SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW307-02 3500 LOWLUBE INCLUDES AIR RELEASE - Manual (Page 2)

1. Make sure coupling
area is flat, level
and clear of persons
and obstacles.
2. Center kingpin with
fifth wheel.
3. Back tractor close
to trailer and STOP.
4. Chock trailer wheels.
5. Connect brake lines and light cord.
6. Support slack in lines to prevent interference.
7. Set trailer brakes.
8. Adjust trailer height so fifth wheel will lift
trailer. Trailer should contact fifth wheel 4˝- 6˝
behind fifth wheel bracket pin.
9. Slowly back into trailer.
➠
➠
FIFTH WHEEL
MUST LIFT
TRAILER
FIFTH WHEEL
TILTED DOWN
USE LOW
GEAR
4˝- 6˝
If you do not obtain a proper couple,
repeat the coupling sequence. Do not
use any fifth wheel that fails to operate properly.
The coupling procedure is not
complete without a visual inspection.
You must get out of the tractor and verify that the fifth
wheel is properly coupled to the kingpin as shown in
Item 11.
FIFTH WHEEL
WILL NOT LIFT
TRAILER
TRAILER
TOP
KINGPIN
➍
➎ ➏
➐
10. Do a pull test.
11. Get out of the tractor and visually inspect.
Be sure to complete all three inspections.
TRAILER
BRAKES
LOCKED
1
2
3
➠
NO GAP!
NUT AND WASHER SNUG
AGAINST FIFTH WHEEL
LOCKS COMPLETELY
CLOSED AROUND
KINGPIN
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COUPLING PROCEDURES: