SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW418-01 FW83 LowLube Fifth Wheel - Manual (Page 13)

XL-FW418-01 Rev C 13
MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES
1. IMPORTANT! Always maintain adequate lubrication in fifth wheel
locking mechanism, if it appears dry, apply grease to lock jaw and
front of throat directly, or through the lube tube grease fitting
located near the front left side of the fifth wheel.
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Right Hand Release
with Sliding Spring
(Grease Required)
Left Hand Release
with Fixed Spring
(No Grease Required)
PLUNGER
Lubricate
between
parts
Plunger-to-wedge
contact areas
Clean with spray
WD-40 or CRC
Lubricate with SAE 10W
or 20W motor oil
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
2. Inspect the release handle. If your fifth wheel is a RIGHT HAND
(curb side) release, apply grease along the release handle where it
contacts the handle spring.
CLEAN/
LUBRICATE
Cam bolt
Release arm bolt
AS-NEEDED LUBRICATION