Holland FWS1, XA-S1, XA-S2, FWS2 Owner's Manual

XL-FW10054UM-en-US Rev C

Owner’s Manual

FWS1 and FWS2 Series Fifth Wheels

Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting Procedures

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FWS1 Assembly Series

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XA-S1 Top Plate Series

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FWS2 Assembly Series

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XA-S2 Top Plate Series

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Contents

Content Page

Introduction .............................................. 1

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings ..................1

Section 1 – Model Identification................2

Section 2 – General Safety Instructions .....3

Section 3 – Fifth Wheel Intended Use ........4

Section 4 – Fifth Wheel NON-Intended Use ...4

Section 5 – Coupling Preparation ..............4

Section 6 – Coupling Procedures ...............5

Section 7 – Uncoupling Procedures ...........7

Section 8 – Positioning Sliding Fifth Wheels ....8

Content Page

Section 9 – Fifth Wheel Maintenance ........9

Section 10 – Top Plate Removal ...............10

Section 11 – Fifth Wheel Lubrication .......10

Section 12 – Slide Base Lubrication ......... 12

Section 13 – Fifth Wheel Adjustment .......13

Section 14 – Pocket Insert Inspection ...... 15

Section 15 – Top Plate Installation ..........16

Section 16 – Troubleshooting ..................17

Section 17 – Rebuild and Replacement Kits ..19

Introduction

This manual provides the information necessary for the proper operation and maintenance of HOLLAND® FWS1 and FWS2 series ﬁfth wheels.

NOTE: For HOLLAND replacement

components contact SAF-HOLLAND Customer Service: 888-396-6501.

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

You must read and understand all of the procedures presented in this manual before operating or starting work on any HOLLAND FWS1 or FWS2 series fifth wheel.

IMPORTANT: Keep this manual in

a safe location for future reference.

Proper tools must be used to perform the maintenance and repair procedures described in this manual.

NOTE: In the United States, workshop

safety requirements are deﬁned by federal and/or state Occupational Safety and Health Acts. 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 the work is performed.

Throughout this manual, you will notice the terms, “NOTE,” “IMPORTANT,” “CAUTION,” and “WARNING” followed by product information. So that you may better understand the manual, those 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, may result in property damage.

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

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

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Model Identification

Figure 1

1. Model Identiﬁcation

Fifth wheel serial tags are located on the left side of the fifth wheel top plate above the fifth wheel bracket pin, or on the pickup ramps as shown (Figure 1).

The part number and serial number are listed on the tag as shown (Figure 2).

Figure 2

SCAN QR CODE FOR PRODUCT INFORMATION

Model No. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Serial No. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

U.S. AND FOREIGN PATENTS APPLY Ph: (888) 396-6501 or 52.1.55.5456.8641

CONSULT PRODUCT INFORMATION AT LITKITS.SAFHOLLAND.COM PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT. FAILURE TO PROPERLY INSTALL,

MADE IN XXXXX

MAINTAIN & OPERATE THIS PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN TRACTOR TRAILER SEPARATION CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

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General Safety Instructions

2. General Safety Instructions

Read and observe all Warning and Caution hazard alert messages in this publication. They provide information that can help prevent serious personal injury, damage to components, or both.

All fifth wheel installation and maintenance must be performed by a trained technician using proper tools and safe procedures.

IMPORTANT: Prior to operation of the

fifth wheel you must be thoroughly satisfied that the fifth wheel has been appropriately installed on the vehicle.

Failure to properly install the fifth wheel may result in tractor trailer separation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Refer to SAF-HOLLAND Installation Manual XL-FW10008BM-en-US (available on the Internet at www.safholland.us) for proper installation procedures.

Failure to follow all the operating procedures contained in these instructions may result in a hazardous condition which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

These instructions apply to the proper operation of your fifth wheel only. There are other important checks, inspections, and procedures listed in the Owner’s Manuals for your tractor and trailer that are necessary, prudent, and/or required by law.

Only SAF-HOLLAND Original Parts should be used.

A list of SAF-HOLLAND technical support locations to supply SAF-HOLLAND Original Parts can be found on the Internet at www.safholland.us or contact our customer service group at 888-396-6501.

Updates to this manual will be published as necessary on the Internet at www.safholland.us.

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Operation Instructions

3. Fifth Wheel Intended Use

1. For pulling trailers with standard SAE kingpins which are in good condition and securely mounted or locked in position in the trailer.

2. To transport loads that are within the maximum fifth wheel rated capacities: FWS1-50,000 lbs. FWS2-55,000 lbs. Maximum Vertical Load 150,000 lbs. Maximum Drawbar Pull.

