SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW10025OM 17 Series Fifth Wheel - Manual (Page 8)

8 XL-FW10025OM-en-US Rev A 08-10 Amendments and Errors Reserved. © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.
Operation Instructions
11. If you do not achieve a proper couple,
repeat the coupling procedure.
Failure to properly couple
the tractor and trailer may
result in tractor trailer
separation while in use
which, if not avoided,
could result in death or
serious injury.
Failure to repair a
malfunctioning fifth wheel
before use may result in a
tractor trailer separation
which, if not avoided,
could result in death or
serious injury.
12. Fully retract the landing gear legs off
the ground and secure the crank
handle (Figure 11).
13. Verify brake lines and light cords are
connected.
14. Remove wheel chocks, continue with
pre-trip inspection.
7. Uncoupling Procedures
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.
Figure 11
IMPORTANT: Do not use any fifth wheel
that fails to operate properly.
NOTE: Follow instructions published by
landing gear manufacturer for
proper operation of landing gear.
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