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Fifth Wheel Instructions
Trailer Coupling Procedures
This procedure covers vehicles with and
without air suspension.
Failure to properly couple the tractor
and trailer can result in their separation,
causing death and property damage. It is
important that the operating procedures
contained in this manual are fully under-
stood and closely followed.
Using the following procedures, inspect the
equipment before coupling to a trailer:
Make sure the fifth wheel is properly lubri-
cated and the jaw is in the open position.
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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.
Use a pry bar to open the fifth wheel jaw,
if necessary.
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Make sure the plate is tilted downward to
the proper position at the rear.
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