SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW421-02 XA-201-A-80-L Air Release - Manual (Page 2)

7. Chock trailer wheels.
8. Connect brake lines and light cord.
9. Support slack in lines
to prevent interference.
10. Set trailer brakes.
11. Adjust trailer height so fifth wheel will lift trailer.
Trailer should contact fifth wheel 4˝–6˝ behind
fifth wheel bracket pin.
12. Slowly back into trailer.
13. Do a pull test as an INITIAL CHECK.
Wrong
FIFTH WHEEL
WILL NOT LIFT
TRAILER
BACK INTO TRAILER
SLOWLY
аа
аа аа
DO NOT
BACK INTO
TRAILER FAST
14. Visual Inspection.
GET OUT OF THE TRACTOR!
VISUALLY check that the lock is CLOSED!
DO NOT
RELY ON
SOUND
а
а
2
A direct visual inspection is
required to assure proper
coupling. Improper coupling can pass the initial
pull test. Sound is unreliable. DO NOT take for
granted that you are properly coupled. Get out of
the cab and look. An improperly coupled truck and
trailer could result in seperation and may cause
death or serious injury to others.
If you do not obtain a proper
couple, repeat the coupling
sequence. DO NOT use any fifth wheel that fails to
operate properly. An improperly coupled truck and
trailer could result in seperation and may cause
death or serious injury to others.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Coupling Procedures (con’t.)
Attempting to couple with the
trailer at an improper height
could result in a false or improper coupling and
cause damage to the tractor, fifth wheel, or trailer.
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