SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW503 FleetMaster LowLube Series Fifth Wheels with Manual Sliding Secondary Lock XA-201-S10217, XA-201-S10579 & XA-231-S10217 - Manual (Page 12)

12 XL-FW503 Rev B
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
continued
8. Adjust trailer height so fifth wheel
will lift trailer. Trailer should
contact fifth wheel 4˝ - 6˝
behind fifth wheel bracket pin.
Attempting to couple
with the trailer at an
improper height could result in a false
or improper coupling.
9. Slowly back into trailer.
10. Do a pull test as an INITIAL CHECK.
The coupling procedure
is not complete without
a visual inspection. You must get out of
the tractor and verify that the fifth wheel
is properly coupled to the kingpin as
shown below.
11. Visual inspection.
Get out of the tractor.
Visually check that the
lock is closed.
If you do not obtain a
proper couple, repeat
the coupling sequence. Do not use any
fifth wheel that fails to operate properly.
12. Retract landing gear until pads come
off the ground.
13. Switch to high gear, fully retract, and
secure crank handle.
14. Check the brake lines and light cord.
Remove the wheel chocks and
continue with a pre-trip inspection.
PULL FORWARD WITH TRACTOR
PULL TEST
USE
LOW
GEAR!
SECURE
CRANK
TRAILER
BRAKES
LOCKED
NUT AND WASHER SNUG
AGAINST FIFTH WHEEL
LOCKS COMPLETELY
CLOSED AROUND
KINGPIN
NO GAP!
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Coupling Procedures
continued
FIFTH WHEEL
MUST LIFT
TRAILER
à
FIFTH WHEEL
TILTED DOWN
4˝- 6˝
USE LOW
GEAR