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5. TRANSPORTATION PROCESS
5.1. Pre-Driving Checks
• Make sure that all necessary docu-
mentation is available at the vehicle
• Make sure all necessary adjust-
ments and loading condition are
properly made
• The vehicle is coupled and secured
with the tractor properly and safely
• Make sure that all pneumatic and
electrical connections between the
tractor and the vehicle are properly
made and that the EBS system is
operational
• All structural hardware (wheel
chocks, side underrun guards, lad-
der and etc.) are in their place and
locked or secured properly
• The load is distributed evenly to pre-
vent any displacement during
driving.
• The weight of the load is within the
permissible limits,
• Comply with the regulations of the
country you are in,
• Make sure that the lightingand sig-
nal system is fully operational,
• The tire air pressures are at the re-
quired level
• The parking brake of the semi-trailer
is released.
5.2. Semi-Trailer and Tractor Coupling
5.2.1. Connection of Low-Loader to
The Truck
Follow the steps below to connect the
low-loader to the truck:
• Check that the top link plate and
connections of the semi-trailer are in
good condition, and that there is no
tear, deformation or roughness on
the metal surfaces.
• Check the correctness of the 5th
wheel height. The 5th wheel should
be 0-2 cm lower than the upper link
plate of the Low-loader. If it is not in
the desired size, adjust the air bel-
lows of the truck. If the truck has this
feature, refer to the truck's user
manual or adjust the height using
the gooseneck lowering-lifting lever
control (1), number 3, located on the
low-loader's gooseneck. During this
process, the electro-pump power
cable connection between the truck
and the semi-trailer must be made
during the gooseneck lowering-lift-
ing, and the electro-pump power
button (2) must be pressed during
the process.
Pump start button
Hydraulic control levers
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