SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW10009UM FW35 Series Fifth Wheel - Manual (Page 12)

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4. Visually inspect and verify that
plungers are disengaged.
5. Release tractor parking brake while
keeping trailer brakes engaged.
6. Slowly drive the tractor forward or
backward to position fifth wheel. Stop
tractor at desired position.
7. Re-engage slide locking plungers by
moving cab switch to the lock position
(Figure 23). If manual slide release
equipped, pull release arm to allow
plungers to retract.
8. Place tractor in neutral, set tractor
parking brake.
9. Visually inspect plunger lock bars to
ensure proper engagement (Figure 24).
10. Retract landing gear legs, if lowered.
11. Verify that slide locking plungers have
been re-engaged by performing a pull
test (Figure 25).
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate the
vehicle if the plungers are
not fully engaged (locked).
Failure to properly engage
plungers and slide base
could cause loss of vehicle
control which, if not
avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
10. Fifth Wheel Maintenance
IMPORTANT: All maintenance
MUST be performed
by a properly trained
technician using
proper tools and
safe procedures.
IMPORTANT: All maintenance must
be performed while the
tractor is uncoupled
from the trailer.
Maintenance Procedures
Figure 24
LOCKED
(ENGAGED)
RACK
PLUNGER
TRADITIONAL SLIDERS
Figure 23
AIR OPERATED
MOVE CAB SWITCH
TO LOCK POSITION
Figure 25
LOCK TRAILER BRAKES AND
PULL FORWARD WITH TRACTOR