SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW10054UM FWS1 and FWS2 Series Fifth Wheels - Manual (Page 8)

8 XL-FW10054UM-en-US Rev B · 2012-03-09 · Amendments and errors reserved. © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.
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Operation Instructions
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2. Back tractor close to the trailer and
STOP before making contact with trailer
(Figure 7).
3. Chock trailer wheels.
4. Connect brake lines and light cord.
5. Support slack in lines to prevent
interference.
6. Set trailer brakes.
7. Adjust trailer height so fifth wheel will
lift trailer. Trailer should contact fifth
wheel 4"-6" behind the center of fifth
wheel (Figure 8).
NOTE: Follow instructions published
by manufacturer for proper
operation of landing gear.
Failure to couple with the
trailer at the proper height
may result in improper
coupling, allowing tractor
and trailer separation, which
if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
8. Slowly back into trailer, engaging
kingpin in fifth wheel.
9. Perform a pull test as an INITIAL CHECK
by locking trailer brakes and pulling
forward with tractor to make sure
tractor trailer separation does not
occur (Figure 9).
10. Get out of tractor and visually inspect
the following to be sure lock is closed
and tractor and trailer are properly
coupled (Figure 10).
a. Release handle fully retracted with
safety indicator in down position
above release handle.
b. No gap is permissible between trailer
bolster plate and fifth wheel.
c. Lock securely closed behind jaw.
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