SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW504 FW35-S09623 Series Fifth Wheel - Manual (Page 15)

XL-FW504 Rev A 15
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
continued
Relubrication After Inspection and Adjustment
Relubricate by applying a light rust-resistant oil to all moving parts.
Fifth Wheel Sliding Mechanism Inspection and Adjustment
1. Adjustment of Locking Plungers:
A. Loosen lock nut and turn
adjusting bolt (counterclockwise).
See FIGURE 4.
B. Disengage and engage the locking
plungers. Check that the plungers
are securely seated without binding.
Turn adjusting bolt in (clockwise) until
it contacts the rack. Turn adjusting
bolt an additional 1/2 turn, then
tighten the locking nut securely.
2. When Locking Plungers Won’t Release
to Permit Sliding of the Fifth Wheel:
A. Check the air cylinder for proper
operation and replace if necessary.
B. Check plunger adjustment.
C. If adjusted plunger binds on the
pocket (FIGURE 5), grind the top
plunger edges 1/16˝, reinstall and
adjust as above. Use a HOLLAND
TF-TLN-2500 Spring Compressor
to remove and reinstall the plunger.
3. When Locking Plungers Are Too Loose:
A. Check plunger adjustment.
B. Check the plunger springs for proper compression. Replace is necessary.
C. Check for plunger wear and replace if necessary. Use a HOLLAND TF-TLN-2500
Spring Compressor to remove and reinstall the plungers. Adjust the plungers as
described above.
Proper adjustment of the sliding bracket locking plungers must be
performed at installation and maintained at regular intervals by use of
the adjusting bolts provided on both sides. Proper adjustment is required for proper
operation and for proper load transfer and distribution.
PLUNGER
ADJ. BOLT
POCKET
PLUNGER
RACK
CHECK FOR POSSIBLE
INTERFERENCE
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 5
HOLLAND warrants all Commercial Products (products
other than those normally used for personal, family
or household purposes) manufactured by it, when
properly installed, to be free from defects in material
and workmanship under normal use and service for a
period of two (2) years from the date of manufacture,
with the exception of elevating fifth wheels for which
the warranty period is ninety (90) days. This warranty
is void with respect to any product which has been
altered in any way from its manufactured condition,
such as intentional modification, accident, corrosion,
misuse, failure to provide necessary and reasonable
maintenance and is exclusive from normal wear. The
sole responsibility of HOLLAND under this warranty is
limited to repairing or replacing at the factory any part
or parts which are returned, with transportation
charges prepaid, and are found to be defective to the
COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS WARRANTY
satisfaction of HOLLAND. Written authorization from
HOLLAND must be obtained prior to returning this
warranty. HOLLAND shall not be liable in any event,
for proximate, incidental, consequential or other
damages, including but not limited to damages for
loss of production or injury to persons or property arising
out of any breach of this warranty.
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
A WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
EXTENDING BEYOND THAT SET FORTH ABOVE.
Holland reserves the right, without giving prior notice, to
change specifications and dimensions as designs are altered
or improved. Options other than those shown may be
provided. Contact the factory for information.