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TM9-2320-273-10
Checkout your equipmentas follows before backing under the semitrailer.
a. Visually check the fifth wheel for cracked, damaged, or missing parts
b. Check mountings for good condition and mounting bolts for tightness.
c. Check that all moving parts and top of fifth wheel are properly lubricated.
d. On the M915, check the lock guard for proper operation. Have it replaced if it is
damaged or missing.
e. On the M916 and M920, make sure the secondary lock release handle is pulled all
the way out. The fifth wheel will lock with the primary lock release handle in
either position.
f. Be sure that the fifth wheel ramps are down level with, or slightly below the angle
of the pickup ramps.
g. Prepare the semitrailer for coupling. Adjust the trailer height so that the fifth wheel
picks up the trailer on the fifth wheel ramps.
BACKING TOWARD THE SEMITRAILER
CAUTION
Be careful not to run the kingpin up the fifth wheel
ramps as this can damage the kingpin and/or the fifth
CAUTION
Make a visual check of the coupling. Do not take for
granted that you have a secure coupling.
a. Make sure your tractor is alined straight in front of the semitrailer.
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