SUN COUNTRY Gooseneck SERIES, Руководство пользователя

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WARNING
A worn, cracked or corroded king pin can
fail while towing, and may result in death
or serious injury.
Before coupling trailer, inspect the king pin
for wear, corrosion and cracks.
Replace worn or damaged king pin.
3.
Wipe the kingpin clean and inspect it visually and
by feel for flat spots, cracks and pits. Check the
condition of the fifth wheel mounting in the bed of
the tow vehicle.
4.
Be sure the fifth wheel mechanism operates freely.
5.
Lubricate the fifth wheel plate surface with a light
coat of Lithium-base, waterproof grease.
6.
Be sure the fifth wheel and kingpin fasteners are
tight and any welds are solid.
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WARNING
A loose fifth wheel or king pin can result
in uncoupling, leading to death or serious
injury.
Make sure the fifth wheel and king pin are
tight before coupling the trailer.
7.
Raise the bottom surface of the king pin plate to be
slightly above the top of the fifth wheel.
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Lubricate king pin and fifth wheel with grease.
2.
Lower tow vehicle tailgate if equipped.
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WARNING
No one must be under the trailer or king
pin during coupling.
Death or serious injury can occur if the
trailer drops.
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1.
Back tow vehicle up close to the trailer, centering
the kingpin in the slot of the fifth wheel. Stop before
engaging the coupling.
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WARNING
No one must be under the trailer or king
pin during coupling.
Death or serious injury can occur if the
trailer drops.
1.
Adjust height of the trailer, using the jack, so that the
king pin plate just touches the fifth wheel plate.
2.
Slowly back up tow vehicle, keeping the kingpin
centered in the slot of the fifth wheel. Continue
backing up until the fifth wheel locks firmly on the
kingpin.
3.
Attempt to pull forward as an initial test of the
closing of the fifth wheel locks.
4.
Visually check to confirm that the fifth wheel locks
are properly locked onto the kingpin.
The king pin plate (1) must be in contact with the fifth
wheel (2) with no space.
The adjustment nut (3) must be seated against the fifth
wheel.
Coupling To Tow Vehicle