21065 Transervice Leasing Tandem.pdf

Bolt the outboard mounting angle to the truck frame following the

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IMPORTANT! Always maintain adequate lubrication in fifth wheel locking

In addition to the information given in “Installation: General Recommendations”on

If angles are not installed, see “Installation: General Recommendations,”on page 3, for

Position tractor and trailer in a straight line on level ground.

Make sure the coupling area is flat,

Prior to proceeding with the installation of the stationary fifth wheel assembly, carefully

Inspect the fifth wheel and mounting.

Verify the distance between the mounting angles and tractor frame width to insure

Review the installation. Be sure all nuts and bolts are in place and properly

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Attachment of Air-Activated Slide Release – If Required

Using ONLY a SAF-HOLLAND LOCK

Position tractor and trailer on firm,

Angles must be installed on the sliding fifth wheel base plate to facilitate mounting.

Every user and installer using SAF-HOLLAND products either recommended or not

Mount the cab control valve in accordance with the instructions provided. It should

Review FIGURES 2A,2B,and 2Cfor the specific bracket used in your application.

Bolt the outboard mounting angle to the tractor frame following the

Keep Work Area Clean.Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

Failure to properly install, operate, or maintain this

Verify the proper operation of the fifth

Inaddition to the information given in “Installation: General Recommendations”on

For pulling trailers with standard SAE kingpins which are in good condition

Use with non-SAE kingpins, such as kingpins which are bent, improper size or

Inspect the fifth wheel mounting. Check

Use a mounting angle which is at least 2˝ longer than the slide base, 36˝ minimum

In addition to the information given in “Installation: General Recommendations,”

Tow-away operations which damage or interfere with the proper operation of

Attach an air line, using appropriate fittings to the “air” or “in” port of the valve.

Check the fifth wheel locking mechanism with a SAF-HOLLAND 4000171 Lock

Keep fingers away from all potential pinch points in the fifth wheel.

Consult the SAF-HOLLAND literature for fifth wheel capacities and applications.

Set lock tester on the fifth wheel and slide

Thoroughly clean the fifth wheel locking

Keep a low temperature, water resistant lithium grease applied to the trailer contact

Lock the trailer brakes.

In addition to the information given in “Installation: General Recommendations”on page

Reference FIGURE 1Bfor proper mounting hole location requirements.

Slide the lock tester forward and

Set trailer brakes.

Center the fifth wheel with the

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Reference FIGURE 1Bfor proper mounting hole location requirements.

Reference FIGURE 1Bfor proper mounting hole location requirements.

For on-highway hauling applications.

For angle fabrication the mounting angle should extend a minimum of 18˝ forward

Make sure the lock is open and pull

• Tighten loose fasteners.

For fifth wheels with sliding brackets:Release and slide fore and aft to assure

A. Securely position the mounting angles to the tractor frame and attach as shown

Securely position the mounting plate and fifth wheel on the

Re-check operation with a SAF-HOLLAND

Inspect the fifth wheel for bent, worn or

To adjust lock:

5˝ (88.9 MM)

Securely position the fifth wheel on the outboardmounting angles.

The attachment of lifting devices.

Consult the tractor manufacturer’s body builder’s book and the latest SAE and D.O.T.

Make sure that the air supply to the fifth wheel and slide base is turned off.

Brackets need to be positioned so that the fifth wheel can be properly mounted on

Within the capacities stated in SAF-HOLLAND literature.

Apply a generous coating of grease to the top of the fifth wheel plate, where it will

After each attempt, verify that the fifth

Failure to properly install, operate, or maintain this fifth wheel may

Position the angles on the slide

Securely position the mounting angle to the tractor frame.

Back the tractor close to the

All fifth wheel maintenance must be performed by a qualified service technician

• Replace missing fasteners.

Slowly back tractor tightly against

Tilt the ramps down.

PULL handle all the way out, and (3) LIFT

Release slide locking plungers. AIR OPERATED

Determine the proper fifth wheel position, or, in the case of a sliding fifth wheel, the range of

Use only SAF-HOLLAND original parts.

As recommended in SAF-HOLLAND literature (available from www.safholland.us).

The transport of loads in excess of rated capacity.

Recommended Maintenance Practice 603for installation procedures.