Holland XL-FW247-01, XA-2081-DA, XA-2081-OA User Manual

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XL-FW247-01

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XA-2081-DA XA-2081-OA

2” SAE Kingpin (Rebuild Kit RK-65012) 31⁄2” SAE Kingpin (Rebuild Kit RK-65013)

Troubleshooting and Rebuilding Procedures for

XA-2081 SERIES Fifth Wheel Top Plates

TROUBLE SHOOTING HINTS

Fifth Wheel is Hard to Hook Up to Trailer:

✔ POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY

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The trailer may be too high; the kingpin Lower the trailer landing gear.
is not entering the locks properly.

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Locks are closed. Pull the secondary and primary release handles to the unlocked position and pry the

hinged lock open.

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Accumulated rust or grime Spray a light lubricant or diesel fuel on all moving parts including the release
interfering with the lock operation. handle and operate several times.

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The locks are adjusted too tightly. Check lock adjustments in accordance with the procedure in this manual.

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Bent release handle or kingpin or Check the kingpin with a Holland TF-0110 Kingpin Gage and bolster plate with a
damaged bolster plate may be 48˝ straightedge. Repair/replace as required. The kingpin can be inspected in
interfering with lock movement. accordance with SAE J2228.

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The locks may be damaged. Inspect and replace if required following the procedures in this manual.

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The fifth wheel may need rebuilding. Follow the procedures contained in this manual using the appropriate rebuilding kit.

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Using lube plate with wrong kingpin See Holland Service Bulletin XL-SB4.
length.

Fifth Wheel is Hard to Unhook from Trailer:

✔ POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY

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The secondary lock is not released. Pull the secondary lock release handle and lift up to engage the handle lug with the

top plate casting.

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The tractor may be putting pressure Back the tractor into the trailer to relieve the pressure and lock the tractor brakes
against locks. before pulling the release handle.

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Rust or grime on the locking Spray a light lubricant or diesel fuel on all moving parts including the release handle
mechanism. and operate several times.

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Bent kingpin or damaged bolster Check the kingpin with a Holland TF-0110 Kingpin Gage and bolster plate with a
plate. 48˝ straightedge. Repair/replace as required. The kingpin can be inspected in

accordance with SAE J2228.

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Fifth wheel locks may be adjusted Check the lock adjustment in accordance with procedures in this manual.
too tight.

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The release handle will not stay out. Pull the release handle out and up, then release.

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The release handle will not stay out; Replace release handle.
pops off lug.

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The release handle must be held out Build up release handle lug to hold out further or replace release lever (15) or release
when uncoupling. handle (16).

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Using lube plate with wrong kingpin See Holland Service Bulletin XL-SB4.
length.

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Long plunger. Pull the release handle to the fully extended position and hold it while someone else

attempts to uncouple. If the locks do not open under this condition, close the swinging lock

partially and grind 1/16˝ of the tip of the swinging lock. Round off after grinding.

NOTE: After the fifth wheel is unlocked and moves freely from the kingpin, it is normal for the release handle to return to the “in” position.

Copyright © September 2002 • The Holland Group, Inc.

HOLLAND USA, INC.

1950 Industrial Blvd. • P.O. Box 425 • Muskegon, MI 49443-0425

Phone [phone] • Fax [phone]

www.thehollandgroupinc.com

Holland USA, Inc. Facilities:

Denmark, SC Warrenton, MO
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Muskegon, MI

Ph: 888-396-6501 Fax: [phone]

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Holland, MI
Phone: [phone]
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Holland Equipment, Ltd.

Norwich, Ontario • Canada
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Holland Hitch Western, Ltd.

Surrey, British Columbia • Canada
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Holland Hitch of Canada, Ltd.

Woodstock, Ontario • Canada
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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GENERAL INFORMATION

1. All fifth wheel maintenance, adjustment and

rebuilding must be performed by a qualified person
using proper tools and safe procedures. For more
information, refer to HOLLAND publication
FW-TE-14C, “Fifth Wheel Maintenance Procedures.”

2. Do not modify or add to the product.

3. Use only genuine HOLLAND parts.

4. Wear safety goggles during installation, removal

and rebuilding.

5. Never strike any part of the item with a steel

hammer.

6. Do not weld on this product without written

permission from the factory.

7. Observe standard precautions when lifting.

8. Refer to HOLLAND Publication FW 130 for

description and instructions for Holland TF-TLN-5001
and TF-TLN-1500 Kingpin Lock Testers.

9. Do not deviate from these instructions. Any changes

or deviations will void all warranties, expressed or
implied, unless written consent is first obtained from
the factory.

10. Check to see that all parts included in the kit are

enclosed in the box.

These products are covered by HOLLAND’S Commercial
Products Warranty. HOLLAND reserves the right,
without giving prior notice, to change specifications and
dimensions as designs are altered or improved.

WARNING

This equipment must not be used or

maintained in a careless manner.

1 XA-2081-D1 1 Fifth wheel top plate - 2˝ kingpin
1A XA-2081-03 1 Fifth wheel top plate - 31⁄2˝ kingpin
2 XB-5 1 Cotter pin 1/4˝ x 2˝
3 XA-1016-C 1 Lock pin
4 XB-T-60 1 Cotter pin 1/4˝ x 2

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⁄2˝
5 XA-FW-108-D 1 Lock pin
6 XA-FW-104-D 1 Lock set for 2˝ kingpin
6A XA-FW-104-03 1 Lock set for 3

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⁄2˝ kingpin
7 XA-FW-128 1 Spring
8 XB-16 1 Cotter pin 1/8˝ x 1˝
9 XA-FW-138 1 Release handle
10 XA-FW-137-2 1 Secondary lock arm
11 XB-1028-2 1 Spring
12 XB-2083 1 Hex head cap screw 1/2˝-20x1

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⁄4˝
13 XB-T-49 1 Plain washer
14 XB-T-69-A 1 Hex lock nut 1/2˝-20

15 XA-1005-FDS 1 Release lever
16 XA-1117-13 1 Release handle
17 XA-1104 1 Plunger
18 XB-1007 1 Compression spring (red)
19 XB-04473 1 Jam nut 1˝-14
20 XB-2001 1 Socket head cap screw
21 XB-HNH-58-C 1 Lock nut 5/8˝-11
22 XD-3123-1 1 Adjusting wedge
23 XB-403 1 Compression spring
24 XB-02949 1 Bushing

25 XB-0769 2 Lube fitting (90°)
*26 TF-0110 1 Kingpin gage
*27 TF-TLN-1500 1 3

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⁄2˝ kingpin lock tester

*28 TF-TLN-5001 1 2˝ kingpin lock tester

29 XA-05768 1 Adjusting block

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ITEM PART NO. QTY. PART NAME ITEM PART NO. QTY. PART NAME

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Not included in Rebuild Kits