SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW10055UM FW16 Low Lube Series Fifth Wheels - Manual (Page 15)

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XL-FW10055UM-en-US Rev D · 2014-01-29 · Amendments and Errors Reserved · © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc., SAF-HOLLAND, HOLLAND, SAF,
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„ Tighten loose fasteners.
„ Replace missing fasteners.
„ Repair/replace missing, cracked or
otherwise damaged components.
„ Inspect fifth wheel mechanism.
Lubricate dry or rusty components.
„ For a sliding fifth wheel, make sure
both plungers are fully engaged.
„ Inspect air line connections.
„ Make sure fifth wheel is in appropriate
position for weight distribution on the
tractor. For proper positioning of the
fifth wheel, refer to SAF-HOLLAND
®
publication XL-FW10008BM available
on the Internet at www.safholland.us.
11. Top Plate Removal
IMPORTANT: Fifth wheel assembly
has replaceable pocket
inserts installed between
the fifth wheel top plate
and mounting base.
When removing top
plate, be careful not
to lose pocket inserts.
Failure to prevent pocket
inserts from falling out of
the top plate could cause
a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not
avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
1. Remove bracket pin retention nuts and
bolts from both sides of fifth wheel top
plate (Figure 27).
2. Using a pry bar, pull bracket retention pins
out of fifth wheel top plate (Figure 27).
3. Using a lifting device capable of lifting
500 lbs. (227 kg), remove the top plate
from the mounting base. Place fifth
wheel on a flat, clean working area.
NOTE: Follow instructions published by
lifting device manufacturer for
proper operation of lifting device.
Maintenance Procedures
Figure 27
RETENTION BOLT
RETENTION NUT
BRACKET PIN
TOP PLATE