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Fifth wheel maintenance, Maintenance procedures – SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW10049OM AL Aluminum NoLube Series Fifth Wheels User Manual

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NOTE: Removal of the fifth wheel top plate
is not required for maintenance but
may be required when performing
repairs.

IMPORTANT: Do not operate the vehicle
if the plungers are not fully

engaged (locked).

7.

Verify that slide locking plungers have
been re-engaged by performing a pull
test. Lock trailer brakes and pull for-
ward with tractor to make sure fifth
wheel does not slide (Figure 23).





Failure to properly engage
plungers and slide base

may cause loss of vehicle
control which, if not
avoided, may result in
death or serious injury.

FIFTH WHEEL MAINTENANCE

Failure to properly maintain
your fifth wheel could result

in tractor trailer separation
which, if not avoided, may
result in death or serious
injury

IMPORTANT: All maintenance must be

performed by a trained

technician using proper tools

and safe procedures.

IMPORTANT: All maintenance must be
performed while the tractor is
uncoupled from the trailer.

Maintenance Procedures

Figure 23

LOCK TRAILER BRAKES AND

PULL FORWARD WITH TRAILER