INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
2.4 SETTING UP FOR OPERATION
1)
Once installation is complete, lubrication of the fifth wheel plate (8),
(fifth wheel plates
require lubrication) the jaw lock mechanism (7, 11b, 2c) and the semi-
trailer king pin, is strictly necessary;
2)
Greases resistant to extreme pressure (having high EP properties), water
and high temperatures are recommended;
3)
Lubricate the jaw (7) through the grease nipple (5);
4)
Inspect the semi-trailer's counter plate for sufficient lubrication (only for
the standard type fifth wheels);
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Said operations are strictly necessary for optimised fifth wheel
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functioning and to increase fifth wheel life.
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5) Position the operating handle (21a) as illustrated in the frame, then using
the three screws (21b, 21c), screw it in tightly at a 30 Nm torque wrench
21a
21b
21c
FIFTH WHEEL Rp10
featuring self lubricating plate inserts do not
8
21b
21a
5
2c
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CHAP. 2
REV. 00
7
11b