SAF-HOLLAND Holland FWS1 Replacement Manual

Replacement Manual
FWS1/FWS2 Manual and Air Release Handle
FWS1/FWS2 Fifth Wheels
Release Handle Replacement Procedures for the XA-S1/XA-S2 Series Top Plates
Introduction
This manual provides the information necessary to properly
replace the release handle on the XA-S1 and XA-S2 Series
Fifth Wheel Top Plates.
Read this manual before using or servicing this product and
keep it in a safe location for future reference. Updates to this
manual, which are published as necessary, are available on
the internet at www.safholland.us.
When replacement parts are required, SAF-HOLLAND
recommends the use of only SAF-HOLLAND
A list of technical support locations that supply SAF-HOLLAND
Original Parts and an Aftermarket Parts Catalog are available
on the internet at www.safholland.us or contact Customer
Service at 888-396-6501.
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
Before starting any work on the unit, read and understand all
the safety procedures presented in this manual. This manual
contains the terms "NOTE", "IMPORTANT", "CAUTION", and
"WARNING" followed by important product information. These
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, could
result in property damage.
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
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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General Servicing and Safety Instructions
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Read and observe all Warning and Caution hazard alert
messages. The alerts provide information that can help prevent
serious personal injury, damage to components, or both.
Failure to follow the instructions and safety
precautions in this manual could result in
improper servicing or operation leading
to component failure which if not avoided
could result in death or serious injury.
All repair and maintenance should be performed by a
properly trained technician using proper/special tools, and
safe procedures.
NOTE: In the United States, workshop safety requirements
are defined by federal and/or state Occupational
Safety and Health Act (OSHA). 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 work is performed.
NOTE: Before repairing the HOLLAND
the model number on the identification tag. This
replacement procedure applies only to the XA-S1
and XA-S2 series fifth wheels.
IMPORTANT: These instructions apply to the proper
replacement of the FWS1/XA-S1 and
FWS2/XA-S2 release handle. There are
other important checks, inspections, and
procedures not listed that are necessary,
prudent, and/or required by law.
Failure to properly repair and install
the fifth wheel could adversely affect
performance resulting in tractor trailer
separation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
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