Operating instructions, Uncoupling procedures – SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW503 FleetMaster LowLube Series Fifth Wheels with Manual Sliding Secondary Lock XA-201-S10217, XA-201-S10579 & XA-231-S10217 User Manual

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XL-FW503 Rev B

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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USE

HIGH
GEAR

1.

Position tractor and trailer on firm,

level ground clear of obstacles and

persons.

2.

Set trailer brakes.

3.

Slowly back tractor tightly against

trailer.

4.

Set tractor brakes.

5.

Chock trailer wheels.

6.

Lower landing gear until pads just

touch the ground.

7.

Switch to low gear and crank an
additional 4-8 turns.

8.

Disconnect brake lines and light

cord. Attach brake line to dummy

coupling to keep line clean.

9.

If equipped, pull secondary lock

handle and hook on casting (located

on left/road side of fifth wheel).

10. Pull primary release handle.

11. Release tractor brakes and slowly

drive away from trailer. Let the

trailer slide down the fifth wheel

and pick-up ramps, being careful

that the trailer landing gear touch

theground with minimal impact.

NOTE: It is normal after uncoupling for
the release handle to come off the
unlock notch and move to a “ready to
couple” position.

SECURE

CRANK

USE

LOW

GEAR

Uncoupling Procedures

UNLOCK
NOTCH

LOCK NOTCH

1st

2nd

3rd

“READY TO

COUPLE”

POSITION.

WHEEL IS OPEN.

OUT

UP

PRIMARY

RELEASE HANDLE

SECONDARY

RELEASE HANDLE

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