Uncoupling a trailer
1 Position the tractor and trailer on a level, even
surface.
2 Make sure the trailer cannot roll.
3 Lower the support legs to the correct position.
4 Lower the truck's rear air suspension so that a
space of 20–50 mm is created between the fifth
wheel and the trailer sliding plate. See the
illustration on the right.
5 Disconnect the air and electricity supplies.
6 Unlock the fifth wheel.
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Moving the turntable
1 Release the inhibitor with the switch in the cab
2 Keep the trailer stationary with the trailer brake
3 Move the truck carefully
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External equipment