Climb into the cab and roll down the window (to hear brakes work and/or any leaks)ġ0.
Attach the air lines & electrical chordĩ. Finish winding up the landing gear (all the way)Ĩ. Conduct a tug test to confirm that the 5th wheel is locked to the king pinħ. Wind up the trailer landing gear an inchĦ. The 5th wheel jaws are locked behind the trailer king pin (use a flashlight)ĥ. There is no “day” light or space between the 5th wheel and the trailerĬ.
Handle is in (position when 5th wheel jaws are in the locked position)ī. Confirm that the handle is out and the 5th wheel locking dogs are lockedĪ. Get out and check that the height of the 5th wheel matches that of the trailerĢ. Trailer “Hook-up” or “Coupling” – Simplifiedīack up to the trailer and stop – just as the 5th wheel touches the trailer – apply the parking brakesġ. Worse yet, the trailer falls off the back of the truck when it’s going down the road, risking the lives of other road users. A crane or large forklift first has to be found, brought to the site and used to pick up the trailer and hold it while the tractor backs under.
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