5-152 MISCELLANEOUS CONTROLS AND OPTIONS
Yoke shaft
Lever-B
Lever-A
Base
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Nut
Jaw
Jaw
MTF0575
TRAILER
BRAKE
MTA0490
6) Caution for operation (DU20BS Coupler)
(1) Coupler greasing
Greasing point
Upper face of base
Sliding surface of jaw
and yoke (left, right)
Bushing of beam shaft
(left, right)
(2) Caution when coupling up and uncoupling
1. Ensure the yoke is compltely fixed between
the base and jaws. Also the end of yoke
shaft(protrusion from base) should be en-
gaged into the base, and adjust nut and base
should contact together via cushion rubber.
At the same time, the lever-A and lever-B
should be positioned as shown in Fig.
MTF0575.
2. Check the sliding face of the base for sand,
gravel or other foreign substances and re-
move if any.
3. Align the centers of coupler and king pin
accurately before coupling up.
4. Be sure to apply the parking brake of the
trailer both at coupling up and uncoupling.
5. Apply grease sufficiently for smooth opera-
tion of each part.
Oil
Graphite grease
Graphite grease or
chassis grease
Graphite grease or
chassis grease