14 SAFE COUPLING PROCEDURE
1. COUPLING PROCEDURE When coupling your trailer to the tow vehicle, be sure to use the correct procedure for your configuration. It is important that you read and understand the instructions for your configuration before beginning. 1.1 TRACTOR OR SEMI TRAILER TO SEMI TRAILER. 1. Inspect the fifth wheel for loose fasteners and verify that no fasteners are missing. Repair or replace cracked components. If you have a sliding fifth wheel, make sure both plungers are fully engaged.
2. Verify that the coupling area is flat, level and clear of people and other obstacles.
3. Lubricate the fifth wheel where it contacts the trailer’s upper coupler and tilt the ramps down. Also lubricate contact area between locking jaws and kingpin.
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