SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW486 FW2080 Series Fifth Wheel - Manual (Page 11)

XL-FW486 Rev C SAF-HOLLAND, Inc. 11
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
continued
Type “A” Lock Adjustment
The lock adjustment screw is found in the crotch
on the right side as shown (FIGUReS 1 & 2).
1. Close the locks with the lock tester. visually
check to make sure locks are fully closed.
2. Tighten the adjustment screw by turning
clockwise until tight, using a 1/2˝ Allen wrench
or Allen socket extension.
3. Loosen the adjustment screw by turning it
counterclockwise 1 1 ⁄
2
turns. The locks are
now properly adjusted.
4. verify this adjustment by locking and
unlocking several times. Again visually check
to make sure locks are fully closing.
5. If locks will not close completely, loosen
the adjustment screw by turning it
counterclockwise
1 ⁄
4
turn. Repeat Step 4.
FIGURe 1
SWINGING
LOCK
LOCK
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
PLUNGER
FIGURe 2