First Step of Coupling Procedures M915A5 - Answers -Perform 360 walk around
inspection placing chock block behind semi trailer wheels
Second Step of Coupling Procedures M915A5 - Answers -Ensure both primary and
secondary lock release handles are pulled out and lock guard is open, ensure fifth
wheel slide lock pin is in
Third Step of Coupling Procedures M915A5 - Answers -Ensure that fifth wheel ramps
are level with, or are slightly below, the angle of the pickup ramps
Fourth Step Coupling Procedures M915A5 - Answers -Slowly back tractor under semi
trailer kingpin plate. Stop when kingpin plate reaches back of fifth wheel. Semi Trailer
kingpin should be centered as closely as possible in throat of fifth wheel
Fifth Step of Coupling Procedures M915A5 - Answers -Ensure that semi trailers kingpin
plate is at the right height with the fifth wheel. If kingpin comes in too high, it will not
engage in fifth wheel correctly. Adjust semi trailer if needed
Sixth Step of Coupling Procedures M915A5 - Answers -Connect air hoses and light
cables, push semi trailer air supply control valve hand brake (Johnny Bar)
Seventh Step of Coupling Procedures M915A5 - Answers -If semi trailer is ABS
equipped, an ABS electrical cable must be used
Eighth Step of Coupling Procedures M915A5 - Answers -Back up slowly until fifth wheel
locks firmly to kingpin. A metallic click should be heard when the kingpin locks into fifth
wheel
Ninth Step of Coupling Procedures M915A5 - Answers -Check kingpin connection and
fifth wheel slide locks by pulling tractor forward and backward. When resistance is felt
select transmission shift selector Neutral pushbutton and set parking brake
Tenth Step of Coupling Procedures M915A5 - Answers -Verify that lock release handles
are in
Eleventh Step of Coupling Procedures M915A5 - Answers -Check semi trailer lights
which include turn signals
, Twelfth Step of Coupling Procedures M915A5 - Answers -Lift and secure semi trailer
landing gear and stow float pads
First Step of Uncoupling Procedures M915A5 - Answers -Stop truck and semi trailer
Second Step of Uncoupling Procedures M915A5 - Answers -Shift transmission into
neutral
Third Step of Uncoupling Procedures M915A5 - Answers -Pull tractor and semi trailer
air supply valve OUT to apply the brakes
Fourth Step of Uncoupling Procedures M915A5 - Answers -Block wheels as required
Fifth Step of Uncoupling Procedures M915A5 - Answers -Place float pads under semi
trailer landing gear and lower landing gear until space between fifth wheel and trailer is
present
Seventh Step of Uncoupling Procedures M915A5 - Answers -Disconnect the IV
connectors on the trailer starting with the connector closest to you and progressing to
the ones furthest from you and stow semi trailer air supply lines and inter vehicular
cable
Eighth Step of Uncoupling Procedures M915A5 - Answers -If equipped with ABS,
disconnect and stow ABS electrical cable
Ninth Step of Uncoupling Procedures M915A5 - Answers -Pull secondary lock release
handle (2) out and lift to engage catch
Tenth Step of Uncoupling Procedures M915A5 - Answers -Pull primary lock release
handle (1) out
Eleventh Step of Uncoupling Procedures M915A5 - Answers -Release parking brake
and slowly pull forward, stop when semi trailer reaches the pick up ramps
Twelfth Step of Uncoupling Procedures M915A5 - Answers -Wait 5 seconds to ensure
landing gear will support semi trailer, then pull completely away from the trailer
First During PMCS Step for MTV - Answers -Controls and Indicators
Monitor all gages, warning lights, and warning buzzers during operation
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Check for excessive exhaust smoke, unusual engine noise, rough, or misfiring engine
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