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Owner's Manual
AL Aluminum Low Lube
Series Fifth Wheels
Operation, Maintenance and
Troubleshooting Procedures
FWAL Assembly Series
XA-AL Top Plate Series
XL-FW10049UM-en-US Rev D

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual AL Aluminum Low Lube Series Fifth Wheels Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting Procedures FWAL Assembly Series XA-AL Top Plate Series XL-FW10049UM-en-US Rev D...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    NOTE: Includes additional information to enable accurate and easy performance of procedures. XL-FW10049UM-en-US Rev D · 2022-04-21 · 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-FW10049UM-en-US Rev D · 2022-04-21 · 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

    MAINTAIN & OPERATE THIS PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN TRACTOR TRAILER SEPARATION CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. XL-FW10049UM-en-US Rev D · 2022-04-21 · 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 3 - Generation Identification

    Figure 6 GEN 1 ONE (1) FRONT LOCK INSERT RETENTION BLOCK XL-FW10049UM-en-US Rev D · 2022-04-21 · 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 4 - Decal Requirements

    LOCK JAW PLUNGER Copyright © 2007 XL-FW352 Rev. A order replacements immediately. XL-FW10049UM-en-US Rev D · 2022-04-21 · 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: Section 5 - Fifth Wheel Intended Use

    Check for missing or damaged bracket pin fasteners (both sides of the top plate). XL-FW10049UM-en-US Rev D · 2022-04-21 · 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 XL-FW10049UM-en-US Rev D · 2022-04-21 · 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 Gage tool TF-0110) and inspect for any bowing of the bolster plate. (Refer to SAE 1700.) XL-FW10049UM-en-US Rev D · 2022-04-21 · 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: Section 8 - Coupling Procedures

    NOTE: For proper operation of landing gear, follow the instructions published by the landing gear manufacturer. XL-FW10049UM-en-US Rev D · 2022-04-21 · 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 XL-FW10049UM-en-US Rev D · 2022-04-21 · 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 LOCK RETAINER (HOOK) SECURING LOCK Figure 22 LOCK TRAILER BRAKES AND PULL FORWARD WITH TRACTOR XL-FW10049UM-en-US Rev D · 2022-04-21 · 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 19. Adjust air suspension to proper ride height. XL-FW10049UM-en-US Rev D · 2022-04-21 · 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 - Uncoupling Procedures

    (Figure 24). from the trailer and secure to the tractor. XL-FW10049UM-en-US Rev D · 2022-04-21 · 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 - Positioning Sliding Fifth Wheels

    1. Position the tractor and trailer, in straight alignment, on firm, level ground clear of obstacles and persons. XL-FW10049UM-en-US Rev D · 2022-04-21 · 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 8. Place the tractor into neutral and set MOVE CAB SWITCH the parking brake. TO LOCK POSITION XL-FW10049UM-en-US Rev D · 2022-04-21 · 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 11 - Fifth Wheel Maintenance

    NOT required for maintenance but may be required when performing repairs. XL-FW10049UM-en-US Rev D · 2022-04-21 · 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 - Top Plate Removal

    XL-FW10049UM-en-US Rev D · 2022-04-21 · 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 - Lube Plate Inspection

    (as noted above) to ensure optimum operation. XL-FW10049UM-en-US Rev D · 2022-04-21 · 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 (Figure 38). makes contact. XL-FW10049UM-en-US Rev D · 2022-04-21 · 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 - Slide Base Lubrication

    XL-FW10049UM-en-US Rev D · 2022-04-21 · 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 16 - Fifth Wheel Adjustment

    HOLLAND lock tester Part No. TF-TLN-5001, available from a local HOLLAND distributor. XL-FW10049UM-en-US Rev D · 2022-04-21 · 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 (Figure 48). Figure 48 ADJUSTING PIN LOW HEAD SOCKET CAP SCREW XL-FW10049UM-en-US Rev D · 2022-04-21 · 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 (Figure 45). XL-FW10049UM-en-US Rev D · 2022-04-21 · 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 XL-FW10049UM-en-US Rev D · 2022-04-21 · 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 17 - Slide Base Adjustment (Traditional Sliders Only)

    1/16" NOTE: If problems persists, contact (1.5 SAF-HOLLAND Customer Service: 888-396-6501. XL-FW10049UM-en-US Rev D · 2022-04-21 · 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 18 - Upshock Cushions, Pocket Inserts And Brackets Inspection

    The upshock cushions are cracked, cut or otherwise severely damaged. ILS-STYLE CUSHION XL-FW10049UM-en-US Rev D · 2022-04-21 · 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 BRACKETS IF 3/8" (9.5 mm) OR LESS (EITHER SIDE) ILS-STYLE BRACKET XL-FW10049UM-en-US Rev D · 2022-04-21 · 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 - Bracket Shim Inspection

    XL-FW10049UM-en-US Rev D · 2022-04-21 · 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: Section 20 - Top Plate Installation

    (Figure 65). Torque the retention bolts to 50-60 ft.-lbs. (68-81 N•m). XL-FW10049UM-en-US Rev D · 2022-04-21 · 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: Section 21 - Troubleshooting

    SAF-HOLLAND service kit Part No. RK-AL-12308. XL-FW10049UM-en-US Rev D · 2022-04-21 · 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 Refer to HOLLAND Service Bulletin XL-SB004-01 for lube plate warnings. XL-FW10049UM-en-US Rev D · 2022-04-21 · 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 33 Check the upper coupler plate for flatness and replace, if plate. necessary. Refer to HOLLAND Service Bulletin XL-SB020. XL-FW10049UM-en-US Rev D · 2022-04-21 · 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 34: Section 22 - Rebuild And Replacement Kits

    * Both kits MUST be installed together. NOTE: Refer to Section 3 for Generation Identification. XL-FW10049UM-en-US Rev D · 2022-04-21 · 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 35 Notes XL-FW10049UM-en-US Rev D · 2022-04-21 · 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 36 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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