Ford F-MAX User Manual page 156

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Attaching and Detaching a Trailer
8- As shown in Figure 7, carry out the visual
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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.
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.
CAUTION
If any of the above conditions are not
met, restart the entire locking procedure
from the 2nd step. The starting test is
not suffi cient 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.
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
connecting the cable.
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5. Wheel (Platform) - Detaching the Semi-
Trailer (for 5th wheels of SAF HOLLAND
brand)
1- Park the vehicle on fl at 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)
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).