H476-USER MANUAL-FULL BOOK-ENGLISH

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

Attaching and Detaching a Trailer

connecting the cable. 5th Wheel (Platform) - Detaching the Semi-Trailer (for 5th wheels of SAF HOLLAND brand) 1- Park the vehicle on flat and solid ground. 2- Secure and support the semi-trailer as per the instructions of the vehicle manufacturer. 3- Disconnect the supply lines and connection cables between the truck and the semi-trailer. 4- Unlock the 5th wheel lock with the opening lever, (see Figure 10-11)

CAUTION If any of the above conditions are not met, restart the entire locking procedure from the 2nd step. The starting test is not sufficient for secure locking. Visual checks should be performed. If the locking procedure is not completed successfully, a secure connection cannot be made (see Figure 9). The tag on the lock lever should be checked during visual checks.

Trailer Pin

Lock Jaw

Figure-7 8- As shown in Figure 7, carry out the visual check for fully locking in order (A, B, C). Check A: Check the safety lever, the latch on the safety lever and the adjustment plate. The safety lever and the latch on the safety lever should be in the position shown in Figure 7-A. Check B: There should be no gap between the semi-trailer and 5th wheel. Check C: The Locking Jaw should cover the semi-trailer pin securely.

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Figure-9 10- Connect the supply lines and connection cables between the truck and the semi-trailer. 11- Complete the procedure for attaching the semi-trailer as per the instructions of the vehicle manufacturer. CAUTION Attach the cables in such a manner that the pressure air and hydraulic hoses are not tense, they are not bent or rubbing and the canopy can easily follow the trailer in curves, etc. Pay attention to the voltage of the consumers on the semi-trailer before

Figure-10 5- Press the safety lever down with your thumb -Arrow 1- and rotate the unlocking handle counter-clockwise - Arrow 2-. Extract the unlocking handle fully - Arrow 3- and attach the part near 5th wheel platform. At this point, the adjustment plate should not contact 5th wheel platform, there should be a gap between them. (see Figure 10).

Figure-8 9- Perform a starting test. Apply the brakes of the semi-trailer and start the truck at low gear; the semi-trailer should not be detached.

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