SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW418-01 FW83 LowLube Fifth Wheel - Manual (Page 3)

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OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
UNLOCK
NOTCH
LOCK NOTCH
1st
2nd
3rd
TILT
DOWNWARD
FIFTH WHEEL INSPECTIONS
1. Inspect the fifth wheel and mounting.
• Confirm that the lube plates are
in place and firmly attached.
• Tighten loose fasteners.
• Replace missing fasteners.
• Repair/replace missing, cracked or
otherwise damaged components.
2. Make sure the lock is open. To open lock, pull secondary
lock handle and hook on casting if equipped.Then pull
primary release handle as shown.
3. Inspect the lock jaw; 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.
4. Tilt the ramps down.
OPEN
“Ready to Couple”
CLOSED
Wheel is Locked!
DO NOT
Attempt to Couple!
LUBE
TUBE
XL-FW418-01 Rev C