SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW311 XA-2801-03185 Series Elevating Fifth Wheel Top Plates - Manual

CHECK EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO USE
1. Make sure the fifth wheel is properly lubricated.
2. Make sure the secondary lock is disengaged.
(See FIGURE 1).
3. Make sure the fifth wheel locks are open.
4. Make sure the fifth wheel ramps are tilted down
as shown in FIGURE 2.
COUPLING
1. Back up close to the trailer, centering the
kingpin in the throat of the fifth wheel. STOP.
Set tractor brakes.
2. Block the trailer wheels, connect brake lines, and
set trailer brakes.
3. Check to see that the trailer is at the proper
height for coupling. (The front of the bolster plate
should contact the fifth wheel approximately 4˝
to 6˝ behind the fifth wheel’s pivot point. If not,
raise or lower the fifth wheel and, if necessary,
the trailer landing gear, to obtain this position.)
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XL-FW311-03 Rev B
FIFTH
WHEELS
XA-2801-03185 Series
Elevating Fifth Wheel Top Plates
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
4˝ APPROX.
INITIAL CONTACT OF TRAILER WITH
FIFTH WHEEL AT THIS POINT
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
Manual
secondary
lock handle
Fifth wheel locks are open
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Relative to tractor-trailer operations, there are other checks, inspections, and procedures not listed
here, which are necessary, prudent, and/or required by law. The following is in addition to these and
pertains to the fifth wheel only.
2. Perform these procedures in an area clear of obstacles and other personnel.
Secondary lock disengaged
Failure to follow all the maintenance procedures contained in these instructions may result in a
hazardous condition or cause a hazardous condition to develop which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.