SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW10055UM FW16 Low Lube Series Fifth Wheels - Manual (Page 16)

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12. 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 metal portion of the
fifth wheel surrounding the lube plates
(Figure 28).
„ Lube plates are severely chipped, worn,
cracked, gouged or bent
„ 20% (40 sq. in.) or more of lube plate
coating is missing from one or both
plates due to normal wear or damage.
13. Fifth Wheel Lubrication
IMPORTANT: Fifth wheel lubrication
is necessary to get the
maximum service life
from the FW16 series
fifth wheel. Perform the
following procedures at
the intervals listed.
„ FW16 series fifth wheels are equipped with
NoLube plate inserts that eliminate the
need to lubricate the fifth wheel-to-trailer
contact surfaces.
„ FW16 series fifth wheels are equipped
with a lube tube that provides grease to the
locking mechanism using a grease fitting.
„ Lubricate locking mechanism every three
(3) months or 30,000 miles.
„ Thoroughly clean the locking mechanism
every six (6) months or 60,000 miles.
Maintenance Procedures
Figure 28
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STRAIGHT EDGE
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