MAFI Trac T225, Operating Manual

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SELF-HELP
FIFTH WHEEL COUPLING
Operating manual T225 / T230 123
Fifth wheel coupling
Fig. 111: Emergency hitch release
In an emergency, the fifth wheel coupling of the MT can be
unhitched even without the engine running or without
electricity by using the emergency hitch release.
The emergency hitch release is located on the left side of
the fifth wheel coupling.
Emergency unhitching
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 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 s e m i - t r a 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.
X
Set the trailer down on its supports.
X Secure the semi-trailer against rolling away.
X
Disconnect all electrical and brake lines, see “Unhitching
semi-trailers” on page 110 .
X
Relieve the fifth wheel coupling or the king-pin.
The MT needs to be pushed back slightly against the
kingpin by another vehicle.
X Open the fifth wheel coupling at the emergency hitch
release.
X Drive or tow the MT forwards.