SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW10028OM 31 NoLube and 33 Low Lube Series Fifth Wheels - Manual (Page 11)

11 XL-FW10028OM-en-US Rev A 09-10 Amendments and Errors Reserved. © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.
SLOWLY PULL
FORWARD AND
STOP
Operation Instructions
1. Position tractor and trailer on firm,
level ground clear of obstacles and
persons.
2. Set trailer brakes.
3. Slowly back tractor tightly against
trailer to relieve pressure on the fifth
wheel locks.
4. Set tractor brakes.
5. Chock trailer wheels.
6. Lower landing gear until pads just
touch the ground (Figure 17).
7. Disconnect brake lines and light cord.
8. If equipped, pull secondary release
handle and hook on casting (Figure
18).
9. Pull release handle all the way out
(Figure 19). If air release equipped,
actuate fifth wheel control valve to
open locks.
10. Release tractor brakes and slowly pull
forward 12” (306 mm) to disengage
kingpin from fifth wheel. Fifth wheel
should be between the front edge of
trailer and kingpin (Figure 20).
Figure 17
Figure 18
LOWER
LANDING
GEAR
NOTE: Follow instructions published by
manufacturer for proper operation
of landing gear and ability to
transfer trailer weight off fifth
wheel. Do not raise trailer off the
fifth wheel.
IMPORTANT: Do not drive the tractor free
of the trailer.
Figure 19
Figure 20