SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW10025OM 17 Series Fifth Wheel - Manual (Page 10)

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Maintenance Procedures
4. Slowly drive the tractor forward or
backward to position fifth wheel and
stop tractor at desired position.
5. Re-engage slide locking plungers by
moving cab switch to the lock position
(Figure 15). (If manual slide release
equipped, trip release arm to allow
plungers to retract.)
6. Retract landing gear legs if lowered.
7. Verify that slide locking plungers have
been re-engaged by performing a pull
test . Lock trailer brakes and pull for-
ward with tractor to make sure fifth
wheel does not slide (Figure 16).
Failure to properly engage
plungers into slide base may
cause loss of vehicle control
which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious
injury.
FIFTH WHEEL MAINTENANCE
Failure to properly maintain
your fifth wheel could result
in tractor trailer separation
which, if not avoided, may
result in death or serious
injury.
Figure 15
Figure 16
IMPORTANT: Do not operate the vehicle
if the plungers are not fully
engaged (locked).
IMPORTANT: All maintenance must be
performed by a properly
trained technician using
proper tools and safe
procedures.
IMPORTANT: All maintenance must be
performed while the tractor is
uncoupled from the trailer.
AIR OPERATED
MOVE CAB SWITCH
TO LOCK POSITION
LOCK TRAILER BRAKES AND
PULL FORWARD WITH TRAILER
NOTE : Follow instructions published by
landing gear manufacturer for
proper operation of landing gear.