Trouble-shooting guide, Fw8 (xa-201) fifth wheel, Problem: difficult to couple to trailer – Holland FW8 (XA-201) User Manual

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FW8 (XA-201) FIFTH WHEEL

Trouble-Shooting Guide

Cause

1. The trailer may be too high; the

kingpin is not entering the locks
properly.

2. Locks are closed.

3. Excess accumulation of rust or

grime is interferring with lock
operation.

PROBLEM: Difficult to couple to trailer

Remedy

1. Chock trailer wheels. Then using LOW

GEAR, lower the trailer landing gear
until the bolster plate is aligned with
the fifth wheel, as shown in Figure 3.

2. Make sure the locks are open. To open

locks, slide the handle forward and
pull it out to the maximum extension.
The lock will swing to the open position
(see Figure 4). If the lock does not open,
hold the handle all the way out and
use a pry bar to rotate the lock into the
open position. Do not put your hands
or fingers on or near the lock jaw.

3. Thoroughly steam clean the fifth wheel

then relubricate all moving parts, as
described in Holland Service Bulletin
XL-SB41. Operate several times to work
in the lubricant. Follow recommended
lubrication schedule as detailed in
Service Bulletin XL-SB41.

OK

FIFTH WHEEL

MUST LIFT

TRAILER

FIFTH WHEEL
TILTED DOWN

4"- 6"

USE LOW

GEAR

FIFTH WHEEL

WILL NOT LIFT

TRAILER

Wrong

Figure 3

LOCK OPEN

POSITION

ACTUATING
FINGER

PULL OUT

ALL THE W

AY

SLIDE
FORWARD

TO OPEN LOCK

Figure 4

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