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Maintenance Procedures
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Figure 34
GREASE THE TRAILER
CONTACT SURFACE
Figure 35
A
B
F
D
E
C
G
12. Fifth Wheel Lubrication
IMPORTANT:
Fifth wheel lubrication
is necessary to get the
maximum service life
from the FW35 series
fifth wheel. Perform the
following procedures at
the intervals listed.
Lubricate the locking mechanism every
three (3) months or 30,000 miles.
Thoroughly clean the locking mechanism
every six (6) months or 60,000 miles.
IMPORTANT:
For fifth wheels that
operate in snowy or
icy winter conditions,
lubrication should
be performed every
spring in addition to
routine lubrication (as
noted above) to ensure
optimum operation.
12.1 Proper Lubrication Method
1. Remove old grease and debris from all
fifth wheel-to-trailer contact surfaces.
Apply new water-resistant lithium-based
grease to all fifth wheel-to-trailer
contact surfaces
(Figure 34)
.
2. Using water-resistant lithium-based
grease, lubricate (A) the yoke tips
where contact is made with the locks
and top plate casting, (B) cam profile,
(C) yoke shaft in area that slides in
and out of the top plate casting, (D)
secondary lock where contact is made
with the cam plate, (E) release handle,
and (F) lock jaws where contact is
made with the kingpin
(Figure 35)
.
3. Using a light oil, lubricate the (G) cam
pivot point
(Figure 35)
.