Fifth wheel instructions 271 – Volvo VHD User Manual

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Fifth Wheel Instructions

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Make sure the mounting of the fifth wheel
to the tractor frame is tight and in good
condition.

If using a sliding fifth wheel, make sure the
slide locking plungers are fully engaged.

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Chock the trailer wheels. Use two chocks
(both on the front and rear of the wheel) on
both sides of the trailer.

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Back up close to the trailer, centering the
kingpin on the throat of the fifth wheel, and
STOP.

NOTE! For tractors with air ride suspen-
sion, make sure the suspension control
switch is in the “RIDE” position (switch
pushed in at the top) and the air springs are
inflated.

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