SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW311 XA-2801-03185 Series Elevating Fifth Wheel Top Plates - Manual (Page 4)

XL-FW311-03 Rev B 4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE OF XA-2801-03185 SERIES
FIFTH WHEEL TOP PLATES
WEEKLY
1. Apply grease to the bracket supports through
the grease fittings as shown below.
2. Be sure the fifth wheel top plate is lubricated.
3. Check operation of the fifth wheel locking
mechanism.
MONTHLY
1. Steam clean the entire top plate thoroughly.
2. Inspect the fifth wheel top plate assembly.
• Check for — and replace — any bent, worn,
or broken parts.
• Check for cracks in the top plate casting or
any component part.
Replace as required using only SAF-HOLLAND
original parts.
3. Check the fifth wheel locking mechanism
for proper operation using a SAF-HOLLAND
TF-TLN-1000 or TF-TLN-5001 Lock Tester. When
checking, move the lock tester fore and aft when
closed in the locks. If play exceeds 3/8˝, rebuild or
replace the top plate. See your Holland Distributor
for parts and ordering information.
Failure to use a properly functioning
fifth wheel may cause loss of vehicle
control which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
4. Relubricate the entire fifth wheel as shown above.
LUBRICATE CAM PIVOT
AND TRAVEL PATH
LUBRICATE
SPRING
AND ROD
FIGURE 5
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GREASE THE TRAILER
CONTACT SURFACE
GREASE THE BRACKET SUPPORTS
THROUGH THE FITTINGS
ON BOTH SIDES.
USE WATER
RESISTANT
LITHIUM-BASED
GREASE.