SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW484 FW33 and XA-331 LowLube Series Fifth Wheels - Manual (Page 12)

12 SAF-HOLLAND, Inc. XL-FW484 Rev E
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
continued
8. Adjust trailer height so fifth wheel will lift trailer.
Trailer should contact fifth wheel 4˝ - 6˝ behind
fifth wheel bracket pin.
Attempting to couple with the trailer
at an improper height may result in a
false or improper coupling, allowing tractor and trailer
separation, which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
9. Slowly back into trailer.
10. Do a pull test as an INITIAL CHECK.
11. Visual inspection.
Get out of the
tractor.
Visually check that
the lock is closed.
An improperly coupled tractor and trailer may separate while in use
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Do not use any fifth wheel that fails to operate properly. Failure to
properly couple tractor and trailer may cause separation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
If you do not obtain a proper couple, repeat the coupling sequence.
12. Retract landing gear until pads come off the ground.
13. Follow instructions published separately for safe operation
of the trailer to fully retract landing gear and secure crank
handle.
Do not operate the vehicle without fully
retracting the landing gear. Failure to fully
retract the landing gear to attain sufficient ground clearance for
transit may result in damage to the landing gear or components
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
14. Check the brake lines and light cord. Remove the wheel chocks
and continue with a pre-trip inspection.
SECURE
CRANK
➠
➠
PULL FORWARD WITH TRACTOR
PULL TEST
TRAILER
BRAKES
LOCKED
Coupling Procedures
continued
FIFTH WHEEL
MUST LIFT
TRAILER
➠
➠
FIFTH WHEEL
TILTED DOWN
4˝- 6˝
NUT AND WASHER SNUG
AGAINST FIFTH WHEEL
LOCKS COMPLETELY
CLOSED AROUND
KINGPIN
➠
NO GAP!
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