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FLEETMASTER

XL-FW501 Rev C

FIFTH

WHEEL

TECHNOLOGY

XA-201-A-80-L

FleetMaster Air Release

Fifth Wheel

Installation, Operation,

Maintenance Procedures and

Comprehensive Warranty

OWNER’S
MANUAL

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Summary of Contents for FleetMaster Air FW8 Series

Page 1: ...v C FIFTH WHEEL TECHNOLOGY XA 201 A 80 L FleetMaster Air Release Fifth Wheel Installation Operation Maintenance Procedures and Comprehensive Warranty OWNER S MANUAL Questions or Comments Call 1 888 396 6501 www safholland us ...

Page 2: ...Area Clean Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents 2 Keep fingers away from all potential pinch points in the fifth wheel 3 All fifth wheel maintenance must be performed by a qualified service technician using proper tools and safe procedures 4 Use only SAF HOLLAND original parts 5 Use Safety Goggles Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI or CSA can cause serious injury when damaged o...

Page 3: ...d to bypass spring hangers a 1 minimum radius should be used and bolts should be placed within 1 1 2 but not closer than 1 of the cut fore and aft 10 The mounting angle should have a minimum thickness as shown in TABLE 1 and should be steel specification ASTM A 36 11 When initially positioning the fifth wheel for frame holes the full length of the fifth wheel or slider mounting angles should seat ...

Page 4: ...s shorter than 36 are required special recommendations of the tractor manufacturer should be obtained 3 In addition to the information given in Installation General Recommendations follow the recommendations given in FIGURES 1A 1B and 1C The following sequence is suggested for both fabricated and cast brackets A Securely position the mounting angle to the tractor frame B Bolt the angles to the tra...

Page 5: ...nger horizontal legs may be required with narrow frame widths Attach the outboard angle to tractor frame with hardware listed in Figure 1A Attach mounting plate to angle with same number of bolts in addition to attachment to fifth wheel support bracket FIFTH WHEEL SUPPORT BRACKET TRACTOR FRAME SPACER INBOARD ANGLE FLAT MOUNTING PLATE See Table 1 for minimum thickness Attach the outboard angle to t...

Page 6: ...p may be removed from the base plate for ease of handling 3 Position the angles on the slide plate for the required frame width Be sure to keep the plate centered left to right and front to rear on the mounting angles 4 Weld as shown in FIGURE 3 Outside welds to have a 3 8 fillet weld placed either on or between the tabs depending on frame width Inside welds to be 3 8 fillet skip weld alternating ...

Page 7: ... shown in FIGURE 4 Angles must be flush with the top of the truck frame B Locate the slide base and center left to right and front to rear on the mounting angles Clamp in place and drill 21 32 diameter holes using the mounting plate as a template if holes are not provided in the angle C Align holes in the slide plate with outboard angle mounting holes and bolt using Grade 8 fasteners hardened stee...

Page 8: ...nd bolts are in place and properly tightened Be sure all necessary steps were properly followed and that all components removed to facilitate installation are reinstalled 2 Check the fifth wheel locking mechanism with a Holland TF TLN 5001 2 or TF TLN 1500 3 1 2 Lock Tester Examine for proper locking as described in the Operating Instructions of this manual This must be done to assure that the mec...

Page 9: ...UCTIONS 1 Inspect the fifth wheel mounting Tighten loose fasteners Replace missing fasteners Repair replace cracked components If you have a sliding fifth wheel make sure both plungers are fully engaged see Page 12 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 Coupling Procedures TIL...

Page 10: ...TIAL CHECK 14 Visual inspection Get out of the tractor Visually check that the lock is CLOSED An improperly coupled tractor and trailer may separate while in use which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Do not use any fifth wheel that fails to operate properly Failure to properly couple tractor and trailer may cause separation which if not avoided could result in death or serio...

Page 11: ... may result in damage to the landing gear or components which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Coupling Procedures continued 15 Retract landing gear until pads come off the ground 16 Follow instructions published separately for safe operation of the trailer to fully retract landing gear and secure crank handle 17 Re check brake lines and light cord Remove wheel chocks continu...

Page 12: ...to dummy coupling to keep line clean 8 If equipped pull secondary lock handle and hook on casting located on left road side of fifth wheel 9 Pull primary release handle 10 Release tractor brakes and slowly drive away from trailer Let the trailer slide down the fifth wheel and pick up ramps being careful that the trailer landing gear touch the ground with minimal impact NOTE It is normal after unco...

Page 13: ...he fifth wheel 6 Re engage the slide locking plungers Verify that plungers have engaged by performing a tug test NOTE Retract landing gear if lowered 7 Do a pull test to make sure plungers are properly engaged and locked into the slide base 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 vehicle control wh...

Page 14: ...te with SAE 10W or 20W motor oil GREASE Release handle target See Step 5 Bracket pocket fittings right and left sides 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 Figure 1 3 Grease the support bracket pockets through the grease fittings on the front of...

Page 15: ...y clean the fifth wheel locking mechanism every 6 months or 60 000 miles and relubricate see Figure 1 on page 13 Re check operation with TF TLN 5001 Lock Adjustment Tool 3 Inspect the fifth wheel for bent worn or broken parts Replace with Holland parts only 4 Make sure the bracket pin retention bolts and locknuts are in place and tight as shown in Figure 2 Do not use any fifth wheel that does not ...

Page 16: ...e you begin to feel resistance STOP At this point the fifth wheel is OVERADJUSTED and NOT useable Using an improperly adjusted fifth wheel may separate while in use which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury 6 Loosen the adjustment bolt counter clockwise TWO FULL TURNS The lock is now properly adjusted 7 Verify this adjustment by locking and unlocking several times using the Lock...

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Page 19: ...n a Standard Duty Application we will cover the cost to repair or replace the product or part We will provide a reasonable labor allowance for removal and repair or replacement and will provide you with parts or reimburse you for parts at your acquisition cost provided this does not exceed the suggested list price Your Responsibilities You are responsible for proper installation operation and main...

Page 20: ...the factory Open the locks before using Failure to open locks can result in damage to the pin TO OPEN LOCKS Slide the handle forward and pull it out to the maximum extension The lock will swing to the open position CAUTION OPEN CLOSED Copyright July 2008 SAF HOLLAND Inc All information contained in this document was correct at time of copyright and is subject to change without notice All rights re...

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