SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW492 FW83 and XA-231 FleetMaster LowLube Series Fifth Wheel - Manual (Page 15)

XL-FW492 Rev D 15
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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8. Adjust trailer height so fifth wheel
will lift trailer. Trailer should
contact fifth wheel 4˝ - 6˝
behind fifth wheel bracket pin.
Attempting to couple
with the trailer at an
improper height may result in a false
or improper coupling, allowing tractor
and trailer separation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
9. Slowly back into trailer.
10. Do a pull test as an INITIAL CHECK.
11. Visual inspection.
Get out of the tractor.
Visually check that the
lock is closed.
An
improperly
coupled tractor and trailer may
separate while in use which, if not
avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Do not use any fifth
wheel that fails to
operate properly. Failure to properly
couple tractor and trailer may cause
separation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
If you do not obtain a proper couple,
repeat the coupling sequence.
12. Retract landing gear until pads come
off the ground.
13. Follow instructions published
separately for safe operation of the
trailer to fully retract landing gear
and secure crank handle.
14. Check the brake lines and light cord.
Remove the wheel chocks and
continue with a pre-trip inspection.
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PULL FORWARD WITH TRACTOR
PULL TEST
SECURE
CRANK
TRAILER
BRAKES
LOCKED
Coupling Procedures
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FIFTH WHEEL
MUST LIFT
TRAILER
➠
➠
FIFTH WHEEL
TILTED DOWN
4˝- 6˝
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LOCK
NOTCH
BEHIND
RIB
CHECK
RELEASE
HANDLE
CLOSED POSITION
2
NO GAP!
PLUNGER
LOCK JAW
AROUND
KINGPIN
PLUNGER
VISIBLE AS
SHOWN
TRAILER
BOLSTER
PLATE KINGPIN
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