MAINTENANCE WORK
FIFTH WHEEL / FIFTH WHEEL COUPLING
74 Maintenance manual MT 25 / 30 YT
Fifth wheel / Fifth wheel coupling
The fifth wheel serves to mount the trailers or goosenecks to
the MT. It is mounted on the rear part of the vehicle frame.
The fifth wheel coupling locks automatically when the king-pin
is inserted. It can be released by compressed air.
WARNING!
Danger of being crushed!
Persons can be injured when the fifth wheel is lowered
unintentionally.
X When working beneath the fifth wheel be sure to
secure it with sufficiently sized supports, e.g. wooden
beams.
In case of an emergency the fifth wheel coupling can be
opened mechanically by the emergency hitch release.
Consult the operating manual for information.
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