SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW504 FW35-S09623 Series Fifth Wheel - Manual (Page 12)

Your Holland fifth wheel (or rebuild kit) is equipped with an
EXTENDED LENGTH RELEASE HANDLE. It is only to be used on
tractors with sufficient clearance between the tires and fifth wheel release handle.
After installation or rebuilding of the fifth wheel, the vehicle must be inspected to
insure proper clearance between the handle and the fifth wheel.
Inspection Procedure
After mounting the fifth wheel to the tractor frame, measure the distance between the
fifth wheel release handle and tractor tires with the release handle in the “open” or
“ready-to-couple” position. Rotate (“articulate”) the fifth wheel forward, as shown in
Figure 2, and measure the clearance.
1. Verify that the fifth wheel handle is in the “open” or “ready-to-couple” position.
2. Verify that the fifth wheel handle-to-tractor tire clearance is 3/0˝ or greater, as shown.
If the clearance in any position is less than .30˝, the extended handle CANNOT be
used, and a standard length release handle must be used. Contact Holland at
(888) 396-6501 for assistance.
3. If you are rebuilding a FW35-S09623-1 or FW35-S09623-2 fifth wheel, follow all
instructions in Holland publication XL-FW290. EXCEPTION: Use the extended
release handle (XA-S09623) for Item 23 in place of the standard release handle
(XA-07171-1).
RELEASE
HANDLE
3.0˝
MINIMUM
TRACTOR TIRE
12 XL-FW504 Rev A
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
EXTENDED
RELEASE
HANDLE
(XA-S09623)
8.0˝
LOCKS OPEN
“READY TO COUPLE”