SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW10054UM FWS1 and FWS2 Series Fifth Wheels - Manual (Page 3)

3 XL-FW10054UM-en-US Rev B · 2012-03-09 · Amendments and errors reserved. © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.
Contents
Content Page
Introduction ..............................................2
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings ..................2
Section 1 – Model Identification................3
Section 2 – General Safety Instructions .....5
Section 3 – Fifth Wheel Intended Use ........6
Section 4 – Fifth Wheel NON-Intended Use ...6
Section 5 – Coupling Preparation ..............6
Section 6 – Coupling Procedures ...............6
Section 7 – Uncoupling Procedures ...........9
Section 8 – Positioning Sliding Fifth Wheels .. 10
Content Page
Section 9 – Fifth Wheel Maintenanc ........ 11
Section 10 – Top Plate Removal ............... 12
Section 11 – Fifth Wheel Lubrication ....... 12
Section 12 – Slide Base Lubrication ......... 14
Section 13 – Fifth Wheel Adjustment ....... 15
Section 14 – Pocket Insert Inspection ..... 17
Section 15 – Top Plate Installation .......... 18
Section 16 – Troubleshooting .................. 19
Section 17 – Rebuild and Replacement Kits .. 21
Warranty and Performance Guarantee ... 22
Introduction
This manual provides the information necessary
for the proper operation and maintenance of
Holland FWS1 and FWS2 series fifth wheels.
NOTE: For Holland replacement
components contact SAF-HOLLAND
Customer Service: 888-396-6501.
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
You must read and understand all of the
procedures presented in this manual before
operating or starting work on any Holland
FWS1 or FWS2 series fifth wheel.
IMPORTANT: Keep this manual in
a safe location for
future reference.
Proper tools must be used to perform the
maintenance and repair procedures described
in this manual.
NOTE: In the United States, workshop
safety requirements are defined by
federal and/or state Occupational
Safety and Health Acts. Equivalent
laws may exist in other countries.
This manual is written based
on the assumption that OSHA
or other applicable employee
safety regulations are followed
by the location where the work
is performed.
Throughout this manual, you will notice the
terms, “NOTE,” “IMPORTANT,” “CAUTION,”
and “WARNING” followed by product
information. So that you may better understand
the manual, those terms are defined as follows:
NOTE: Includes additional information
to enable accurate and easy
performance of procedures.
IMPORTANT: Includes additional
information that if
not followed could
lead to hindered
product performance.
Used without the safety
alert symbol, indicates
a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not
avoided, may result in
property damage.
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.