Sliding fifth wheel. Slide not damaged or parts missing. All locking pins present and locked in place. Check that fifth wheel is not so far forward that tractor frame will hit landing gear or the cab hit the trailer, during turns. Landing Gear Fully raised, no missing parts, not bent or otherwise damaged.
Crank handle in place and secured.
If power operated, no air or hydraulic leaks. Do these checks in addition to Section 5.3, Inspecting Air Brake Systems. The following section explains how to check air brakes on combination vehicles. Check the brakes on a double or triple trailer as you would any combination vehicle. Check That Air Flows to All Trailers.