SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW10017OM Simplex SE and II SE Series Fifth Wheels - Manual (Page 14)

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XL-FW10017OM-en-US Rev A 1110 Amendments and Errors Reserved. © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.
Figure 20
Figure 21
AUTOMATIC
INDICATOR MANUAL
INDICATOR
1. If fifth wheel is locked, pull release
handle all the way out, then lift han-
dle up and hook on casting. (If
equipped with a manual safety
indicator, the indicator must be
manually rotated out of the way
before pulling release handle.) If air
release equipped, actuate fifth wheel
control valve to open lock (
Figure 20 ).
2. Ram lock tester into fifth wheel top
plate to lock fifth wheel (
Figure 21 ).
3. Push the lock tester forward so that it
is tight against the fifth wheel’s front
lock. Ensure the lock tester is
pressed flat against the surface of the
fifth wheel. Scribe a line on the sur-
face of the fifth wheel face along
front edge of lock tester (
Figure 22 ).
4. Pull lock tester toward fifth wheel
ramps. Ensure the lock tester is
pressed flat against the surface of the
fifth wheel. Scribe a second line on
the surface of the fifth wheel face
along front edge of lock tester (
Figure
23 ).
Figure 22
Figure 23
FIFTH WHEEL
FRONT LOCK
SCRIBE FIRST LINE
SCRIBE SECOND LINE
Maintenance Procedures