SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW486 FW2080 Series Fifth Wheel - Manual (Page 2)

2 SAF-HOLLAND, Inc. XL-FW486 Rev C
FW2080 SERIES FIFTH WHEEL
FW2080 Installation Instructions
For detailed installation procedures refer to the Fifth Wheel Installation Instructions in
this booklet.
In addition to these procedures, the mounting plate should have a minimum thickness
of .75˝.
Attach the fifth wheel to the mounting plate using four 7/8˝ grade 8 bolts, lock washers,
and grade C lock nuts minimum for each bracket. Each bracket must be provided with a
fore-aft shear shop. This can be accomplished by welding the bracket to the mounting
plate or bolting or welding a shear stop adjacent to the front or rear of the bracket.
FW2080 Operating Instructions
A fully oscillating fifth wheel such as the FW2080 Series is less stable than a conventional
semi-oscillating fifth wheel which will result in different handling characteristics. Extreme
caution should be exercised when cornering or making lane changes, etc.
This fifth wheel must only be used in applications where the loaded center of gravity
(trailer and load) is at or below the top surface of the fifth wheel top plate.
For detailed
operating procedures refer to the Fifth Wheel Operating Instructions in this booklet.
FW2080 Maintenance Instructions
For detailed maintenance procedures refer to the Fifth Wheel Maintenance Instructions
in this booklet.
In addition to theses instructions, the following specific instructions are required.
Lubrication:
When the fifth wheel is lubricated, grease the rocker and bracket assemblies through
the grease fittings as shown in Figures 1 and 2 below.
Figure 1 Figure 2
BRACKET GREASE FITTING
ROCKER GREASE FITTINGS
Failure to read, understand, and follow the important information
contained in these instructions may result in a hazardous condition or
cause a hazardous condition to develop.