SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW488 FW2800 and FW2900 Series Hydraulic Elevating Fifth Wheel - Manual (Page 15)

XL-FW488 Rev A 15
OPERATING PROCEDURES
continued
4. Set engine speed to 1000 to 1200 r.p.m. and operate control valve to lower the
trailer until it rests on the landing gear.
5. Disengage the PTO, block the trailer wheels, disconnect and store the air lines and
light cord.
6. Check to see if the secondary lock is engaged. If it is engaged, release it by pulling
the secondary lock handle. To keep the lock open, place the handle loop end in the
parking hole of the top plate. This holds the lock away from the yoke. (See figure 1)
7. Push the fifth wheel lock control valve and hold in as you pull slowly out from the
trailer and “MOV-ON”.
FOR OVER-THE-ROAD YARD USAGE ON PUBLIC STREETS
AND HIGHWAYS
This unit is not recommended for operation on public streets and
highways with the fifth wheel in the up position, Do not operate
this unit on public streets and highways unless the fifth wheel is in
the full down position and the lockdown pins are fully engaged.
Coupling Procedures
1. Place fifth wheel in the full down position and engage top plate lockdown pins. To
engage pins, move handle from the “Yard Use” position (handle pointing toward
front of tractor), to the “Highway Use” position (handle pointing toward rear of
tractor) as shown on instruction label located directly above the handle on the left
front side of the fifth wheel frame assembly.
MANUAL
SECONDARY
LOCK HANDLE
SECONDARY
LOCK
SECONDARY LOCK
DISENGAGED
SECONDARY LOCK
ENGAGED
4" APPROX.
INITIAL CONTACT OF
TRAILER WITH FIFTH
WHEEL AT THIS POINT
LOCKS
CLOSED
VIEW LOOKING INTO
THROAT OF FIFTH WHEEL
BOLSTER PLATE
FLUSH WITH
FIFTH WHEEL
KINGPIN PROTRUDES
BELOW LOCKS
LOCK PINS
EXTENDED
(FOR HIGHWAY
USE)
LOCK PINS
RETRACTED
(FOR YARD USE)
Figure 1 Figure 2
Figure 3 Figure 4