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Owner's Manual
FW31 NoLube
and FW33 Low
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Lube Series Fifth Wheels
Operation, Maintenance and
Troubleshooting Procedures
XL-FW10028UM-en-US Rev B

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual FW31 NoLube and FW33 Low ™ Lube Series Fifth Wheels Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting Procedures XL-FW10028UM-en-US Rev B...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    “WARNING” followed by important product information. These terms are defined as follows: XL-FW10028UM-en-US Rev B · 2021-08-04 · Amendments and Errors Reserved · © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc., SAF-HOLLAND, HOLLAND, SAF, and logos are trademarks of SAF-HOLLAND S.A., SAF-HOLLAND GmbH, and SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.

  • Page 3: Section 1 - General Safety Instructions

    XL-FW10028UM-en-US Rev B · 2021-08-04 · Amendments and Errors Reserved · © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc., SAF-HOLLAND, HOLLAND, SAF, and logos are trademarks of SAF-HOLLAND S.A., SAF-HOLLAND GmbH, and SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.

  • Page 4: Section 2 - Model Identification

    Copyright © 2012 • SAF-HOLLAND, Inc. www.safholland.us XL-FW10028UM-en-US Rev B · 2021-08-04 · Amendments and Errors Reserved · © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc., SAF-HOLLAND, HOLLAND, SAF, and logos are trademarks of SAF-HOLLAND S.A., SAF-HOLLAND GmbH, and SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.

  • Page 5: Section 4 - Fifth Wheel Intended Use

    Fifth Wheel Catalog & Specification Guide (Document No. XL-FW10066SG-en-US), available on the internet at www.safholland.us. XL-FW10028UM-en-US Rev B · 2021-08-04 · Amendments and Errors Reserved · © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc., SAF-HOLLAND, HOLLAND, SAF, and logos are trademarks of SAF-HOLLAND S.A., SAF-HOLLAND GmbH, and SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.

  • Page 6: Section 5 - Fifth Wheel Non-Intended Use

    Wheel Catalog & Specification Guide (Document No. XL-FW10066SG-en-US), available on the internet at www.safholland.us. XL-FW10028UM-en-US Rev B · 2021-08-04 · Amendments and Errors Reserved · © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc., SAF-HOLLAND, HOLLAND, SAF, and logos are trademarks of SAF-HOLLAND S.A., SAF-HOLLAND GmbH, and SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.
  • Page 7 (Figure 8). OR LARGE RADIUSED LEADING EDGE 20° 2" XL-FW10028UM-en-US Rev B · 2021-08-04 · Amendments and Errors Reserved · © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc., SAF-HOLLAND, HOLLAND, SAF, and logos are trademarks of SAF-HOLLAND S.A., SAF-HOLLAND GmbH, and SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.
  • Page 8 (Refer to SAF-HOLLAND Service Bulletins XL-SB020 and XL-SB033.) XL-FW10028UM-en-US Rev B · 2021-08-04 · Amendments and Errors Reserved · © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc., SAF-HOLLAND, HOLLAND, SAF, and logos are trademarks of SAF-HOLLAND S.A., SAF-HOLLAND GmbH, and SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.

  • Page 9: Section 7 - Coupling Procedures

    NOTE: For proper operation of landing gear, follow the instructions published by the landing gear manufacturer. XL-FW10028UM-en-US Rev B · 2021-08-04 · Amendments and Errors Reserved · © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc., SAF-HOLLAND, HOLLAND, SAF, and logos are trademarks of SAF-HOLLAND S.A., SAF-HOLLAND GmbH, and SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.
  • Page 10 12. Raise the landing gear legs until the pads are just above the ground. XL-FW10028UM-en-US Rev B · 2021-08-04 · Amendments and Errors Reserved · © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc., SAF-HOLLAND, HOLLAND, SAF, and logos are trademarks of SAF-HOLLAND S.A., SAF-HOLLAND GmbH, and SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.
  • Page 11 LOCKS COMPLETELY CLOSED AROUND KINGPIN XL-FW10028UM-en-US Rev B · 2021-08-04 · Amendments and Errors Reserved · © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc., SAF-HOLLAND, HOLLAND, SAF, and logos are trademarks of SAF-HOLLAND S.A., SAF-HOLLAND GmbH, and SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.

