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Heavy Haul Trailers
3.5 Mechanical RGN Gooseneck Operation
3.5.1 Fifth Wheel Operating Instructions
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Failure to read, understand and follow the important information contained herein may result
in a hazardous condition or cause a hazardous condition to develop.
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Relative to the tractor trailer operations, there are other checks, inspections and procedures
not listed here which are necessary, prudent and/or required by law. The following is in
addition to these, and pertains to the fifth wheel only.
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Perform these procedures with the area clear of obstacles and other personnel.
3.5.1.1 Coupling the Fifth Wheel
1.
Visually inspect the equipment before coupling.
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Make sure the fifth wheel is properly lubricated,
the locks are open and the ramps are tilted
down in the proper position.
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Make sure the mounting of the fifth wheel to
the tractor or trailer is in good condition and
tight.
2.
Back up close to the trailer, centering the kingpin
in the cradle of the fifth wheel, STOP.
3.
Check to see that the trailer is at the proper height
for coupling. The rollers of the trailer should initially contact and roll up the tractor or jeep ramps.
WARNING! Attempting to couple the trailer with improper ramps 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 until the
fifth wheel locks firmly on the king pin.
5.
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 5. Do not use a fifth
wheel which fails to operate properly.
6.
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.