwards.