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XL-FW10084RM-en-US Rev B · 2014-01-29 · 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.

FW16 LowLube Fifth Wheels

Release Handle Replacement Procedures for the XA-161 Series Top Plates

Quintas ruedas FW16 LowLube 

Procedimiento de reemplazo de la manija de liberación para las placas superiores de la serie XA-161

Replacement Instructions

FW16 Release Handle 

Manual de reemplazo 

Manija de liberación FW16

Introduction

These instructions provide the information necessary to properly  
replace the release handle on the HOLLAND

®

 FW16 XA-161 

Series Fifth Wheel Top Plates.

Read these instructions before using or servicing this product and  
keep it in a safe location for future reference. Updates to these 
instructions, which are published as necessary, are available 
on the internet at www.safholland.us.

When replacement parts are required, SAF-HOLLAND

®

 highly 

recommends the use of only SAF-HOLLAND

®

 Original Parts. A 

list of technical support locations that supply SAF-HOLLAND

®

 

Original Parts and an Aftermarket Parts Catalog are available 
on the internet at www.safholland.us or contact Customer 
Service at 888-396-6501.

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

Before starting any work on the unit, read and understand all 
the safety procedures presented in this manual. This manual 
contains the terms “NOTE”, “IMPORTANT”, “CAUTION”, and 
“WARNING” followed by important product information. These  
terms are defined as follows:

NOTE:

  Includes additional information to enable accurate 

and easy performance of procedures.

IMPORTANT:

  Includes additional information that  

if not followed could lead to hindered  
product performance.

Used without the safety alert symbol,  
indicates a potentially hazardous 
situation which, if not avoided, could 
result in property damage.

Indicates a potentially hazardous 
situation which, if not avoided, could 
result in minor or moderate injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous 
situation which, if not avoided, could 
result in death or serious injury.

1.  General Safety Instructions

„

   Read and observe all Warning and Caution hazard alert 

messages. The alerts provide information that can help prevent  
serious personal injury, damage to components, or both. 

Failure to follow the instructions and safety 
precautions in this manual could result in 
improper servicing or operation leading  
to component failure which, if not avoided,  
could result in death or serious injury.

„

   All repair and maintenance should be performed by a properly  

trained technician using proper/special tools, and safe procedures.

NOTE:

  In the United States, workshop safety requirements  

are defined by federal and/or state Occupational 
Safety and Health Act (OSHA). Equivalent laws may  
exist in other countries. This manual is written based 
on the assumption that OSHA or other applicable  
employee safety regulations are followed by the 
location where work is performed.

NOTE:

   Before replacing the HOLLAND

®

 Fifth Wheel 

release handle review the model number on the 
identification tag. This rebuild procedure applies 
only to model XA-161 fifth wheel top plates.

IMPORTANT:

   All maintenance MUST be performed while 

the tractor is uncoupled from the trailer. 

IMPORTANT:

   These instructions apply to the proper replacement 

on the XA-161 series fifth wheel top plates only.  
There are other important checks, inspections, 
and procedures not listed here that are 
necessary, prudent, and/or required by law.

„

   For proper installation procedures, refer to Installation Manual  

XL-FW10008BM-en-US available on the internet at www.safholland.us.

IMPORTANT:

   Prior to operation of the fifth wheel, verify 

that the fifth wheel has been properly 
installed on the vehicle.

Failure to properly repair and install the fifth  
wheel could adversely affect performance 
resulting in tractor trailer separation which, if  
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Summary of Contents for Holland FW16

Page 1: ...e Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury 1 General Safety Instructions Read and observe all Warning and Caution hazard alert messages The alerts provide information that can help prevent serious personal injury damage to compone...

