SAF XL-FW487 User Manual

Owners Manual

Yard Spotter Series
XA-351-03505 & XA-351-UB
Fifth Wheels

• Operation

• Maintenance Procedures

• Comprehensive Warranty

XL-FW487 Rev B

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

FIFTH WHEEL TIL TED DOWN

FIFTH WHEEL

MUST LIFT

TRAILER

4˝- 6˝

USE LOW GEAR

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

You must read and understand all of the safety procedures presented in this manual
before starting any work on the SAF-HOLLAND product.

NOTE: In the United States, work shop safety requirements are defined by federal
and/or state Occupational Safety and Health Act or equivalent laws 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 work is performed.

Proper tools must be used to perform the maintenance and repair procedures described
in this manual. Many of these procedures require special tools.

Throughout this manual, you will notice the terms “NOTE”, “IMPORTANT”, “CAUTION”,
and “WARNING” followed by important product information. So that you may better
understand the manual, those terms are as follows:

NOTE: Includes additional information to enable accurate and easy performance of

procedure.

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.

Check Equipment Prior to Use

1. Make sure the fifth wheel is properly lubricated.

2. Make sure the secondary lock is disengaged. (See Figure 1).

3. Make sure the fifth wheel locks are open.

4. Make sure the fifth wheel ramps are tilted down as shown in Figure 2.

Manual
secondary
lock handle

Insert hairpin
clip here

Secondary lock
disengaged

Initial contact of trailer with

fifth wheel at this point

FIGURE 1

Fifth wheel locks open

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FIGURE 2

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

LOCKS COMPLETELY CLOSED

AROUND KINGPIN

Coupling

1. Back up closer to the trailer, centering the kingpin on the throat of the fifth wheel.
STOP. Set tractor brakes.

2. Block the trailer wheels, connect brake lines and set trailer brakes.

3. Check to see that the trailer is at the proper height for coupling. (The front of the
bolster plate should contact the fifth wheel approximately 4˝ to 6˝ behind the fifth
wheel’s pivot point. If not, raise or lower the fifth wheel and, if necessary, the trailer
landing gear, to obtain this position.)

4. Back under the trailer and engage the fifth wheel locks with the trailer kingpin. Pull
forward to test the completeness of the coupling as an INITIAL check. Set tractor
brakes. Next, visually inspect the fifth wheel, as shown in Figure 3, to verify that it is
properly locked

Failure to verify a

proper couple can
result in tractor and trailer separation,
causing death or serious injury to you or
other (see Figure 3).

5. If operation on public streets or

highways is required, the manual
secondary lock must be engaged. To
engage the secondary lock, remove
the hairpin clip on the secondary
lock handle allowing the secondary
lock to pivot behind the locking
yoke as shown in Figure 4.

6. Remove blocks. Release trailer

and tractor brakes. Raise trailer to
desired height and move trailer.

Bolster plate
flush with
fifth wheel

FIGURE 3

View looking into

throat of fifth wheel

Elevating fifth wheels

position are less stable than standard

in the elevated

fifth wheels. To avoid rollovers, do not

Manual
secondary
lock handle

Secondary lock engaged

travel at excessive speeds, and do not
make sudden turns or maneuvers.

This unit is not

recommended
for operation on public streets and
highways. When such trailer moves are
necessary, the manual secondary lock
on the fifth wheel must be engaged
(see coupling procedure #5 above)
and the fifth wheel must be in the
down position. Limit speed to 45 mph
maximum.

Fifth wheel locks closed

FIGURE 4

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS continued

Uncoupling

1. Position yard spotter tractor and trailer on firm, level ground clear of obstructions and
people.

2. Set trailer brakes, lower fifth wheel until the trailer landing gear touch the ground.
Set tractor brakes.

3. Chock trailer wheels. Disconnect trailer air supply and electrical connection.

4. If the manual secondary lock was engaged, remove the hairpin clip on the secondary
lock handle, pull the secondary lock handle outward to disengage the secondary
lock. While holding the handle out, re-insert the hairpin clip into the hole in the
handle. (See Figure 5.)

5. Actuate the fifth wheel
control valve and hold it in
to open the locks.

6. While holding the lock
control valve in, slowly pull
out from the trailer.

7. After driving completely
free of the kingpin, release
the lock control valve.

FIGURE 5

Manual
secondary
lock handle

Insert hairpin
clip here

Secondary lock
disengaged

Fifth wheel locks open

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PARTS BREAKDOWN

28

27

28

XA-351-03505

Series ONLY

23

38

26

24

10

25

11

29

29

4

3

Bracket Components

XA-351-UB Series

35

37

(2 of each required)

36

12

12

21

21

25

20

22A
22B

5

6

8

16

10

14

7

13

9

12

15

Air Cylinder Table

XA-351-03505 .......................................Items 20 and 22A

XA-351-03505-2 ....................................Items 20 and 22A

XA-351-03505-3 ....................................Item 22C, omit item 20

XA-351-03505-4 ....................................Items 20 and 22B

XA-351-UB.............................................Items 20 and 22A

Top Plate Assembly Air Cylinder Components

Accessories

33

34

Bracket Components
XA-351-03505 Series

(RK-04413-1)

30

(2 of each required)

