SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW10017OM Simplex SE and II SE Series Fifth Wheels - Manual (Page 9)

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Operation Instructions
6. Lower landing gear until pads just
touch the ground (Figure 12).
7. Disconnect brake lines and light cord.
8. Pull release handle all the way out,
then lift handle up and hook on
casting (Figure 13).
( 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 locks.
9. Release tractor brakes and slowly
drive away from trailer.
8. Positioning Sliding
Fifth Wheels
1. Position tractor and trailer in a
straight line on level ground.
2. Lock trailer brakes.
Failure to stop and
properly lock the trailer
brakes may cause
uncontrolled sliding of fifth
wheel which, if not
avoided, may result in
component damage to
tractor or trailer.
3. Release slide locking plungers by
moving cab switch to unlock position
(Figure 14). (If manual slide release
equipped, pull release lever.) If
plungers do not come out, lower the
landing gear to relieve pressure on
the fifth wheel. This will allow fifth
wheel to slide easier.
Figure 12
Figure 13
Figure 14
NOTE: Follow instructions published by
manufacturer for proper operation
of landing gear and ability to
transfer trailer weight off fifth
wheel. Do not raise trailer off the
fifth wheel.
NOTE: Cab switch style may differ by
OEM design.
LOWER
LANDING
GEAR
AIR OPERATED
MOVE CAB SWITCH
TO UNLOCK POSITION
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