SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW10049OM AL Aluminum NoLube Series Fifth Wheels - Manual (Page 11)

11 XL-FW10049OM-en-US Rev A 11-10 Amendments and Errors Reserved. © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.
Operation Instructions
1. Position tractor and trailer on firm,
level ground clear of obstacles and
persons.
2. Set trailer brakes.
3. Slowly back tractor tightly against
trailer to relieve pressure on the fifth
wheel locks.
4. Set tractor brakes.
5. Chock trailer wheels.
6. Lower landing gear until pads just
touch the ground (Figure 16).
7. Disconnect brake lines and light cord.
8. Slide release handle forward, pull all
the way out, slide handle forward and
hook (Figure 17). If air release
equipped, actuate fifth wheel control
valve to open locks.
9. Release tractor brakes and slowly pull
forward 12” (306 mm) to disengage
kingpin from fifth wheel. Fifth wheel
should be between the front edge of
trailer and kingpin (Figure 18).
11. Completely exhaust air from tractor
suspension, ensuring that fifth wheel
is below the contact surface of the
trailer (Figure 19
) .
12. Slowly pull away from trailer.
Figure 16
Figure 17
LOWER
LANDING
GEAR
NOTE: Follow instructions published by
manufacturer for proper operation
of landing gear and ability to
transfer trailer weight off fifth
wheel. Do not raise trailer off the
fifth wheel.
IMPORTANT: Do not drive the tractor free
of the trailer.
Figure 18
Figure 19
SLOWLY PULL
FORWARD AND
STOP
EXHAUST
SUSPENSION
AIR BEFORE
PULLING
FORWARD
LOCK
NOTCH
SLI
DE
FO
RWA
RD
PU
LL O
UT ALL
THE WAY
HOOK
UNLOCK NOTCH