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Operation instructions, Positioning sliding fifth wheels – SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW10049OM AL Aluminum NoLube Series Fifth Wheels User Manual

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XL-FW10049OM-en-US Rev A 11-10 Amendments and Errors Reserved. © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.

Operation Instructions

13. Air-up tractor air suspension to ride

height (Figure 20).

8. Positioning Sliding

Fifth Wheels

1. Position

tractor

and

trailer

in

a

straight line on level ground.

2.

Lock trailer brakes.

Failure to stop and
properly lock the trailer

brakes may cause
uncontrolled sliding of fifth
wheel which, if not
avoided, may result in
component damage to
tractor or trailer.

3. Release

slide

locking plungers by

moving cab switch to unlock position
(Figure 21). (If manual slide release
equipped, pull release lever.) If
plungers do not come out, lower the
landing gear to relieve pressure on
the fifth wheel. This will allow fifth
wheel to slide easier.

4.

Slowly drive the tractor forward or
backward to position fifth wheel and
stop tractor at desired position.

5. Re-engage

slide

locking plungers by

moving cab switch to the lock position
(Figure 22). (If manual slide release
equipped, trip release arm to allow
plungers to retract.).

6.

Retract landing gear legs if lowered.

NOTE: Cab switch style may differ by OEM
design.

AIR OPERATED

MOVE CAB SWITCH

TO UNLOCK POSITION

Figure 20

Figure 21

Figure 22

AIR-UP
TRACTOR
SUSPENSION

AIR OPERATED

MOVE CAB SWITCH

TO LOCK POSITION

NOTE: Follow instructions published by
landing gear manufacturer for
proper operation of landing gear.