SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW10009UM FW35 Series Fifth Wheel - Manual (Page 22)

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Troubleshooting
9 POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Fifth wheel lock requires adjustment. Follow the procedures contained in Section 14.
Fifth wheel cannot be adjusted further. The fifth wheel MUST be rebuilt using the appropriate service kit.
Kingpin is loose. Repair trailer.
Kingpin is worn. Check kingpin for acceptable wear with Holland TF-0110.
Replace kingpin, if necessary.
Excessive Movement between Fifth Wheel and Kingpin:
9 POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Lack of lubrication on fifth wheel
top surface. Lubricate top of fifth wheel plate using a high pressure,
lithium-based grease. Follow recommended lubrication
schedule as described in Section 12.
Warped trailer upper coupler plate. Check upper coupler plate for flatness and replace, if
necessary. Refer to Holland Service Bulletin XL-SB020.
Hard Steering or Binding:
9 POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Kingpin too short or improperly installed
“lube plates.” Check the kingpin and upper coupler plate as detailed in
Holland Service Bulletin XL-SB020. Repair/replace as required.
Remove any improperly installed or improperly specified
lube plates. Refer to Holland Service Bulletin XL-SB004-01
for lube plate warnings. Check if there is evidence on bottom
of locks of kingpin making contact and “lifting” the locks.
Locks are too tight around kingpin. Check lock adjustment in accordance with the procedure
in Section 14.
Kingpin is worn. Check kingpin for acceptable wear with the Holland part
TF-0110. Replace the kingpin if necessary.
Kingpin/Locks not lubricated
well enough. Re-lubricate in accordance with the procedures in
Section 12.
Lock pins not lubricated well enough. Lubricate lock pins with Never-Seez ® .
If issues persist: Order grease-able lock pin repair kit with retaining rings
and shims, RK-07292-82.
Lock Pins Raising:
9 POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
The release handle will not stay out or must
be held out when unlocking. Replace the cam and release handle spring using the
appropriate service kits.
Missing or damaged release system parts. The fifth wheel MUST be rebuilt using the appropriate service kit.
Casting bent/damaged at throat area,
restricting movement. The entire fifth wheel top plate MUST be replaced.
Bent kingpin, damaged upper coupler,
or improper use of “lube plate” may be
interfering with lock movement. Check the kingpin and upper coupler plate as detailed
in Holland Service Bulletin XL-SB020. Repair/replace as
required. Remove any improperly installed or improperly
specified lube plates. Refer to Holland Service Bulletin
XL-SB004-01 for lube plate warnings.
Difficult to Uncouple from Trailer (continued):