SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW10017OM Simplex SE and II SE Series Fifth Wheels - Manual (Page 11)

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Maintenance Procedures
9. Top Plate Removal
Failure to prevent bracket
pads or shoes from falling
out of the top plate could
cause a potentially
hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury.
1. Remove bracket pin retention nuts
and bolts from both sides of fifth
wheel top plate (Figure 17).
2. Using a pry bar, pull bracket pins out
of fifth wheel top plate (Figure 17).
3. Using a lifting device capable of
lifting 500 lbs., remove the top plate
from the mounting base. Place fifth
wheel on a flat, clean working area.
Figure 17
NOTE: Removal of the fifth wheel top plate
is not required for maintenance but
may be required when performing
repairs.
IMPORTANT: Fifth wheel assembly has
replaceable bracket pads
and shoes installed between
the fifth wheel top plate and
mounting base. Take care
when removing fifth wheel
top plate not to lose bracket
pads or shoes.
BRACKET PIN
TOP
PLATE
RETENTION NUT
RETENTION BOLT
NOTE: Follow instructions published by
lifting device manufacturer for
proper operation of lifting device.