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FW8 (XA-201) FIFTH WHEEL Trouble-Shooting Guide Before proceeding, verify that your fifth wheel top plate is a XA-201 model by following the 3 steps below: ➊ ➋ • OPEN LOOP • NO BRACKET PIN ➌ Serial Number Tag Identification For this troubleshooting section, the part number on the serial number tag should begin with one of the following: •...
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FW8 (XA-201) FIFTH WHEEL Trouble-Shooting Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS Difficult to uncouple from trailer......3 – 4 Difficult to couple to trailer .
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Follow recommended lubrication schedule as detailed in Service Bulletin #XL-SB31. 4. Check the kingpin and upper plate coupler as detailed in Holland Service Bulletin XL-SB20. Remove any improperly installed or improperly specified lube plates. Refer to Holland Service Bulletin XL-SB4 and XL-SB4a for lube plate warnings.
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7. Inspect for bent release arm. Rebuild fifth wheel with the proper Holland rebuild kit using all parts included in kit. 8. Rebuild fifth wheel with the proper Holland rebuild kit using all parts included in kit.
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TO OPEN LOCK SLIDE FORWARD 3. Thoroughly steam clean the fifth wheel then relubricate all moving parts, as described in Holland Service Bulletin XL-SB41. Operate several times to work in the lubricant. Follow recommended lubrication schedule as detailed in Service Bulletin XL-SB41.
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FleetMaster fifth wheel. Contact Holland for additional information. 6. Check the kingpin and upper plate coupler as detailed in Holland Service Bulletin XL-SB20. Remove any improperly installed or improperly specified lube plates. Refer to Holland Service Bulletin XL-SB4 and XL-SB4a for lube plate warnings.
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2. Warped trailer upper coupler plate. Remedy 1. Check kingpin for acceptable wear with Holland TF-0110. Replace kingpin if necessary. 2. Adjust fifth wheel following the procedures in the Lock Adjustment section of the maintenance instructions included with your fifth wheel (Holland publication XL-FW354).
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Roll pin Not included in Rebuild Kit † These parts must be installed as a complete set and cannot be ordered individually Not available individually; contact local Holland representative for correct handle kit. LEFT-HAND RELEASE ONLY ITEM PART NO. XA-09558...