SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW10009UM FW35 Series Fifth Wheel - Manual (Page 10)

XL-FW10009UM-en-US Rev B · 2012-06-05 · Amendments and errors reserved. © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc. 10
Figure 18
Figure 16
Figure 17
Figure 15
IMPORTANT: DO NOT exhaust air
from tractor suspension
before uncoupling.
Failure to avoid exhausting
tractor suspension before
uncoupling could result
in difficulty uncoupling
tractor from trailer which,
if not avoided, could
result in damage to the
fifth wheel and kingpin.
5. Chock the trailer wheels.
6. Lower the landing gear until the pads
just touch the ground (Figure 15).
NOTE: For proper operation and ability
to transfer trailer weight from
the fifth wheel, follow the landing
gear manufacturer’s published
instructions. DO NOT raise
trailer off of the fifth wheel.
7. Disconnect the air and electrical lines
from the trailer and secure to tractor.
8. If equipped, pull the secondary lock
release handle and hook on casting
(Figure 16).
9. Pull the release handle (Figure 17). If
air release equipped, pull and hold the
fifth wheel release valve until locking
mechanism opens and locks in place.
10. Ensure locking mechanism is open and
yoke shaft is in out position (Figure 18).
Operation Instructions
LOWER LANDING GEAR
YOKE SHAFT