Operator’s Manual | Moving Floor Trailer 9
Truck and Trailer Connection Operation - 1
Truck and Trailer
Connection
Truck and Trailer Connection
CAUTION
Ensure that the surrounding area is clear of personnel and
debris before connecting truck and trailer.
1. Back the truck up to the trailer, centering the fifth wheel
with the kingpin. Stop before contact is made with the
trailer (Figure 01 - 1).
Figure 01 - 1
2. Check to see that the trailer clears the back of the truck.
Adjust the trailer height using the landing gear as needed
(Figure 02 - 1). The fifth wheel should make contact with
the trailer approximately 15 cm or 6 inches behind the
bracket pin (Figure 03 - 1). Now connect the trailer.
Figure 02 - 1
Figure 03 - 1
3. Perform a pull test and visually check that the fifth wheel
jaws have fully locked around the kingpin (Figure 04 - 1).
Figure 04 - 1
4. Connect the air lines (Figure 05 - 1), electrical line (Figure
06 - 1) and hydraulic lines (Figure 07 - 1) from the truck to
the connections on the front of the trailer.
Figure 05 - 1
Figure 06 - 1
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