Kässbohrer Reefer 2023 Series, Руководство пользователя

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5. TRANSPORTATION PROCESS
5.1. Pre-Driving Checks
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Make sure that all necessary docu-
mentation is available at the vehicle
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Make sure all necessary adjust-
ments and loading condition are
properly made
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The vehicle is coupled and secured
with the tractor properly and safely
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Make sure that all pneumatic and
electrical connections between the
tractor and the vehicle are properly
made and that the EBS system is
operational
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All structural hardware (wheel
chocks, side underrun guards, lad-
der and etc.) are in their place and
locked or secured properly
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The load is distributed evenly to pre-
vent any displacement during
driving.
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The weight of the load is within the
permissible limits,
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Comply with the regulations of the
country you are in,
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Make sure that the lightingand sig-
nal system is fully operational,
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The tire air pressures are at the re-
quired level
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The parking brake of the semi-trailer
is released.
5.2. Semi-Trailer and Tractor Coupling
Apply the following steps to couple the
semi-trailer with the tractor:
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Check that kingpin and its couplings
are normal . Make sure that there is
an adequate amount of grease oil
on the fifth wheel, top-connection
plate and kingpin that will prevent
damage when coupling and that it
does not contain any dust and
contaminant.
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Lower the height of the rear suspen-
sion airbags of the tractor until it can
be inserted in the king pin section of
the semi-trailer.
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Set the 5th wheel locking system on
the tractor to the "On" position.
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Adjust the height of the semi-trailer
to insert it into the tractor. The height
of the semi-trailer can be adjusted
with the mechanical landing gear.
Prevent the movement of the semi-
trailer by using the parking brake.
Put wheel chock at the rear of the
wheels for safety.
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Move the tractor, fifth wheel until it
touches the top-connection plate of
the semi-trailer and moves back-
wards slowly on the same level. The
fifth wheel will slide smoothly under
the top-connection plate and enter
the kingpin's shoes and lock auto-
matically with the intensity of
impact.
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Raise the landing legs of the semi-
trailer and insert the landing legs
arm to its place.
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Connect the air, electrical and EBS
cables and hoses to their places on
the tractor. Be sure that all the func-
tions are working properly.
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If the vehicle has a parking brake,
release the parking brake.
If your vehicle is driven at the
wrong 5th wheel height, mal-
functions may occur in the ve-
hicle. You may have height
problems.. The vehicle must
be driven at the correct fifth
wheel height.
Apply the following steps to uncouple the
semi-trailer with the tractor:
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If the vehicle is equipped with serv-
ice type brake chambers, apply the