SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW421-02 XA-201-A-80-L Air Release - Manual (Page 5)

1. IMPORTANT! Always
maintain adequate
lubrication in fifth
wheel locking
mechanism. Relube
as necessary
(see Figure 1).
2. Keep a low
temperature, water
resistant lithium
grease applied to the
trailer contact surface
of the fifth wheel.
3. Grease the support
bracket pockets
through the grease
fittings on the front of
the fifth wheel bracket
pockets (lift up
slightly on the fifth
wheel plate when
applying grease).
4. Grease the target (welded to release handle)
where the air cylinder shaft contacts it. No
other areas on release handle requires grease
(see Figure 2).
5. Check the operation by locking and
unlocking using a Holland TF-TLN-5001
Lock Adjustment Tool. Verify that the
fifth wheel is completely closed, as shown
in Figure 3A on page 6.
6. For fifth wheels with sliding brackets:
Release and slide fore and aft to assure
the entire mechanism functions properly.
Apply an aerosol spray lubricant or soap
to the slide path. Apply Never-Seez
™ to
the plunger (sides and top). Reposition
and lock the plungers.
5
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
As-needed and Periodic Lubrication
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XD-201
PLUNGER
Lubricate between parts
CLEAN/
LUBRICATE
Cam bolt
Release arm bolt
Plunger-to-wedge
contact areas
Clean with spray
WD-40 or CRC
Lubricate with SAE 10W
or 20W motor oil
GREASE
Release handle target
(See Step 5)
Bracket
pocket fittings
(right and left sides)
Swing lock-to-cam
arm contact area
Recommended Greases
A “low temp” grade
recommended for -30°F
or lower such as:
Cato Oil & Grease #5213
Craftsman Chemical Co.
#LTF 2
Mystic LP-200
or equivalent
WEDGE
Figure 1
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Figure 2
Grease entire
internal surface
of target
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.
XL-FW421-02