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17. Fully retract the landing gear legs
off the ground and secure the crank
handle
(Figure 19)
.
NOTE:
For proper operation of landing
gear, follow the instructions
published by the landing
gear manufacturer.
18. Remove the wheel chocks and continue
with the pre-trip inspection.
NOTE:
For no-tilt fifth wheels used
with rigid upper couplers,
always remove the no-tilt shaft
assembly for on-road use.
8. Uncoupling Procedures
IMPORTANT:
Following proper
uncoupling procedures
for FW31 (NoLube) and
FW33 (Low Lube) fifth
wheels is extremely
important.
Failure to follow all of
the procedures contained
in these uncoupling
instructions may result in
damage to the lube plates.
1. Position the tractor and trailer, in straight
alignment, on firm, level ground clear
of obstacles and persons.
2. Set the trailer brakes.
3. Slowly back the tractor tightly against
the trailer to relieve pressure on the
fifth wheel locks.
4. Place the tractor into neutral and set
the parking brake.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT exhaust air from
the tractor suspension
before uncoupling.
Operation Instructions
Figure 19
SECURE
CRANK
Figure 20
LOWER LANDING GEAR
Failure to avoid
exhausting air from the
tractor suspension before
uncoupling could result in
difficulty uncoupling the
tractor from the trailer
which, if not avoided, could
result in damage to the
fifth wheel and kingpin.
5. Chock the trailer wheels.
6. Lower the landing gear until the pads
just touch the ground
(Figure 20)
.
NOTE:
For proper operation and ability
to transfer the trailer weight
from the fifth wheel, follow the
instructions published by the
landing gear manufacturer. DO
NOT raise the trailer off of the
fifth wheel.
