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“Fifth Wheel” page 2
Fifth Wheel
The top plate is a one-piece cast steel structure. The top
plate has a large grease pattern reservoir and can be
lubricated with the trailer hooked up.
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The fifth wheel plate sits directly on top of the fifth wheel
bracket trunnions. By using this mounting arrangement,
the bracket pins bear no vertical load from the trailer.
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The air operated slider takes the work out of adjusting the
tractor for various trailer loads. The fifth wheel portion is
easily adjusted even with a fully loaded trailer connected.
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DANGER
Failure to properly couple the tractor and trailer can
result in their separation, causing death and property
damage. It is important that the operating and
service procedures pertaining to Fifth Wheels be fully
understood and closely followed.
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WARNING
If the jaw is not in the open position use a pry bar to
rotate the jaw to the open position. The lock is spring
loaded. Keep hands away to avoid injury.
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Note: For tractors with air ride suspension, make sure the
suspension control switch is in the “RIDE” position and
the air springs are inflated.
CAUTION
A direct visual check is required to assure proper
coupling. Several types of improper coupling will pass
the initial pull test. Sound is not reliable. Do not take
for granted that you are properly coupled. Get out of
the cab and look.
Connect the air brake lines and the electrical power cord.
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Make sure the trailer kingpin is in the fifth wheel slot and
the jaw is closed behind the pin.
Check the air brake lines and the trailer light cord
connections.
Set the trailer brakes by pulling out the trailer air supply
knob.
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Disconnect the light cord and air brake lines. Use the
dummy air couplings to keep foreign material from
entering the brake lines.
Release the tractor park brakes and pull the tractor away
from the kingpin about 300 mm (12 in.) and STOP. Do not
allow the fifth wheel to leave the underside of the trailer.
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CAUTION
Do not operate the tractor on the road with the air
springs deflated. This could damage the air spring
components.
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Disconnect the light cord and air brake lines. Use the
dummy air couplings to keep foreign material from
entering the brake lines.
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CAUTION
The trailer must be stopped and the trailer brakes
locked or damage to the tractor and/or trailer may result
from uncontrolled sliding of the fifth wheel.
CAUTION
Do not operate the vehicle if the plungers are not
fully engaged and the trailer landing gear is not fully
retracted. Doing so may cause damage to the tractor,
trailer, and landing gear.
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1 Saddle plate 7 Linkage operating rods (2)
5 Washer 11 Pin