SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW10049OM AL Aluminum NoLube Series Fifth Wheels - Manual (Page 2)

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XL-FW10049OM-en-US Rev A 11-10 Amendments and Errors Reserved. © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.
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Contents
Introduction
This manual provides the information
necessary for the proper operation and
maintenance of Holland AL series fifth
wheels.
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
You must read and understand all of the
procedures presented in this manual
before operating or starting work on any
Holland AL series fifth wheel.
Proper tools must be used to perform the
maintenance and repair procedures
described in this manual.
NOTE: For Holland replacement
components contact
SAF-HOLLAND Customer
Service: 1-888-396-6501.
NOTE: In the United States, work shop
safety requirements are defined by
federal and/or state Occupational
Safety and Health Acts. Equivalent
laws may exist in other countries.
This manual is written based on the
assumption that OSHA or other
applicable employee safety
regulations are followed by the
location where the work is
performed.
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NOTE: Includes additional information
to enable accurate and easy
performance of procedures.
IMPORTANT: Includes additional
information that if not
followed could lead to
hindered product
performance.
Introduction ………………..…….................. 2
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings…………….. 2
Section 1—Model Identification……………. 3
Section 2—General Safety Instructions….. 4
Section 3—Fifth Wheel Intended Use…….. 5
Section 4—Fifth Wheel NON-Intended Use 5
Section 5—Coupling Preparation………….. 5
Section 6—Coupling Procedures…………... 8
Section 7—Uncoupling Procedures……….. 10
Section 8—Positioning Sliding Fifth
Wheels…………………………….. 12 Section 9—Top Plate Removal ………….. 14
Section 10– Lube Plate Inspection…….. 14
Section 11—Fifth Wheel Lubrication…… 15
Section 12—Fifth Wheel Adjustment…… 15
Section 13—Pocket Insert Inspection…. 18
Section 14—Top Plate Installation……… 18
Troubleshooting………………….………….. 19
Rebuild and Replacement Kits .………… 21
Warranty and Performance Guarantee. . 23
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