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FIFTH WHEEL MAINTENANCE (Con't).
e.
INSTALLATION
1.
Using hoist, raise fifth wheel (3) into position over dolly. Align holes in mounting plate (7) with holes on dolly, and
position mounting plate on dolly.
WARNING
Use extreme caution to ensure that anchor brackets do not fall from shaft while
lowering fifth wheel into position on dolly. Failure to do so could cause anchor
brackets to fall off and damage equipment or Injure personnel.
2.
Slide two anchor brackets (8) onto shaft (4).
3.
Lower fifth wheel (3) with anchor brackets on mounting plate (7) aline holes and secure each anchor bracket (8) to
frame using six capscrews (1), new lockwashers (6), and nuts (5).
4.
Install new lubrication fitting (2) in each anchor bracket (8).
FOLLOW-ON TASKS:
Lubricate fifth wheel (Chapter 3, Section I)
Couple semitrailer to dolly and check operation of fifth wheel (para 2-11).
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