31

17

18

19

32

11

22

ITEM NO. ITEM NO.
NO. PART NO. REQ’D. PART NAME NO. PART NO. REQ’D. PART NAME

1 XA-07292-1 2 Lock pin

2 XB-07398 2 Retaining ring
3 XA-08332-1 1 Lock jaw set
4 XB-07628 1 Extension spring
5 XB-10035 1 Hex head cap screw 5/8˝-18 x 2˝
6 XB-07431 1 Washer 5/8˝ I.D. x 2 5/8˝ O.D.
7 XA-1507-1 1 Roller 5/8˝ I.D.
8 XA-08988 1 Cam plate
9 XB-2083 1 Hex head cap screw 1/2˝-20 x 1-3/4˝
10 XB-08559 2 Washer 1/2˝ I.D. x 1-3/4˝ O.D.
11 XA-1029 1 Roller 1/2˝ I.D.
12 XB-T-69-A 3 Locknut 1/2˝-20 (2 add’l req. for brackets)
13 XB-1505 1 Yoke spring
14 XA-1706-1 1 Yoke shaft
15 XA-07295 1 Yoke
16 XA-09040 1 Cam spacer
17 XB-2149 1 Torsion spring
18
19 XA-3528 1 Secondary lock
20 XB-698 1 45° street elbow

XB-21-S-500-2750

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1 Roll pin 1/2˝ x 2-3/4˝

21 XB-T-89-5 2 HHCS 1/2˝-20 x 1-3/4˝LG
22A*

XA-2524-R-13-1

22B*

XA-2524-R-13-2

22C*

XA-2524-R-13-3
23 XA-3546 1 Secondary lock handle
24 XA-09041 1 Release handle
25

XB-PW-1732-1-116
26 XB-07291 1 Compression spring
27 XA-03423 2 Bracket bearing
28 XA-0268 4 Bearing stop block
29 XB-H-38 2 Grease fitting
30 XA-2016 2 Bracket pin
31

XB-21-S-375-1750
32 XB-0011 2 Rubber bushing
33 TF-0110 1 Kingpin gage
34 TF-TLN-5001 1 Kingpin lock tester
35 XB-BR-118-C-7 2 HHCS 1-1/8˝-7 x 7˝
36 XB-E-536 2 Washer, lock 1-1/8˝
37 XB-1604-5 2 Rubber Bushing
38 XB-1030 1 Washer, 1/2˝ I.D. x 2-1/4˝ O.D.

1 Air cylinder
1 Air cylinder
1 Air cylinder

2 Washer 1/2˝ I.D. x 1˝ O.D.

2 Roll pin 3/8˝ x 1-3/4˝

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

GREASE THE TRAILER

CONTACT SURFACE.

GREASE BRACKET SUPPORTS

THROUGH FITTINGS .

USE WATER

RESISTANT

LITHIUM-BASE

GREASE.

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE OF XA-351-UB AND
XA-351-03505 FIFTH WHEEL TOP PLATES

WEEKLY

1. Apply grease to the bracket supports through the grease
fittings as shown below.

2. Be sure the fifth wheel top plate is lubricated.

3. Check operation of the fifth wheel locking mechanism.

Lubricate can pivot

MONTHLY

1. Steam clean the entire top
plate thoroughly.

2. Inspect the fifth wheel top
plate assembly.

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any bent, worn, or broken
parts.

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top plate casting or any
component part.

Replace as required using only
genuine HOLLAND parts.

3. Check the fifth wheel locking
mechanism for proper
operation using a HOLLAND
TF-TLN-1000 or TF-TLN-5001
Lock Tester. When checking,
move the lock tester fore and
aft when closed in the locks.
If play exceeds 3/8˝, rebuild
or replace the top plate.
See your Holland Distributor
for parts and ordering
information.

Using a fifth wheel that does not lock properly
can result in trailer seperation, causing death
or serious injury.

4. Relubricate the entire fifth wheel as shown above.

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Lubricate spring and rod

and travel path

WARRANTY

SAF-HOLLAND shall not be liable, in any event,

for proximate, incidental, consequential or other

damages, including but not limited to damages for

loss of production or injury to persons or property

arising out of any breach of this warranty.

THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,

INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY

OR A WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR

PURPOSE EXTENDING BEYOND THAT SET FORTH

ABOVE.

SAF-HOLLAND warrants all Commercial Products

(products other than those normally used

for personal, family, or household purposes)

manufactured by it, when properly installed, to

be free from defects in material and workmanship

under normal use and service for a period of two

(2) years from the date of manufacture, with the

exception of terminal tractor and elevating fifth

wheels for which the warranty period is 180 days.

This warranty is void with respect to any product

which has been altered in any way from its

manufactured condition, such as intentional

modification, accident, corrosion, misuse, failure to

provide necessary and reasonable maintenance and

is exclusive of normal wear.

The sole responsibility of SAF-HOLLAND under this

warranty is limited to repairing or replacing at the

factory any part or parts which are returned, with

transportation charges prepaid, and are found to

be defective to the satisfaction of SAF-HOLLAND.

Written authorization from SAF-HOLLAND must be

obtained prior to returning any part or parts. No

charges for transportation or for labor performed

on SAF-HOLLAND products by unauthorized

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS WARRANTY

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persons will be allowed under this warranty.

operation, and maintenance of this product. Read and

Engineering Y our Road to Success

understand this information.

IMPORTANT: Enclosed is important information for the installation,

SAF-HOLLAND USA, Inc. SAF-HOLLAND Canada Limited

888.396.6501 Fax [phone].537.3494 Fax [phone]

Western Canada

604.574.7491 Fax [phone]

maintain this fifth wheel could result in

tractor and trailer separation causing death

or serious injury to others.

Failure to properly install, operate, or

WARNING

XL-FW487 Rev B · 2009-08-24 · Amendments and errors reserved · © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.