3. In on-road applications.

IMPORTANT: SAF-HOLLAND deﬁnition

of off-road refers to terrain on which a tractor-trailer operates which is unpaved and rough, or ungraded. Any terrain not considered part of the public highway system falls under this heading.

4. As recommended in SAF-HOLLAND literature available on the internet at www.safholland.us.

4. Fifth Wheel

NON-Intended Use

1. Use with non-SAE kingpins, such as kingpins which are bent, improper size or dimensions, not secured to maintain SAE conﬁguration, or which are installed in warped trailer bolster plates, or upper coupler and fifth wheel lube plates that do not maintain the SAE kingpin dimensions. Refer to SAF-HOLLAND Service Bulletin XL-SB004-01(available on the Internet at www.safholland.us) for more information on fifth wheel lube plates.

Failure to couple with a proper kingpin may result in improper coupling, allowing tractor and trailer separation, which if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

2. Tow-away operations which damage or interfere with the proper operation of the fifth wheel.

3. The attachment of lifting devices.

4. The transport of loads in excess of rated capacity.

5. In off-road applications.

6. Applications other than recommended in SAF-HOLLAND literature available on the Internet at www.safholland.us.

5. Coupling Preparation

1. Prior to coupling you must inspect the fifth wheel and mounting.

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Tighten loose fasteners.

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Replace missing fasteners.

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Repair/replace missing, cracked or

otherwise damaged components.

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Clean grease grooves if a large

amount of debris is present.

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Lubricate fifth wheel-to-trailer contact

surfaces if needed.

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Inspect fifth wheel mechanism.

Lubricate dry or rusty components.

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If you have a sliding ﬁfth wheel, make

sure both plungers are fully engaged.

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Inspect air line connections.

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Make sure fifth wheel is in

appropriate position for weight distribution on the tractor. For proper positioning of the fifth wheel refer to SAF-HOLLAND publication XL-FW10008BM-en-US available on the Internet at www.safholland.us.

Figure 6

Figure 3

Figure 4

Figure 5

Operation Instructions

2. Make sure coupling area is flat, level and clear of persons and obstacles.

3. Tilt ramps of fifth wheel downward (Figure 3).

4. Make sure lock is open (Figure 4). If lock is closed lift release handle up, pull all the way out, and up again to hook on casting (Figure 5). If air release equipped, set tractor brakes and actuate fifth wheel control valve to open lock.

6. Coupling Procedures

1. Position the tractor so that the center of the ﬁfth wheel is aligned with kingpin and back up straight (Figure 6).

TRAILER (TOP)

LOCKS ARE OPEN LOCKS ARE CLOSED

TILT DOWNWARD

KINGPIN

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Figure 10

Figure 8

Figure 7

Figure 9

Operation Instructions

RELEASE HANDLE RETRACTED

SAFETY INDICATOR IN DOWN POSITION

NO GAP!

KINGPIN ENGAGED IN JAW WITH JAW SECURED BY CLOSED LOCK

LOCK JAW

KINGPIN

2. Back tractor close to the trailer and STOP before making contact with trailer (Figure 7).

3. Chock trailer wheels.

4. Connect brake lines and light cord.

5. Support slack in lines to prevent interference.

6. Set trailer brakes.

7. Adjust trailer height so fifth wheel will lift trailer. Trailer should contact fifth wheel 4"-6" behind the center of fifth wheel (Figure 8).

NOTE: Follow instructions published

by manufacturer for proper operation of landing gear.

Failure to couple with the trailer at the proper height may result in improper coupling, allowing tractor and trailer separation, which if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

8. Slowly back into trailer, engaging kingpin in fifth wheel.

9. Perform a pull test as an INITIAL CHECK by locking trailer brakes and pulling forward with tractor to make sure tractor trailer separation does not occur (Figure 9).

10. Get out of tractor and visually inspect the following to be sure lock is closed and tractor and trailer are properly coupled (Figure 10).

a. Release handle fully retracted with

safety indicator in down position above release handle.

b. No gap is permissible between trailer

bolster plate and fifth wheel.

c. Lock securely closed behind jaw.

LOCK TRAILER BRAKES AND PULL FORWARD WITH TRAILER

BACK IN AND STOP!

FIFTH WHEEL TILTED DOWN

FIFTH WHEEL MUST LIFT TRAILER

4"-6"

CORRECT INCORRECT

FIFTH WHEEL WILL NOT LIFT TRAILER

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