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Hostler help

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by cuphead, Oct 14, 2022.

  1. Oct 14, 2022 #1
    cuphead

    cuphead Bobtail Member

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    The hostler at my job won't start and is hooked to a trailer. How can I manually release the fifth wheel jaws so it can be dragged out from under this trailer?
     
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  3. Oct 14, 2022 #2
    Hawkeye72

    Hawkeye72 Light Load Member

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    Is there a handle on the fifth wheel? Does the truck have power? You could try holding the release while someone pulls you out from under it.
     
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  4. Oct 14, 2022 #3
    gentleroger

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    Air it up with another truck (red glad hand to red glad hand), hold the release button while getting yanked out.
     
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  5. Oct 15, 2022 #4
    tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

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    I believe most yard trucks use air pressure to release the 5th wheel. You will need both to push the yard truck into the trailer and supply air to operate in the 5th wheel.
     
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  7. Oct 17, 2022 #5
    Capacity

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    Couldn't you hook the red airline to another running trucks red air to air up the dog , feel free to kick my teeth in , if need be.
     
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