SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW10009UM FW35 Series Fifth Wheel - Manual (Page 19)

XL-FW10009UM-en-US Rev B · 2012-06-05 · Amendments and errors reserved. © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc. 19
Maintenance Procedures
English
Figure 46
Figure 45
Figure 44
Figure 43 2. Disengage and engage locking plungers.
Verify that locking plungers have engaged
properly (Figures 43 and 44).
3. Tighten adjustment bolt until it contacts
the rack.
4. Turn adjustment bolt clockwise an
additional 1/2 turn, then tighten lock
nut securely.
If locking plungers DO NOT release fully to
allow fifth wheel to slide:
a. Check the air cylinder for proper
operation. Replace if necessary.
b. Check locking plunger adjustment as
explained above.
c. If a locking plunger is binding in the
plunger pocket, remove the locking
plunger using a Holland TF-TLN-2500
spring compressor. Grind the top edges
of the locking plunger 1/16" (1.5 mm)
(Figure 45). Re-install and adjust the
locking plungers as explained above.
NOTE: If problems persists, contact
SAF-HOLLAND Customer Service:
888-396-6501.
16. Pocket Insert Inspection
Replace pocket inserts if:
t 5IFQPDLFUJOTFSUUIJDLOFTTJT
(1.5 mm) or less.
t 5IFGSFFWFSUJDBMNPWFNFOUPGUPQQMBUF
on the bracket is 1/2" (12.7 mm) or
greater, without compressing rubber
bushings (Figure 46).
t 5IFQPDLFUJOTFSUTBSFTFWFSFMZ
chipped, cracked or gouged.
LOCKED
(ENGAGED)
RACK
PLUNGER
UNLOCKED
(RELEASED)
RACK
PLUNGER
CHECK FOR POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE
1/16"
(1.5 mm)
REPLACE IF
1/16" (1.5 mm)
OR LESS
1/2" (12.7 mm) MAX. (MEASURED AT EAR)
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