SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW484 FW33 and XA-331 LowLube Series Fifth Wheels - Manual (Page 13)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
continued
1. Position tractor and trailer on firm, level
ground clear of obstacles and persons.
2. Set trailer brakes.
3. Slowly back tractor tightly
against trailer.
4. Set tractor brakes.
5. Chock trailer wheels.
6. Lower landing gear until pads just
touch the ground. (NOTE: Follow
instructions published separately for
safe operation of the trailer to transfer
trailer weight off fifth wheel. Do not
raise trailer off the fifth wheel.)
7. Disconnect brake lines and light cord.
Attach the brake line to a dummy
coupling to keep the line clean.
8. If equipped, pull secondary lock handle
and hook on casting.
9. Pull primary release handle.
10. Release tractor brakes and slowly drive
away from trailer. Let the trailer slide
down the fifth wheel, being careful
that the trailer landing gear touches
the ground with minimal impact.
LOWER
LANDING
GEAR
Uncoupling Procedures