You must read and understand the following instructions before operating your
fifth wheel.
These instructions apply to the proper operation of your fifth wheel only. There are other important
checks, inspections, and procedures not listed here that are necessary, prudent, and/or required by law.
Failure to follow all the operating procedures contained in these instructions may result in a hazardous
condition or cause a hazardous condition to develop which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
XL-FW501 Rev C
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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
TILT
DOWNWARD
4. Make sure the locks are open. To open
locks, slide the handle forward and pull
it out to the maximum extension. The
lock will swing to the open position.
5. Center kingpin with fifth wheel.
6. Back tractor close to trailer and
STOP
.
PULL
OUT
ALL
THE
WAY
SLIDE
FORWARD
TO OPEN LOCK
TRAILER
(TOP)
KINGPIN
LOCK OPEN
POSITION
ACTUATING
FINGER
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