freightliner PX113064S T 2016, Руководство пользователя

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Fontaine Fifth Wheel Coupling
1.
Chock the front and rear of the trailer tires to
prevent the trailer from moving.
2.
If equipped with a standard fifth wheel , check
the surface of the fifth wheel for a liberal coating
of grease.
3. Ensure the fifth wheel jaws are fully open and
the lock control handle is fully extended as
shown in
Fig. 14.3.
4. If the vehicle is equipped with a standard fifth
wheel, inspect the trailer kingpin plate to verify it
is large enough to completely cover the fifth
wheel and that it is properly greased.
5. Make sure the fifth wheel top plate is tilted down
and the ramps are as low as possible.
6. Position the tractor so the kingpin is in a position
to enter the throat of the fifth wheel.
WARNING
When coupling, always inflate the tractor
suspension air bags prior to coupling.
Inflating the tractor suspension air bags while
positioned underneath the trailer may result in
damage to and incorrect coupling of the fifth
wheel, possibly resulting in serious personal
injury or death.
NOTICE
Attempting to couple at the wrong height may
cause improper coupling, which could result in
damage to the fifth wheel or kingpin.
7. Adjust the trailer height if required.
For a standard fifth wheel plate , the trailer
should contact the fifth wheel at the top of the
approach ramps as shown in
Fig. 14.4 .
8. With the fifth wheel opening aligned with the
trailer kingpin, back the tractor slowly toward the
trailer. To prevent the trailer from slamming into
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A
1
1
1
C
2
2
2
A. The base of the pull handle within 1 inch of the fifth
wheel indicates the fifth wheel jaws are locked.
B. A gap of more than 1 inch between the pull handle
and fifth wheel indicates the fifth wheel jaws are
partially open.
C. A fully extended pull handle indicates the fifth wheel
jaws are open.
1. Pull Handle 2. Fifth Wheel
Fig. 14.3, Fontaine Fifth Wheel Lock Handle Positions
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B
C
D
A. The fifth wheel must lift the trailer.
B. Adjust the trailer height if necessary.
C. Tilt the ramps down.
D. The trailer should contact the fifth wheel 4-6 inches
behind the pivot point.
Fig. 14.4, Trailer Connection Point, Standard Fifth
Wheel
Fifth Wheels
14.2