SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW10028OM 31 NoLube and 33 Low Lube Series Fifth Wheels - Manual (Page 10)

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Operation Instructions
13. If you do not achieve a proper couple,
repeat the coupling procedure.
Failure to properly couple
the tractor and trailer may
result in tractor trailer
separation while in use
which, if not avoided,
could result in death or
serious injury.
Failure to repair a
malfunctioning fifth wheel
before use may result in a
tractor trailer separation
which, if not avoided,
could result in death or
serious injury.
14. Fully retract the landing gear legs off
the ground and secure the crank
handle (Figure 16).
15. Verify brake lines and light cords are
connected.
16. Remove wheel chocks, continue with
pre-trip inspection.
7. Uncoupling Procedures
Failure to follow all of the
procedures contained in
these uncoupling
instructions may result in
damage to the lube plates.
Figure 16
IMPORTANT: Do not use any fifth wheel
that fails to operate properly.
NOTE: Follow instructions published by
landing gear manufacturer for
proper operation of landing gear.
SECURE
CRANK
IMPORTANT: Following uncoupling
procedures for FW31
NoLube and FW33 Low Lube
fifth wheels is extremely
important.