SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW10049OM AL Aluminum NoLube Series Fifth Wheels - Manual (Page 14)

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XL-FW10049OM-en-US Rev A 11-10 Amendments and Errors Reserved. © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.
Maintenance Procedures
9. Top Plate Removal
Failure to prevent pocket
inserts from falling out of
the top plate could cause a
potentially hazardous
situation which, if not
avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury
.
1. Remove bracket pin retention nuts
and bolts from both sides of fifth
wheel top plate (Figure 24).
2. Using a pry bar, pull bracket pins out
of fifth wheel top plate (Figure 24).
3. Using a lifting device capable of
lifting 500 lbs., remove the top plate
from the mounting base. Place fifth
wheel on a flat, clean working area.
10. Lube Plate Inspection
Thoroughly steam clean top surface of fifth
wheel for visual inspection. Replace lube
plates if:
One or both lube plates is missing.
A straight edge laid across the lube
plate contacts any portion of the fifth
wheel surrounding the lube plates
(Figure 25).
Figure 24
IMPORTANT: Fifth wheel assembly has
replaceable pocket inserts
installed between the fifth
wheel top plate and
mounting base. Take care
when removing fifth wheel
top plate not to lose pocket
inserts.
BRACKET PIN
TOP
PLATE
RETENTION NUT
RETENTION BOLT
Figure 25
LOOK FOR
STRAIGHT EDGE
CONTACT HERE
NOTE: Follow instructions published by
lifting device manufacturer for
proper operation of lifting device.