SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW10049OM AL Aluminum NoLube Series Fifth Wheels User Manual
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XL-FW10049OM-en-US Rev A 11-10 Amendments and Errors Reserved. © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.
Troubleshooting
Difficult to Uncouple from Trailer (Cont’d):
3
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
The lock is adjusted too tightly.
Check lock adjustments in accordance with the
procedure in this Owner’s Manual.
The release handle will not stay out or
must be held out when unlocking.
The fifth wheel M
MUST be rebuilt using the
appropriate SAF-HOLLAND service kit.
Missing or damaged release system
parts.
The fifth wheel M
MUST be rebuilt using the
appropriate SAF-HOLLAND service kit.
Forging bent/damaged at throat area,
restricting movement.
The entire fifth wheel top plate M
MUST be replaced.
Bent kingpin, damaged upper coupler,
or improper use of “lube plate” may be
interfering with lock movement.
Check the kingpin and upper coupler as detailed
in Holland Service Bulletin XL-SB020. Repair/
replace as required. Remove any improperly
installed or improperly specified lube plates.
Refer to Holland Service Bulletin XL-SB004-01 for
lube plate warnings.
3
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Fifth wheel lock requires adjustment.
Follow the procedures contained in this Owner’s
Manual.
Fifth wheel cannot be adjusted further. The fifth wheel M
MUST be rebuilt using the
appropriate SAF-HOLLAND service kit.
Kingpin is loose.
Repair trailer.
Kingpin is worn.
Check kingpin for acceptable wear with Holland
TF-0110. Replace kingpin, if necessary.
3
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Warped trailer upper coupler plate.
Check upper coupler for flatness and replace, if
necessary. Refer to Holland Service Bulletin
XL-SB020.
Excessive Movement between Fifth Wheel and Kingpin:
Hard Steering or Binding: