Operating instructions, Fifth wheel inspections, Open – SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW492 FW83 and XA-231 FleetMaster LowLube Series Fifth Wheel User Manual
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XL-FW492 Rev D
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Inspect the fifth wheel and mounting.
•
Confirm that the lube plates
are in place and firmly attached.
•
Tighten loose fasteners.
•
Replace missing fasteners.
•
Repair/replace missing, cracked or
otherwise damaged components.
2.
Make sure the lock is open. To open the lock, pull secondary
lock handle and hook on casting, if equipped. Then pull
primary release handle, as shown.
3.
Inspect the lock jaw; if it appears dry,
apply grease to lock jaw and front of
throat directly, or through the lube tube
grease fitting located near the front, left
side of the fifth wheel.
4.
Tilt the ramps down.
Fifth Wheel Inspections
Failure to properly install, operate, or maintain this
fifth wheel may cause tractor and trailer separation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
UNLOCK
NOTCH
LOCK NOTCH
1st
2nd
3rd
U
TILT
DOWNWARD
v
OPEN
“Ready to Couple”
CLOSED
Wheel is Locked!
DO NOT
Attempt to Couple!
LUBE
TUBE