Fifth Wheel Coupling Systems

Question 1

Slide Actuator Line -

Answer 1

Slide Actuator Line - No Leaks from the slide Actuator Air Line

Question 2

Apron -

Answer 2

Apron - Not bent, cracked or broken

Question 3

Gap -

Answer 3

Gap - Trailer is lying flat on fifth wheel skid plate.

Question 4

Fifth Wheel Skid Plate-

Answer 4

Fifth Wheel Skid Plate - Securely mounted to Platform. Bolts/pins are secure, not missing and properly lubricated.

Question 5

Platform Base Slide-

Answer 5

Platform Base Slide assembly and mounting brackets are securely mounted to the frame not missing any nuts, bolfs. No Cracks or Breaks on the Base.

Question 6

Sliding Fifth Wheel Locking Pins -

Answer 6

Sliding Fifth Wheel Locking Pins - no Loose or Missing Locking Pins, the pins are fully engaged.

Question 7

Release Arm -

Answer 7

Release Arm - Is secure in the engaged and locked position. The fifth wheel is in such a position so that the tractor frame or mud flaps and brackets will clear the landing gear during turns.

Question 8

Kingpin and Locking Jaws -

Answer 8

Kingpin and Locking Jaws - look into the gap and check that the Jaws are fully closed around the Shank of the Kingpin. Kingpin is not bent or damaged.