SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW10049OM AL Aluminum NoLube Series Fifth Wheels - Manual (Page 8)

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XL-FW10049OM-en-US Rev A 11-10 Amendments and Errors Reserved. © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.
Operation Instructions
6. Coupling Procedures
Failure to follow all of the
procedures contained in
these coupling instructions
may result in damage to the
lube plates.
1. Position the tractor so that the center
of the fifth wheel is aligned with
kingpin and back up straight
(Figure 9).
2. Back tractor close to the trailer and
STOP before making contact with
trailer (Figure 9).
3. Chock trailer wheels.
4. Connect brake lines and light cord.
5. Support slack in lines to prevent
interference.
6. Set trailer brakes.
7. Completely exhaust air from tractor
suspension, ensuring that the fifth
wheel is below the contact surface of
trailer (Figure 10).
Figure 10
Figure 9
TRAILER
(TOP)
KINGPIN
IMPORTANT: DO NOT make contact
between fifth wheel and
trailer or damage to lube
plates may occur.
IMPORTANT: Following proper coupling
procedures for FWAL NoLube
fifth wheels is extremely
important.
EXHAUST SUSPENSION AIR
BEFORE BACKING UP