Maintenance procedures, As-needed lubrication – SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW491 Sliding Kompensator for FW8-72XX Series User Manual
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SAF-HOLLAND, Inc. XL-FW491 Rev C
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
NOTE: The maintenance procedures contained in this manual apply mainly to the
Kompensator
®
base subassembly portion of the fifth wheel assembly. Additional
procedures beyond those discussed in this manual are required for the fifth wheel
top plate. Contact your nearest Holland distributor for the appropriate additional
information.
AS-NEEDED LUBRICATION
The following should be performed before putting into use and then at least once per
week or more frequently as required by operating conditions.
Perform the following steps while in the uncoupled condition to allow correct application
of lubricant.
While lifting up on the fifth wheel top plate, apply grease to the:
1.
...fittings on the fifth wheel top plate (see Figure 1,) that supply grease to lubricate
the bracket shoe cap and top plate pocket.
(NOTE: LowLube or NoLube top plates do not have these fittings.)
2.
...fittings on the side of the shoes (Item 3) that fill a reservoir that requires
approximately 2 pounds of grease.
3.
...fittings on the base (ends) of the cradle (Item 14).
4.
...fittings on the front and back of the cradle (Item 15).
All of the following must be performed after the initial 5,000 miles of service and then
every 60,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first. Perform all inspections and
adjustments after a thorough steam cleaning.
NOTE: Severe service applications may require more frequent intervals.
1. Inspection
–
General
A.
Inspect the fifth wheel mounting. Check bolt torque and replace any loose,
missing, or damaged bolts. Check for broken, distorted, or cracked components.
Repair or replace as needed.
B.
Inspect fifth wheel top plate and Kompensator assembly for bent, worn,
cracked, or broken parts. Replace with HOLLAND parts only (see Figure 2).
Grease top plate contact
surfaces. The grease fitting is
on the side or under the front
of the top plate.
Grease cradle zerks.
Fill reservoirs
with grease,
then apply
grease to shoes
using zerks.
Grease front
cradle zerks.
Grease
resevoir
FIGURE 1
Failure to read, understand, and follow the important information
contained herein may result in a hazardous condition or cause a
hazardous condition to develop.
All maintenance must be performed by a qualified person using proper tools and safe
procedures.
All maintenance must be performed while the tractor is uncoupled from the trailer.