Brandt H550 Series, Руководство пользователя

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Heavy Haul Trailers
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WARNING! Attempting to couple the trailer at an improper height could result in a false or
improper coupling and could cause damage to the fifth wheel or trailer.
4.
Back under the trailer, keeping the trailer kingpin centered in the crotch of the fifth wheel.
5.
After picking up the trailer with the fifth wheel, STOP, then continue backing until the fifth wheel
locks firmly on the king pin.
6.
Back up tight to the kingpin. Pull forward to test the completeness of the coupling as an initial
check.
WARNING! If you do not obtain a proper coupling, repeat steps 3 through 6. Do not use a fifth
wheel which fails to operate properly.
7.
Visually check to see that the kingpin is in the fifth wheel locks, ensure that it is not overhanging
the fifth wheel or caught in a grease groove. There should be no gap between the trailer plate
and the fifth wheel.
WARNING! A direct visual inspection is required to assure a proper coupling. Several types of
improper couplings will pass the initial pull test and the sound is unreliable. Do not take for
granted that the trailer is properly coupled.
8.
Connect the light cord and the brake lines and be sure any slack in the lines is supported and the
brake lines do not become tangled.
9.
If your fifth wheel is equipped with a manual secondary lock, check to see that it is properly
engaged.
10.
Using the hydraulic controls, extend the main deck cylinders to raise the deck high enough to
allow the shim legs to be rotated down. See Fig. 3-10.
11.
Using the hydraulic controls, rotate the shim legs
down. Adjust the length of the shim legs by
pulling down on the spring loaded base and
inserting shims.
12.
Using the hydraulic controls, retract the main
deck cylinders until the shim legs make contact
with the trailer deck.
13.
Shut off the gas on the hydraulic unit engine.
14.
Attach the trailer air lines and electrical cord to
the gooseneck.
Shim Leg
rotated DOWN
FIG. 3-10.
Positioning the Shim Arms