Page 2: ...e XA 11618 RP P 1 2 Washer 1 2 SAE XB PW 1732 1 116 1 3 Cotter Pin XB 16 1 4 Extension Spring Inner XB 10489 1 5 Extension Spring Outer XB 10490 1 1 4 5 2 3 Figure 1 U S AND FOREIGN PATENTS APPLY Model No XXXXXXXXXXXX Serial No XXXXXXXXXXXX FAILURE TO PROPERLY INSTALL MAINTAIN OPERATE THIS PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN TRACTOR TRAILER SEPARATION CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MADE IN XXXXXX Figure 2 Fi...

Page 3: ...igure 4 Discard all release handle parts 2 Insert the new release handle through the cast slot on the top plate Position the end of the release handle into the hole in the release cam Figure 5 3 Install the washer and cotter pin Figure 5 to connect the new release handle to the release cam 4 Spread the cotter pin legs so that the ends wrap around the release handle 5 Insert the inner extension spr...

Page 4: ...ock Figure 7 5 After each attempt verify that the fifth wheel is properly locked Figure 8 and 9 6 After unlocking verify that the handle kicks off the unlock notch and moves into the ready to couple position IMPORTANT Before using the fifth wheel visually inspect all components of fifth wheel for proper operation while coupling and uncoupling fifth wheel with lock tester IMPORTANT DO NOT use any f...

Page 5: ...om fifth wheel casting clean pocket area of casting and apply a strip of double face tape in bottom of pockets Install pocket inserts by pressing them down into the pocket areas Figure 10 2 Using a lifting device capable of lifting 500 lbs 227 kg install fifth wheel top plate onto its mounting base NOTE Follow instructions published by lifting device manufacturer for proper operation of lifting de...

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Page 7: ...rovocar la muerte o lesiones graves PRECAUCIÓN ADVERTENCIA PRECAUCIÓN 1 Instrucciones generales de seguridad Lea y preste atención a todos los mensajes de alerta de advertencia y de precaución de riesgos Las alertas proporcionan información que puede ayudar a evitar lesiones personales graves daños a los componentes o ambos Si no se siguen las instrucciones y las precauciones de seguridad de este ...

Page 8: ...el perno de soporte o en las rampas de acoplamiento como se muestra El número de parte y el número de serie aparecen en la etiqueta como se indica Figura 1 Figura 1 U S AND FOREIGN PATENTS APPLY Model No XXXXXXXXXXXX Serial No XXXXXXXXXXXX FAILURE TO PROPERLY INSTALL MAINTAIN OPERATE THIS PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN TRACTOR TRAILER SEPARATION CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MADE IN XXXXXX 1 4 5 2 3 Fi...

Page 9: ...vés de la ranura moldeada en la placa superior Ubique el extremo de la manija de liberación en el hoyo en la leva de liberación Figura 5 3 Instale la arandela y el pasador de aletas Figura 5 para conectar la nueva manija de liberación con la leva de liberación 4 Separe las aletas del pasador de manera que los extremos envuelvan la manija de liberación 5 Inserte el resorte de extensión interno dent...

Page 10: ... antihorario para abrir Figura 7 5 Después de cada intento verifique que la quinta rueda esté asegurada correctamente Figuras 8 y 9 6 Después de liberarla verifique que la palanca gire de la muesca de apertura y se mueva a la posición listo para acoplar IMPORTANTE Antes de usar su quinta rueda inspeccione visualmente todos los componentes de la quinta rueda para verificar que funcionen bien durant...

Page 11: ...el molde de la quinta rueda limpie el área de los bolsillos y aplique una cinta de doble adherencia en el fondo de los bolsillos Instale el interior de los bolsillos presionando hacia adentro en las áreas de los bolsillos Figura 10 2 Use un elevador capaz de soportar 500 lb 227 kg para instalar la placa superior encima de la base de montaje NOTA Siga las instrucciones publicadas del fabricante sob...

Page 12: ...LLAND 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 assembly SAF HOLLAND Original Parts are tested and designed to provide maximum performance and durability Will fits look alikes or worse yet counterfeit parts will only limit the performance potentia...

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