SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW484 FW33 and XA-331 LowLube Series Fifth Wheels - Manual (Page 15)

XL-FW484 Rev E SAF-HOLLAND, Inc. 15
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Required Inspections and Adjustments
Perform the following every six months or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. Clean all
components before inspecting or adjusting.
General Fifth Wheel Inspection
1. Inspect the fifth wheel mounting. Check the torque and replace any missing or
damaged bolts. Check for broken, worn, or damaged parts; replace as needed.
2. Thoroughly clean the fifth wheel locking mechanism every 6 months or 60,000 miles
(see the figure below). Re-check operation with TF-TLN-5001 Lock Adjustment Tool.
3. Inspect the fifth wheel for bent, worn or broken parts. Replace with Holland parts
only.
4. Make sure the bracket pin retention bolts and locknuts are in place and tight.
5. Confirm that the lube plates are in place and properly attached.
6. Clean the lube plates to remove dry, dirty residual grease.
7. Inspect the components in the figure below for wear. If any are worn, broken, or
damaged, replace them.
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SECONDARY LOCK SUBASSEMBLY
PIVOT
CAM TRACK
CAM PLATE
LOCK JAWS
HANDLE SPRING INTERFACE
YOKE END YOKE END
ROLLER
You must read and understand the following instructions before operating your
fifth wheel.
All maintenance must be performed by a qualified person using proper tools and safe procedures.
All maintenance must be performed while the tractor is uncoupled from the trailer.
Failure to follow all the maintenance procedures contained in these instructions may result in a
hazardous condition or cause a hazardous condition to develop which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
LUBE TUBE
GREASE FITTING
Apply grease to lock jaws and front of throat
directly or through lube tube grease fitting.