  • Page 12: Section 8 - Uncoupling Procedures

    DO NOT raise the trailer off of the fifth wheel. XL-FW10028UM-en-US Rev B · 2021-08-04 · Amendments and Errors Reserved · © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc., SAF-HOLLAND, HOLLAND, SAF, and logos are trademarks of SAF-HOLLAND S.A., SAF-HOLLAND GmbH, and SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.
  • Page 13 YOKE SHAFT IN OUT POSITION Figure 24 SLOWLY PULL FORWARD AND STOP XL-FW10028UM-en-US Rev B · 2021-08-04 · Amendments and Errors Reserved · © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc., SAF-HOLLAND, HOLLAND, SAF, and logos are trademarks of SAF-HOLLAND S.A., SAF-HOLLAND GmbH, and SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.

  • Page 14: Section 9 - Positioning Sliding Fifth Wheels

    XL-FW10028UM-en-US Rev B · 2021-08-04 · Amendments and Errors Reserved · © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc., SAF-HOLLAND, HOLLAND, SAF, and logos are trademarks of SAF-HOLLAND S.A., SAF-HOLLAND GmbH, and SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.
  • Page 15 UNLOCKED TRADITIONAL SLIDERS MOVE CAB SWITCH TO (DISENGAGED) (DISCONTINUED) UNLOCK POSITION XL-FW10028UM-en-US Rev B · 2021-08-04 · Amendments and Errors Reserved · © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc., SAF-HOLLAND, HOLLAND, SAF, and logos are trademarks of SAF-HOLLAND S.A., SAF-HOLLAND GmbH, and SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.
  • Page 16 LOCK TRAILER BRAKES AND PULL FORWARD WITH TRACTOR PLUNGERS LOCKED (ENGAGED) ILS SLIDERS XL-FW10028UM-en-US Rev B · 2021-08-04 · Amendments and Errors Reserved · © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc., SAF-HOLLAND, HOLLAND, SAF, and logos are trademarks of SAF-HOLLAND S.A., SAF-HOLLAND GmbH, and SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.

  • Page 17: Section 10 - Fifth Wheel Maintenance

    XL-FW10028UM-en-US Rev B · 2021-08-04 · Amendments and Errors Reserved · © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc., SAF-HOLLAND, HOLLAND, SAF, and logos are trademarks of SAF-HOLLAND S.A., SAF-HOLLAND GmbH, and SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.

  • Page 18: Section 12 - Lube Plate Inspection

    (as noted above) to ensure optimum operation. XL-FW10028UM-en-US Rev B · 2021-08-04 · Amendments and Errors Reserved · © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc., SAF-HOLLAND, HOLLAND, SAF, and logos are trademarks of SAF-HOLLAND S.A., SAF-HOLLAND GmbH, and SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.
  • Page 19 PINS AND KINGPIN CONTACT AREA) release handle) (Figure 41). XL-FW10028UM-en-US Rev B · 2021-08-04 · Amendments and Errors Reserved · © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc., SAF-HOLLAND, HOLLAND, SAF, and logos are trademarks of SAF-HOLLAND S.A., SAF-HOLLAND GmbH, and SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.

  • Page 20: Section 14 - Slide Base Lubrication

    XL-FW10028UM-en-US Rev B · 2021-08-04 · Amendments and Errors Reserved · © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc., SAF-HOLLAND, HOLLAND, SAF, and logos are trademarks of SAF-HOLLAND S.A., SAF-HOLLAND GmbH, and SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.

  • Page 21: Section 15 - Fifth Wheel Adjustment

    Back off the adjustment nut five to six (5-6) turns (Figure 48) . XL-FW10028UM-en-US Rev B · 2021-08-04 · Amendments and Errors Reserved · © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc., SAF-HOLLAND, HOLLAND, SAF, and logos are trademarks of SAF-HOLLAND S.A., SAF-HOLLAND GmbH, and SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.
  • Page 22 Remove the lock tester from the fifth wheel. XL-FW10028UM-en-US Rev B · 2021-08-04 · Amendments and Errors Reserved · © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc., SAF-HOLLAND, HOLLAND, SAF, and logos are trademarks of SAF-HOLLAND S.A., SAF-HOLLAND GmbH, and SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.

