SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW10025OM 17 Series Fifth Wheel - Manual (Page 11)

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Maintenance Procedures
9. Top Plate Removal
Failure to prevent pocket
inserts 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.
10. Fifth Wheel Lubrication
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 pocket inserts
installed between the fifth
wheel top plate and
mounting base. Take care
when removing fifth wheel
top plate not to lose pocket
inserts.
IMPORTANT: Fifth wheel lubrication is
necessary to get the maxi-
mum service life from your
FW17 fifth wheel. Perform
the following procedures at
the intervals shown.
BRACKET PIN
TOP
PLATE
RETENTION NUT
RETENTION BOLT
NOTE: Follow instructions published by
lifting device manufacturer for
proper operation of lifting device.