SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW353 FLEETMASTER CUPLING - 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-FW353
OK
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.
5. Center fifth wheel with kingpin.
6. Back tractor close to trailer and STOP.
LOCK OPEN
POSITION
ACTUATING FINGER
PULL OUT
ALL THE W
AY
SLIDE
FORWARD
TO OPEN LOCK
TRAILER
(TOP)
KINGPIN
1
FLEETMASTER
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
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.
These instructions apply to the proper operation of your fifth wheel only. There are other important
checks, inspections and procedures not listed here that are necessary, prudent, and/or required by law. WARNING