SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW436-01 FW31 Series Fifth Wheels with Traditional Slider - Manual (Page 6)

6 SAF-HOLLAND, Inc. XL-FW436-01 Rev B
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
continued
Failure to properly install, operate, or maintain this
fifth wheel could result in tractor and trailer separation,
causing death or serious injury to others.
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Attempting to couple with the trailer at an improper height
could result in a false or improper coupling.
Coupling Procedures
continued
8. Adjust the trailer height so the fifth wheel will lift the trailer.
The trailer should contact the fifth wheel 4˝ – 6˝ behind the fifth wheel bracket pin.
9. Slowly back into the trailer.
10. Do a pull test as an INITIAL CHECK.
FIFTH WHEEL
MUST LIFT
TRAILER
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FIFTH WHEEL
TILTED DOWN
4˝- 6˝
USE LOW
GEAR
BACK INTO TRAILER
SLOWLY
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DO NOT
BACK INTO
TRAILER FAST ➠➠ ➠➠
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WITHOUT
PULL TEST
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PULL TEST
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PULL FORWARD WITH TRACTOR