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Verify the proper operation of the fifth

Inspect the fifth wheel mounting. Check

Inspect the fifth wheel and mounting.

Failure to properly install, operate, or maintain this

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

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

IMPORTANT! Always maintain adequate lubrication in fifth wheel locking

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

Attachment of Air-Activated Slide Release – If Required

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

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

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

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

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

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

00˝

Bolt the outboard mounting angle to the truck frame following the

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

Bolt the outboard mounting angle to the tractor frame following the

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

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

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

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

Position tractor and trailer on firm,

Using ONLY a SAF-HOLLAND LOCK

Make sure the coupling area is flat,

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

Reference FIGURE 1Bfor proper mounting hole location requirements.

Reference FIGURE 1Bfor proper mounting hole location requirements.

Set lock tester on the fifth wheel and slide

For on-highway hauling applications.

Thoroughly clean the fifth wheel locking

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

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

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

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

Slide the lock tester forward and

Lock the trailer brakes.

Set trailer brakes.

Center the fifth wheel with the

Make sure the lock is open and pull

• Tighten loose fasteners.

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

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

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

Reference FIGURE 1Bfor proper mounting hole location requirements.

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

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

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Securely position the mounting angle to the tractor frame.

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

Within the capacities stated in SAF-HOLLAND literature.

The attachment of lifting devices.

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

Securely position the mounting plate and fifth wheel on the

Securely position the fifth wheel on the outboardmounting angles.

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

Position the angles on the slide

5˝ (88.9 MM)

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

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

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

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

• Replace missing fasteners.

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

Tilt the ramps down.

Back the tractor close to the

Slowly back tractor tightly against

Release slide locking plungers. AIR OPERATED

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

Re-check operation with a SAF-HOLLAND

Inspect the fifth wheel for bent, worn or

After each attempt, verify that the fifth

To adjust lock:

Recommended Maintenance Practice 603for installation procedures.

• Remove clinch pin from bottom

Apply a generous coating of grease to the front lock and lock jaws.

Bolt the fifth wheel to the outboard angle as shown in FIGURE 1F.

Bolt the mounting plate and fifth wheel to the outboard angle