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XL-FW10054UM-en-US Rev C· 2018-01-29 · Amendments and Errors Reserved · © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc., SAF-HOLLAND, HOLLAND, SAF, 

and logos are trademarks of SAF-HOLLAND S.A., SAF-HOLLAND GmbH, and SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.

Figure 10

Figure 8

Figure 7

Figure 9

Operation Instructions

RELEASE HANDLE 

RETRACTED
SAFETY INDICATOR 

IN DOWN POSITION

NO GAP!

KINGPIN ENGAGED 

IN JAW WITH 

JAW SECURED BY 

CLOSED LOCK

LOCK

JAW

KINGPIN

2.  Back tractor close to the trailer and 

STOP before making contact with trailer 

(Figure 7)

.

3.  Chock trailer wheels.
4.  Connect brake lines and light cord.
5.  Support slack in lines to prevent 

interference.

6.  Set trailer brakes.
7.  Adjust trailer height so fifth wheel will 

lift trailer. Trailer should contact fifth 

wheel 4"-6" behind the center of fifth 

wheel 

(Figure 8)

.

NOTE:

  Follow instructions published 

by manufacturer for proper 

operation of landing gear.

Failure to couple with the 

trailer at the proper height 

may result in improper 

coupling, allowing tractor 

and trailer separation, which  

if not avoided, could result 

in death or serious injury.

8.  Slowly back into trailer, engaging 

kingpin in fifth wheel.

9.  Perform a pull test as an INITIAL CHECK  

by locking trailer brakes and pulling 

forward with tractor to make sure 

tractor trailer separation does  not 

occur 

(Figure 9)

.

10. Get out of tractor and visually inspect 

the following to be sure lock is closed 

and tractor and trailer are properly 

coupled 

(Figure 10)

.

a.  Release handle fully retracted with 

safety indicator in down position 

above release handle.

b.  No gap is permissible between trailer 

bolster plate and fifth wheel.

c. Lock securely closed behind jaw.

LOCK TRAILER BRAKES AND PULL 

FORWARD WITH TRAILER

BACK IN 

AND STOP!

FIFTH WHEEL 

TILTED DOWN

FIFTH WHEEL 

MUST LIFT 

TRAILER

4"-6"

CORRECT

INCORRECT

FIFTH WHEEL 

WILL NOT 

LIFT TRAILER

Summary of Contents for FWS1 Series

Page 1: ...054UM en US Rev C Owner s Manual FWS1 and FWS2 Series Fifth Wheels Operation Maintenance and Troubleshooting Procedures FWS1 Assembly Series XA S1 Top Plate Series FWS2 Assembly Series XA S2 Top Plate...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...understand all of the procedures presented in this manual before operating or starting work on any HOLLAND FWS1 or FWS2 series fifth wheel IMPORTANT Keep this manual in a safe location for future ref...

Page 4: ...fth wheel bracket pin or on the pickup ramps as shown Figure 1 The part number and serial number are listed on the tag as shown Figure 2 Figure 2 SCAN QR CODE FOR PRODUCT INFORMATION Model No XXXXXXXX...

Page 5: ...r trailer separation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Refer to SAF HOLLAND Installation Manual XL FW10008BM en US available on the Internet at www safholland us for proper...

Page 6: ...ngpin dimensions Refer to SAF HOLLAND Service Bulletin XL SB004 01 available on the Internet at www safholland us for more information on fifth wheel lube plates Failure to couple with a proper kingpi...

Page 7: ...persons and obstacles 3 Tilt ramps of fifth wheel downward Figure 3 4 Make sure lock is open Figure 4 If lock is closed lift release handle up pull all the way out and up again to hook on casting Figu...

Page 8: ...by manufacturer for proper operation of landing gear Failure to couple with the trailer at the proper height may result in improper coupling allowing tractor and trailer separation which if not avoid...

Page 9: ...e to repair a malfunctioning fifth wheel before use may result in a tractor trailer separation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury 12 Fully retract the landing gear legs off t...

Page 10: ...ay from trailer 8 Positioning Sliding Fifth Wheels NEVER reposition a sliding fifth wheel while the tractor trailer is in motion or on public roads Failure to avoid could cause loss of vehicle control...

Page 11: ...o make sure fifth wheel does not slide Figure 16 IMPORTANT DO NOT operate the vehicle if the plungers are not fully engaged locked Failure to properly engage plungers and slide base may cause loss of...

Page 12: ...jury 1 Remove bracket pin retention nuts and bolts from both sides of fifth wheel top plate Figure 17 2 Using a pry bar pull bracket pins out of fifth wheel top plate Figure 17 3 Using a lifting devic...

Page 13: ...8 and 19 2 Using water resistant lithium based grease lubricate jaw where contact is made with kingpin Also lubricate where lock contacts casting Figure 19 3 Using a light oil lubricate release handle...

Page 14: ...performance IMPORTANT If equipped with air release lubricate air cylinder every three 3 months or 30 000 miles 1 With the piston shaft in the exposed position clean with penetrating oil and a clean sh...

Page 15: ...death or serious injury NOTE To obtain proper fifth wheel adjustment SAF HOLLAND recommends use of HOLLAND lock tester Part No 4000171 available from your local HOLLAND distributor 1 If fifth wheel is...

Page 16: ...mps and rotate fifth wheel to its forward most position towards cab Remove clinch pin from bottom of lock adjustment pin Figure 31 Lift lock adjustment pin and rotate clockwise to the next adjustment...

Page 17: ...al to proper operation of the fifth wheel If there is NOT 1 16 minimum freeplay in the lock the fifth wheel lock adjustment pin must be rotated counterclockwise to the next lower position Reverify tha...

Page 18: ...of pockets Install pocket inserts by pressing down into pockets Figure 35 2 Using a lifting device capable of lifting 500 lbs install the fifth wheel top plate onto its mounting base NOTE Follow inst...

Page 19: ...justed too tightly Check lock adjustments in accordance with the procedure in this Owner s Manual The lock may be damaged The fifth wheel MUST be rebuilt using the appropriate SAF HOLLAND service kit...

Page 20: ...ension to proper ride height The primary release handle is not pulled out completely and hooked on the notch in the casting Pull the release handle all the way out then lift handle up and hook on cast...

Page 21: ...GmbH and SAF HOLLAND Inc Rebuild and Replacement Kits REBUILD AND REPLACEMENT KITS PART NUMBER Rebuild Kit Manual Release FWS1 FWS2 RK FWS A L Rebuild Kit Air Release FWS1 FWS2 RK FWS A 80 L Lock Jaw...

Page 22: ...20 XL FW10054UM en US Rev C 2018 01 29 Amendments and Errors Reserved SAF HOLLAND Inc SAF HOLLAND HOLLAND SAF and logos are trademarks of SAF HOLLAND S A SAF HOLLAND GmbH and SAF HOLLAND Inc Notes...

Page 23: ...Notes XL FW10054UM en US Rev C 2018 01 29 Amendments and Errors Reserved SAF HOLLAND Inc SAF HOLLAND HOLLAND SAF and logos are trademarks of SAF HOLLAND S A SAF HOLLAND GmbH and SAF HOLLAND Inc 21...

Page 24: ...LAND S A SAF HOLLAND GmbH and SAF HOLLAND Inc From fifth wheel rebuild kits to suspension bushing repair kits SAF HOLLAND Original Parts are the same quality components used in the original component...

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