SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW10054UM FWS1 and FWS2 Series Fifth Wheels - Manual (Page 10)

10 XL-FW10054UM-en-US Rev B · 2012-03-09 · Amendments and errors reserved. © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.
Figure 12
Figure 14
Figure 13
Operation Instructions
6. Lower landing gear until pads just
touch the ground (Figure 12).
NOTE: Follow instructions published
by manufacturer for proper
operation of landing gear and
ability to transfer trailer weight
off fifth wheel. DO NOT raise
trailer off the fifth wheel.
7. Disconnect brake lines and light cord.
8. Lift release handle up, pull all the way
out, and up again to hook on casting
(Figure 13). If air release equipped,
actuate fifth wheel control valve to
open locks.
9. Release tractor brakes and slowly drive
away from trailer.
8. Positioning Sliding
Fifth Wheels
1. Position tractor and trailer in a straight
line on level ground.
2. Lock trailer brakes.
Failure to stop and properly
lock the trailer brakes may
cause uncontrolled sliding
of fifth wheel which, if
not avoided, may result
in component damage to
tractor or trailer.
3. Release slide locking plungers by
moving cab switch to unlock position
(Figure 14). (If manual slide release
equipped, pull release lever.) If plungers
do not come out, lower the landing
gear to relieve pressure on the fifth
wheel. This will allow fifth wheel to
slide easier.
4. Slowly drive the tractor forward or
backward to position fifth wheel and
stop tractor at desired position.
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NOTE: Cab switch style may differ by
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