SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW436-01 FW31 Series Fifth Wheels with Traditional Slider - Manual (Page 9)

XL-FW436-01 Rev B SAF-HOLLAND, Inc. 9
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
continued
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.)
7. Switch to low gear and crank an
additional 4-8 turns. Do not raise the
trailer off the fifth wheel.
8. Disconnect the brake lines and light
cord. Attach the brake line to a dummy
coupling to keep the line clean.
Uncoupling Procedures
USE
HIGH
GEAR
SECURE
CRANK
USE
LOW
GEAR
Firm ground.
(Additional support
may be required.)