SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW10017OM Simplex SE and II SE Series Fifth Wheels - Manual (Page 13)

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Maintenance Procedures
10.B As-Needed Lubrication
Maintain lubrication on fifth wheel-to-
trailer contact surfaces. Use a water-
resistant lithium-based grease. Clean
grease grooves if a large amount of
debris is present.
Clean and lubricate locking
mechanism if operational difficulties
arise during the service life of your
fifth wheel (
i.e. problems with cou-
pling, uncoupling, or pulling the
release handle).
11. Fifth Wheel Adjustment
Fifth wheel adjustment should be checked
at a minimum of every 60,000 miles or if
excessive movement between kingpin and
fifth wheel is noticed when driving the
vehicle.
Failure to maintain proper
fifth wheel adjustment
could result in loss of
vehicle control which, if not
avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
IMPORTANT: Excessive movement
between the tractor and
trailer can effect vehicle
handling.
NOTE: To obtain proper fifth wheel
adjustment SAF-HOLLAND
recommends use of Holland lock
tester Part No. 4000171,
available from your local Holland
distributor.