SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW10009UM FW35 Series Fifth Wheel - Manual (Page 5)

XL-FW10009UM-en-US Rev B · 2012-06-05 · Amendments and errors reserved. © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc. 5
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Operation Instructions
4. Fifth Wheel Intended Use
1. Pulling trailers with standard SAE
kingpins which are in good condition
and securely mounted or locked in
position in the trailer.
2. Transporting loads that are within the
maximum fifth wheel rated capacities:
55,000 lbs. Maximum Vertical Load
150,000 lbs. Maximum Drawbar Pull.
3. In both on-road and off-road applications.
IMPORTANT: SAF-HOLLAND definition
of off-road refers to
terrain on which a
tractor-trailer operates
which is unpaved and
rough, or ungraded. Any
terrain not considered
part of the public
highway system falls
under this heading.
4. As recommended in SAF-HOLLAND
literature available on the Internet at
www.safholland.us.
5. Fifth Wheel
Non-Intended Use
1. Operating with a non-SAE compliant
kingpin, such as kingpins which are bent,
improper size or dimensions, not secured
to maintain SAE configuration, or which
are installed in warped trailer bolster
plates, or upper coupler and fifth wheel
lube plates that do not maintain the SAE
kingpin dimensions. Refer to SAF-HOLLAND
Service Bulletin XL-SB004-01 (available on
the Internet at www.safholland.us) for more
information on fifth wheel lube plates.
Failure to couple with a SAE
compliant kingpin could
result in improper coupling,
allowing tractor-trailer
separation, which if not
avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
2. Tow-away operations which damage
or interfere with the proper operation
of the fifth wheel.
3. The attachment of lifting devices.
4. The transport of loads in excess of
rated capacity.
5. Applications other than those
recommended in SAF-HOLLAND
literature available on the Internet
at www.safholland.us.
6. Coupling Preparation
1. Prior to coupling, you MUST inspect
the fifth wheel and mounting. Perform
and verify the following:
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PS

otherwise damaged components.
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amount of debris is present.
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contact surfaces, if needed.
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Lubricate dry or rusty components.
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sure both plungers are fully engaged.
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position for weight distribution on the
tractor. For proper positioning of the
fifth wheel, refer to SAF-HOLLAND
publication XL-FW10008IM available
on the Internet at www.safholland.us.
2. Make sure coupling area is flat, level,
and clear of persons and obstacles.