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FIGURE 3
Coupling
1. Back up closer to the trailer, centering the kingpin on the throat of the fifth wheel.
STOP
. Set vehicle brakes.
2. Check to see that the trailer is at the proper height for coupling. (The front of the skid plate should contact
the fifth wheel approximately 100 - 150 mm behind the fifth wheel’s pivot point. If not, raise or lower the
fifth wheel and if necessary, the trailer landing gear, to obtain this position.)
3. Back under the trailer and engage the fifth wheel locks with the trailer kingpin. Ensure the landing legs have
lifted clear off the ground. Pull forward to test the completeness of the coupling as an INITIAL check. Set
vehicle brakes. Next, visually inspect the fifth wheel, as shown in
Figure 3
, to verify that it is properly locked.
Failure to verify a proper couple
can result in tractor and trailer
separation, causing death or
serious injury to you or other (see
Figure 3
).
5. If required, the manual secondary lock should be
engaged. To engage the secondary lock, remove
the hairpin clip on the secondary lock handle
allowing the secondary lock to pivot behind the
locking yoke as shown in
Figure 4
.
6. Connect air lines. Release trailer and vehicle
brakes. Raise trailer to desired height and move
trailer.
Elevating fifth wheels in the
elevated position are less stable
than standard fifth wheels. To
avoid rollovers, do not travel at
excessive speeds, and do not make
sudden turns or maneuvers.
This unit is not recommended
for operation on public streets
and highways and does not have
required CRN approvals.
View looking into
throat of fifth wheel
Bolster plate
flush with
fifth wheel
LOCKS COMPLETELY CLOSED
AROUND KINGPIN
Manual
secondary
lock handle
Secondary lock engaged
Fifth wheel locks closed
FIGURE 4
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