  • Page 23: Section 16 - Slide Base Adjustment (Traditional Sliders Only)

    NOTE: If problems persists, contact SAF-HOLLAND Customer Service: 888-396-6501. XL-FW10028UM-en-US Rev B · 2021-08-04 · Amendments and Errors Reserved · © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc., SAF-HOLLAND, HOLLAND, SAF, and logos are trademarks of SAF-HOLLAND S.A., SAF-HOLLAND GmbH, and SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.

  • Page 24: Inspection

    The upshock cushions are cracked,  cut or otherwise severely damaged. ILS-STYLE CUSHION XL-FW10028UM-en-US Rev B · 2021-08-04 · Amendments and Errors Reserved · © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc., SAF-HOLLAND, HOLLAND, SAF, and logos are trademarks of SAF-HOLLAND S.A., SAF-HOLLAND GmbH, and SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.
  • Page 25 REPLACE BRACKETS IF 3/8" (9.5 mm) OR LESS (EITHER SIDE) ILS-STYLE BRACKET XL-FW10028UM-en-US Rev B · 2021-08-04 · Amendments and Errors Reserved · © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc., SAF-HOLLAND, HOLLAND, SAF, and logos are trademarks of SAF-HOLLAND S.A., SAF-HOLLAND GmbH, and SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.

  • Page 26: Section 18 - Top Plate Installation

    XL-FW10028UM-en-US Rev B · 2021-08-04 · Amendments and Errors Reserved · © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc., SAF-HOLLAND, HOLLAND, SAF, and logos are trademarks of SAF-HOLLAND S.A., SAF-HOLLAND GmbH, and SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.

  • Page 27: Section 19 - Troubleshooting

    Check the upper coupler plate for flatness and replace, if necessary. Refer to HOLLAND ® Service Bulletin XL-SB020. XL-FW10028UM-en-US Rev B · 2021-08-04 · Amendments and Errors Reserved · © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc., SAF-HOLLAND, HOLLAND, SAF, and logos are trademarks of SAF-HOLLAND S.A., SAF-HOLLAND GmbH, and SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.
  • Page 28 Check the kingpin for acceptable wear with HOLLAND ® Kingpin Gauge TF-0110. Replace the kingpin if necessary. XL-FW10028UM-en-US Rev B · 2021-08-04 · Amendments and Errors Reserved · © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc., SAF-HOLLAND, HOLLAND, SAF, and logos are trademarks of SAF-HOLLAND S.A., SAF-HOLLAND GmbH, and SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.

  • Page 29: Section 20 - Rebuild And Replacement Kits

    Small Parts Kit (including Lock Adjustment Tag and Hardware) RK-351-12416 Lube Plate Inserts (Pair) RK-331-1 Pocket Inserts (Pair) RK-PKT-2 XL-FW10028UM-en-US Rev B · 2021-08-04 · Amendments and Errors Reserved · © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc., SAF-HOLLAND, HOLLAND, SAF, and logos are trademarks of SAF-HOLLAND S.A., SAF-HOLLAND GmbH, and SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.
  • Page 30 Notes XL-FW10028UM-en-US Rev B · 2021-08-04 · Amendments and Errors Reserved · © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc., SAF-HOLLAND, HOLLAND, SAF, and logos are trademarks of SAF-HOLLAND S.A., SAF-HOLLAND GmbH, and SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.
  • Page 31 Notes XL-FW10028UM-en-US Rev B · 2021-08-04 · Amendments and Errors Reserved · © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc., SAF-HOLLAND, HOLLAND, SAF, and logos are trademarks of SAF-HOLLAND S.A., SAF-HOLLAND GmbH, and SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.
  • Page 32 From fifth wheel rebuild kits to suspension bushing repair kits, SAF-HOLLAND Original Parts are the same quality components used in the original component assembly. SAF-HOLLAND Original Parts are tested and designed to provide maximum performance and durability. Will-fits, look-alikes or, worse yet, counterfeit parts will only limit the performance potential and could possibly void SAF-HOLLAND’s warranty.

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