31–00 Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions in this section apply to all
procedures within this group.
DANGER
When working on the vehicle, shut down the en-
gine, set the parking brake, and chock the tires.
Before working under the vehicle, always place
jack stands under the frame rails to ensure the
vehicle can not drop. Failure to follow these steps
could result in serious personal injury or death.
31–01 Fifth Wheel Inspection
WARNING
All fifth wheel maintenance, adjustment, and re-
building must be done only by a qualified me-
chanic. Improper or incomplete procedures could
result in a possible disengagement of the trailer
from the tractor, which could result in personal
injury or property damage.
Parts are under spring compression. Wear safety
goggles while servicing the fifth wheel. Failure to
do so can result in personal injury, due to parts
ejecting with force.
WARNING
All fifth wheel maintenance, adjustment, and re-
building must be done only by a qualified me-
chanic. Improper or incomplete procedures could
result in a possible disengagement of the trailer
from the tractor, which could result in personal
injury or property damage.
Parts are under spring compression. Wear safety
goggles while servicing the fifth wheel. Failure to
do so can result in personal injury, due to parts
ejecting with force.
Holland FWS1
1.
Disconnect the tractor from the trailer. For in-
structions, see the vehicle Driver’s/Operator’s
Manual.
2.
Thoroughly steam clean the fifth wheel.
3.
Check the fifth wheel plate for cracks. Check for
sharp edges on top; the chamfer should be 1/8
to 1/4 inch (3 to 6 mm).
4.
When the wheel is locked, the safety latch must
swing free and fall freely into position. See
5.
The lever bar and release handle must be in
proper alignment. See
. Compare the lever
bar and release handle alignment to a new, or a
properly operating lever bar and release handle.
Replace any bent or misaligned lever bar or re-
lease handle.
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2
3
4
1.
Lubricant Grooves
2.
Safety Latch
3.
Release Handle
4.
Mount
Fig. 1, Holland FWS1 Fifth Wheel
03/28/2013
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2
1.
Release Handle
2.
Lever Bar
Fig. 2, Lever Bar and Release Handle Alignment
Frame and Frame Components
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