5. Servicing
5.5 Manual adjustment of the locking mechanism
The clearance adjustment of the locking mechanism should be
checked periodically, according to the servicing table described in
chapter 8, or whenever the semi-trailer is changed. To carry out the
adjustment, proceed as follows:
• Loosen the nut (4) on the adjus ng screw (2), and loosen the
adjus ng screw un l it no longer touches the stop (5);
• Couple the Fi h Wheel;
• Lightly tap the handle rod (1) in the direc on (A) so that the locking
bar (3) reaches its final posi on;
• Keeping the handle (1) pushed in the direc on (B), ghten the
adjus ng screw (2) un l the handle (1) starts to move outwards;
• To set the recommended basic play of 0.3 mm, ghten the adjus ng
screw (2) by a further 1 turn and secure it with the locking nut (4);
• Couple the semi-trailer and check the locking system.
FIFTH WHEEL JSK 38CXS & JSK 38CXW
B
1
A
Handle
1
2
Adjustment screw
3
Locking bar
4
Locking nut
5
Stopper
Note
If the play is sill high afer adjustment , it's recommended to check the
wear of the wear ring, locking jaw and King Pin (chapter 5.3).
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