SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW436-01 FW31 Series Fifth Wheels with Traditional Slider - Manual (Page 11)

XL-FW436-01 Rev B SAF-HOLLAND, Inc. 11
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
continued
Fifth Wheel Slide Adjustment
1. Position the coupled tractor and trailer in a straight line on level ground.
2. Lock the trailer brakes.
The trailer must be stopped and the trailer brakes locked to
prevent damage to the tractor or trailer by uncontrolled sliding
of the fifth wheel.
3. Release slide locking plungers.
MANUAL SLIDE
Pull release lever, lift up
and hook in place.
AIR OPERATED
Move cab switch to the
unlock position.
4. Visually check that both plungers are fully extended (unlocked),
as shown in the figure below.
NOTE: If the plungers do not release, using low gear on the landing gear, raise the
trailer to relieve pressure on the plungers. This will allow the fifth wheel to
slide easier.
ENGAGED
(LOCKED)
EXTENDED
(UNLOCKED)
UNLOCK LOCK