Maintenance procedures, Adjustment – fifth wheel slide mechanism – 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

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

continued

Adjustment – Fifth Wheel Slide
Mechanism

1. Loosen lock nut and turn adjustment

bolt out (counter-clockwise).

2. Disengage and engage the locking

plungers. Verify that plungers have

seated properly as shown.

3. Now tighten adjustment bolt until it

contacts the rack.

4. Turn the adjustment bolt clockwise an

additional 1/2 turn, then tighten the

lock nut securely.

5. If plungers do not release fully to

allow fifth wheel to slide:

a. Check the air cylinder for proper

operation. Replace if necessary.

b. Check plunger adjustment, as

explained above.

c. If a plunger is binding on the

plunger pocket, remove the plunger

using a Holland TF-TLN-2500

spring compressor. Grind the top

edges of the plunger 1/16˝ as

shown. Re-install and adjust the

plungers, as explained above.

Proper adjustment of the
locking plungers must be

performed at regular intervals and is
required for proper operatiion, load
transfer and distribution.

6. If the locking plungers are too loose:

a. Check plunger adjustment, as

explained above.

b. Check plunger springs for proper

compression. Replace if necessary.

c. Check for plunger wear. If

necessary, replace, as described

above.

After inspection and adjustment, relubricate
all moving parts with a light, rust resistant
oil.

LOCK NUT

ADJUSTMENT

BOLT

RACK

LOCKED

(ENGAGED)

RACK

1/16”

CHECK FOR POSSIBLE

INTERFERENCE

UNLOCKED

(RELEASED)

RACK

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