SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW10028OM 31 NoLube and 33 Low Lube Series Fifth Wheels - Manual (Page 6)

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XL-FW10028OM-en-US Rev A 09-10 Amendments and Errors Reserved. © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.
TILT DOWNWARD
Operation Instructions
• Make sure fifth wheel is in
appropriate position for
weight distribution on the
tractor. For proper positioning
of the fifth wheel refer to
SAF-HOLLAND publication
XL-FW10008IM-en-US
available on the Internet
at www.safholland.us.
2. Make sure coupling area is flat, level
and clear of persons and obstacles.
3. Tilt ramps of fifth wheel downward
(Figure 3).
4. Make sure locks are open (Figure 5).
If locks are closed (if equipped with a
manual secondary lock, first pull
secondary release handle and hook
on casting (Figure 4), pull release
handle all the way out (Figure 6). If
air release equipped, set tractor
brakes and actuate fifth wheel control
valve to open locks.
5. If locks are not completely open as
shown (Figure 5), check the
following:
a. Nut and washer at front of fifth
wheel are n
not snug against the
wheel.
b. Release handle is in extended
“open” position.
If both of these conditions exist, you
can still successfully couple the fifth
wheel even though the lock jaws
appear closed. The movement of the
kingpin into the fifth wheel jaws will
allow a successful couple.
If either of the above conditions do
not exist, repeat Step 4.
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
LOCKS ARE
OPEN
LOCKS ARE
CLOSED