SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW10055UM FW16 Low Lube Series Fifth Wheels - Manual (Page 12)

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Figure 22
RETURN TRACTOR SUSPENSION
TO RIDE HEIGHT
Operation Instructions
SLOWLY PULL FORWARD
AND STOP
Figure 20
Figure 21
EXHAUST SUSPENSION AIR
BEFORE PULLING FORWARD
7. Disconnect the air and electrical lines
from the trailer and secure to tractor.
8. Slide release handle to the left, pull all
the way out, slide handle left and hook
on casting handle (Figure 19).
9. Release the tractor parking brake and
slowly pull forward 12"-18" (306-457 mm)
to disengage kingpin from fifth wheel.
Fifth wheel should be between the front
edge of trailer and kingpin (Figure 20).
IMPORTANT: DO NOT drive the tractor
free of the trailer.
10. Set the tractor parking brake and place
into neutral. Completely exhaust air
from tractor suspension, ensuring that
the fifth wheel is below the contact
surface of trailer (Figure 21).
11. Visually inspect uncoupling. Make sure
the trailer is completely supported by
the landing gear.
12. Release the tractor parking brake and
slowly pull away from the trailer.
13. Apply air to the tractor air suspension
and allow suspension to return to ride
height (Figure 22).
Figure 19
LEFT HAND RELEASE RIGHT HAND RELEASE