SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW492 FW83 and XA-231 FleetMaster LowLube Series Fifth Wheel - Manual (Page 16)

16 XL-FW492 Rev D
1. Position tractor and trailer on firm,
level ground clear of obstacles and
persons.
2. Set trailer brakes.
3. Slowly back tractor tightly against
trailer.
4. Set tractor brakes.
5. Chock trailer wheels.
6. Lower landing gear until pads just
touch the ground. (NOTE: Follow
instructions published separately for
safe operation of the trailer to
transfer trailer weight off fifth wheel.
Do not raise trailer off the fifth
wheel.)
7. Disconnect brake lines and light
cord. Attach brake line to dummy
coupling to keep line clean.
8. If equipped, pull secondary lock
handle and hook on casting (located
on left/road side of fifth wheel).
9. Pull primary release handle.
10. Release tractor brakes and slowly
drive away from trailer. Let the
trailer slide down the fifth wheel
and pick-up ramps, being careful
that the trailer landing gear touch
the ground with minimal impact.
NOTE: It is normal after uncoupling for
the release handle to come off the
unlock notch and move to a “ready to
couple” position.
Uncoupling Procedures
“READY TO
COUPLE”
POSITION.
WHEEL IS OPEN.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
continued
Coupling Procedures
continued
Do not operate the vehicle without fully retracting the landing
gear. Failure to fully retract the landing gear to attain sufficient
ground clearance for transit may result in damage to the landing gear or components
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
UNLOCK
NOTCH
LOCK NOTCH
1st
2nd
3rd
OUT
UP
PRIMARY
RELEASE HANDLE
SECONDARY
RELEASE HANDLE
LOWER
LANDING
GEAR