SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW421-02 XA-201-A-80-L Air Release - Manual

Coupling Procedures
1. Inspect the fifth wheel mounting.
• Tighten loose
fasteners
• Replace missing
fasteners
• Repair/replace
cracked
components
NOTE: If you have a sliding fifth wheel, make sure
both plungers are fully engaged (locked).
(See Page 4, Figure 4B)
2. Make sure coupling area is flat, level and clear
of persons and obstacles.
3. Lubricate the fifth wheel-to-trailer contact
surface with grease. Tilt the ramps down.
XL-FW421-02
TILT
DOWNWARD
4. Make sure the locks are open. To open locks,
slide the handle forward and pull it out to the
maximum extension. The lock will swing to
the open position. Note: When you first receive
your fifth wheel, you may have to pry open the lock.
5. Center fifth wheel with kingpin.
6. Back tractor close to trailer and STOP.
LOCK OPEN
POSITION
ACTUATING FINGER
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FLEETMASTER
XA-201-A-80-L AIR RELEASE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS &
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This air release option fifth wheel
top plate is not intended to be
mounted onto low mount stationary brackets (Part
No. XA-7586 and XA-7886). Low mount brackets
do not provide sufficient clearance for the air
cylinder which can be damaged when the fifth
wheel is articulated.
You must read and understand the following instructions before operating your fifth
wheel. Failure to follow all of the important maintenance procedures contained in
these instructions may result in a hazardous condition or cause a hazardous condition to develop.
All maintenance must be performed by a qualified person using proper tools and safe procedures.
All maintenance must be performed while the tractor is uncoupled from the trailer.