Maintenance procedures, Slide base lubrication – SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW10054UM FWS1 and FWS2 Series Fifth Wheels User Manual

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XL-FW10054UM-en-US Rev B · 2012-03-09 · Amendments and errors reserved. © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.

Maintenance Procedures

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wheel-to-trailer contact surfaces.
Use a water-resistant lithium-based
grease. Clean grease grooves if a
large amount of debris is present.

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if operational difficulties arise during
the service life of your fifth wheel
(i.e. problems with coupling, uncoupling,
or pulling the release handle).

12. Slide Base Lubrication

NOTE: Slide base should be moved fore

and aft at least once a year to
maintain optimum performance.

IMPORTANT: If equipped with air

release, lubricate air
cylinder every three (3)
months or 30,000 miles.

1. With the piston shaft in the exposed

position, clean with penetrating oil
and a clean shop towel (Figure 22).
(ILS sliders-spray spring covered piston
shaft thoroughly with penetrating oil
(Figure 22).

IMPORTANT: DO NOT use any abrasives

on the exposed shaft as
they could damage the
piston shaft

2. Remove supply air line and add 2-4

drops of air tool oil to cylinder through
the supply fitting. Reinstall supply air
line (Figures 23 & 24 Traditional
Sliders and Figure 25-ILS Sliders)
.

3. Activate and de-activate air cylinder

2-3 times to work air tool oil into
cylinder and onto piston and verify
proper operation.

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