Operation instructions – SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW10055UM FW16 Low Lube Series Fifth Wheels User Manual

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XL-FW10055UM-en-US Rev D · 2014-01-29 · Amendments and Errors Reserved · © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc., SAF-HOLLAND, HOLLAND, SAF,

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Figure 8

Figure 6

Figure 5

Operation Instructions

3. Tilt ramps of fifth wheel downward

(Figure 5).

4. Make sure locks are open (Figure 6). If

locks are closed, slide release handle to
the left and pull all the way out (Figure
7)
. Pry locks open with lever bar.

5. Inspect leading edge of trailer bolster/skid

plate. It MUST be free of any square or
sharp edges (Figure 8).

6. Make sure there are no bolts or nuts

extending below bolster/skid plate
within 152 mm (6.0") of the fifth
wheel travel path while coupling.

TILT DOWNWARD

TILT DOWNWARD

LOCK IS OPEN

LOCK IS CLOSED

LEFT HAND RELEASE

RIGHT HAND RELEASE

CHAMFERED (Preferred)
OR LARGE RADIUS
LEADING EDGE

20º

2"

MINIMUM

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