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FW35 Series Fifth Wheel
Operation, Maintenance and
Troubleshooting Procedures
XL-FW10009UM-en-US Rev F

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual FW35 Series Fifth Wheel Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting Procedures XL-FW10009UM-en-US Rev F...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    “WARNING” followed by important product information. These terms are defined as follows: XL-FW10009UM-en-US Rev F · 2021-06-16 · 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-FW10009UM-en-US Rev F · 2021-06-16 · 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-FW10009UM-en-US Rev F · 2021-06-16 · 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

    (Document No. XL-FW10066SG-en-US), under this heading. available on the internet at www.safholland.us. XL-FW10009UM-en-US Rev F · 2021-06-16 · 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

    Guide (Document No. XL-FW10066SG- en-US), available on the internet at www.safholland.us. XL-FW10009UM-en-US Rev F · 2021-06-16 · 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 If either of the above conditions  DO NOT exist, repeat Steps 4-6. XL-FW10009UM-en-US Rev F · 2021-06-16 · 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: Section 7 - Coupling Procedures

    IMPORTANT: If the trailer is too high, the kingpin will NOT properly connect with the lock jaws. XL-FW10009UM-en-US Rev F · 2021-06-16 · 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 LOCKS COMPLETELY CLOSED AROUND KINGPIN between the lock jaws (Figure 15). XL-FW10009UM-en-US Rev F · 2021-06-16 · 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 XL-FW10009UM-en-US Rev F · 2021-06-16 · 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: Section 8 - Uncoupling Procedures

    XL-FW10009UM-en-US Rev F · 2021-06-16 · 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 9 - Positioning Sliding Fifth Wheels

    Place the tractor into neutral and set the tractor and trailer parking brakes. XL-FW10009UM-en-US Rev F · 2021-06-16 · 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 LOCK INDICATORS POINT TO UNLOCK SYMBOLS WHEN DISENGAGED SEVERE-DUTY UNLOCKED (DISENGAGED) SLIDERS XL-FW10009UM-en-US Rev F · 2021-06-16 · 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 SYMBOLS WHEN ENGAGED RACK PLUNGER LOCKED (ENGAGED) SEVERE-DUTY SLIDERS TRADITIONAL SLIDERS (DISCONTINUED) XL-FW10009UM-en-US Rev F · 2021-06-16 · 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: Section 10 - Fifth Wheel Maintenance

    NOT required for maintenance but may be required when performing repairs. XL-FW10009UM-en-US Rev F · 2021-06-16 · 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: Section 11 - Top Plate Removal

    XL-FW10009UM-en-US Rev F · 2021-06-16 · 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 12 - Fifth Wheel Lubrication

    Using a light oil, lubricate the (G) cam pivot point (Figure 35). XL-FW10009UM-en-US Rev F · 2021-06-16 · 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 (Figure 39). LOCKING MECHANISM (YOKE TIPS, LOCK PINS AND KINGPIN CONTACT AREA) XL-FW10009UM-en-US Rev F · 2021-06-16 · 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: Section 13 - Slide Base Lubrication

    XL-FW10009UM-en-US Rev F · 2021-06-16 · 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 - Fifth Wheel Adjustment

    Back off the adjustment nut five to six (5-6) turns (Figure 46) . XL-FW10009UM-en-US Rev F · 2021-06-16 · 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 Remove the lock tester from the fifth wheel. XL-FW10009UM-en-US Rev F · 2021-06-16 · 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: Section 15 - Slide Base Adjustment (Traditional Sliders Only)

    (1.5 NOTE: If problems persists, contact SAF-HOLLAND Customer Service at 888-396-6501. XL-FW10009UM-en-US Rev F · 2021-06-16 · 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 - Upshock Cushions

    THAN 1-1/2" (38.1 mm)  cut or otherwise severely damaged. ILS-STYLE CUSHION XL-FW10009UM-en-US Rev F · 2021-06-16 · 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 REPLACE BRACKETS IF 3/8" (9.5 mm) OR LESS (EITHER SIDE) ILS-STYLE BRACKET XL-FW10009UM-en-US Rev F · 2021-06-16 · 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: Section 17 - Top Plate Installation

    XL-FW10009UM-en-US Rev F · 2021-06-16 · 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 - Troubleshooting

    Refer to HOLLAND Service Bulletin XL-SB004-01 for lube plate warnings. XL-FW10009UM-en-US Rev F · 2021-06-16 · 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 Refer to HOLLAND Service Bulletin XL-SB004-01 for lube plate warnings. XL-FW10009UM-en-US Rev F · 2021-06-16 · 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 XL-FW10009UM-en-US Rev F · 2021-06-16 · 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 19 - Rebuild And Replacement Kits

    Small Parts Kit (including Lock Adjustment Tag and Hardware) RK-351-12416 Pocket Inserts (Pair) RK-PKT-2 XL-FW10009UM-en-US Rev F · 2021-06-16 · 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-FW10009UM-en-US Rev F · 2021-06-16 · 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-FW10009UM-en-US Rev F · 2021-06-16 · 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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