Operation - JOST JSK 37C Montage- Und Betriebsanleitung

2 Operation

2.1 Fifth wheel coupling closed and locked
2.2 Fifth wheel coupling ready for engagement
2.3 To open the fifth wheel coupling
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1 Handle
2 Locking bar
3 Lock jaw
4 King pin
1 Handle
2 Locking bar
3 Lock jaw
4 King pin
Lift the catch (1).
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2.4 To connect a semi-trailer
► Secure the semi-trailer to prevent its rolling away.
► The fifth wheel coupling must be ready to engage (see section 2.2).
Otherwise open the fifth wheel coupling (see section 2.3)
► Check the height of the semi-trailer. The skid plate must ideally be at the
same height as or no more than 50 mm lower than the coupling plate on
the fifth wheel coupling
► Drive the tractor unit under the semi-trailer
► The locking mechanism will close automatically
► Conduct an initial driving test in a low gear
► Check the locking mechanism (see section 2.5)
► Connect the supply lines
► Retract the landing gear as described in the operating manual
► Release the parking brake and remove the chocks
Check the locking mechanism status before starting any
journey (see section 2.5).
JSK 37C
Swing the handle (2) towards the front
into position A to release the lock.
Pull out the handle (2) as far as
possible into position B.
With the handle (2) pulled out, swing it
forwards into position C and engage it
on the edge of the plate.