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2-13. UNCOUPLING SEMITRAILER (Con't).
WARNING
DO NOT use outriggers to adjust height of semitrailer. Damage to outriggers may
result during uncoupling procedures.
f. Release semitrailer fifth wheel kingpin from
tractor truck coupler jaws (9) by holding locking
plunger
(10) and moving locking lever (8) forward.
g. Slowly drive tractor truck forward until semi-
trailer is clear of approach ramps (7).
2-14. SLINGING OPERATIONS.
WARNING
All personnel must stand clear of semitrailer
during slinging operations. Failure to follow
this warning may result in Injury to personnel
or damage to equipment.
NOTE
Ensure that all sling hook points are toward
outside of semitrailer.
a.
Connect sling hooks to four lifting eyes
(1).
b.
Lift semitrailer (2) when all four sling
hooks are attached to lifting eyes (1).
c.
After moving semitrailer (2), remove
sling hooks from lifting eyes (1) and stow sling.
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