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Top plate installation, Maintenance procedures – SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW10017OM Simplex SE and II SE Series Fifth Wheels User Manual

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XL-FW10017OM-en-US Rev A 11-10 Amendments and Errors Reserved. © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.

Figure 29

FIFTH WHEEL SURFACE

FORWARD

SIDE

RAMP

SIDE

BRACKET PAD

BRACKET SHOE

Figure 30

Figure 31

13. Top Plate Installation

1.

If bracket pads are dislodged from
fifth wheel casting, reinstall by
pressing the bracket pads down into
bracket pockets. If bracket shoes are
dislodged from fifth wheel casting,
slide bracket shoe into bracket
pocket by inserting one edge of the
shoe into the forward (tractor ) side of
the bracket pocket and fully rotating
(sliding) it into bracket pocket
(Figures 29—31).

2.

Using a lifting device capable of
lifting 500 lbs., install the fifth wheel
top plate onto its mounting base.

3.

Install bracket pins through fifth
wheel casting and mounting base and
secure by installing the bracket pin
retention bolts and nuts (Figure 32).
Torque retention bolts not to exceed
60 ft-lbs.


Figure 32

TOP PLATE

RETENTION
BOLT

RETENTION
NUT

BRACKET
PIN

Maintenance Procedures

NOTE: Follow instructions published by
lifting device manufacturer for
proper operation of lifting device.