Towing coupling, safety cable and jockey wheel safety checks
1.
Ensure that the breakaway
cable is present and in
good working condition.
2.
Apply grease to grease
nipples using suitable grease
gun to lubricate damper.
3.
Tighten M16x140mm coupling
bolts to 197NM (Newton
Meters).
4.
Tighten M12x90mm coupling
head bolts to 100NM (Newton
Meters).
5.
Check coupling gatar for
damage.
6.
Check ball or eye coupling for
excessive wear.
7.
Check handbrake
protection skid.
1
2
5
6
4
3
7
Damper
Ensure damper is in working order.
✓
✗
6.
Coupling
Ensure coupling is
secure and free of wear.
Ball hitch
Ensure ball hitch is greased
and kept in good condition.
Wear indicator
✓
Undamaged
handbrake
protection skid
✗
Bent handbrake
protection skid
✗
Frayed
breakaway cable
✓
Undamaged
breakaway cable
✗
Damaged
coupling gatar
✓
Undamaged
coupling gatar
1.
Breakaway
cable
5.
Coupling
gatar
7.
Handbrake
protection skid
Push damper in
Damper should release slowly
back to original position
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09
Towing Safely
Section
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