Holland FWS1 Series User manual

XL-FW10054UM-en-US Rev C
Owner’s Manual
FWS1 and FWS2 Series Fifth Wheels
Operation, Maintenance and
Troubleshooting Procedures
FWS1 Assembly Series
XA-S1 Top Plate Series
FWS2 Assembly Series
XA-S2 Top Plate Series

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Contents
Content Page
Introduction..............................................1
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings ..................1
Section 1 – Model Identification................2
Section 2 – General Safety Instructions .....3
Section 3 – Fifth Wheel Intended Use ........4
Section 4 – Fifth Wheel NON-Intended Use...4
Section 5 – Coupling Preparation ..............4
Section 6 – Coupling Procedures ...............5
Section 7 – Uncoupling Procedures ...........7
Section 8 – Positioning Sliding Fifth Wheels....8
Content Page
Section 9 – Fifth Wheel Maintenance ........9
Section 10 – Top Plate Removal...............10
Section 11 – Fifth Wheel Lubrication .......10
Section 12 – Slide Base Lubrication.........12
Section 13 – Fifth Wheel Adjustment .......13
Section 14 – Pocket Insert Inspection ......15
Section 15 – Top Plate Installation ..........16
Section 16 – Troubleshooting ..................17
Section 17 – Rebuild and Replacement Kits..19
Introduction
This manual provides the information necessary
for the proper operation and maintenance of
HOLLAND®FWS1 and FWS2 series fifth wheels.
NOTE: For HOLLAND replacement
components contact SAF-HOLLAND
Customer Service: 888-396-6501.
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
You must read and understand all of the
procedures presented in this manual
before operating or starting work on any
HOLLAND FWS1 or FWS2 series fifth wheel.
IMPORTANT: Keep this manual in
a safe location for
future reference.
Proper tools must be used to perform the
maintenance and repair procedures described
in this manual.
NOTE: In the United States, workshop
safety requirements are defined by
federal and/or state Occupational
Safety and Health Acts. 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 the work
is performed.
Throughout this manual, you will notice the
terms, “NOTE,” “IMPORTANT,” “CAUTION,”
and “WARNING” followed by product
information. So that you may better understand
the manual, those 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, may result in
property damage.
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may 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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Model Identification
Figure 1
1. Model Identification
Fifth wheel serial tags are located on the
left side of the fifth wheel top plate above
the fifth wheel bracket pin, or on the pickup
ramps as shown (Figure 1).
The part number and serial number are
listed on the tag as shown (Figure 2).
Figure 2
SCAN QR CODE FOR PRODUCT INFORMATION
Model No. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Serial No. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
U.S. AND FOREIGN PATENTS APPLY Ph: [phone] or 52.1.55.5456.8641
CONSULT PRODUCT INFORMATION AT
LITKITS.SAFHOLLAND.COM PRIOR TO USING
THIS PRODUCT. FAILURE TO PROPERLY INSTALL,
MADE IN XXXXX
MAINTAIN & OPERATE THIS PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN TRACTOR
TRAILER SEPARATION CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
QR
CODE

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General Safety Instructions
2. General Safety Instructions
Read and observe all Warning and Caution
hazard alert messages in this publication.
They provide information that can help
prevent serious personal injury, damage to
components, or both.
All fifth wheel installation and maintenance
must be performed by a trained technician
using proper tools and safe procedures.
IMPORTANT: Prior to operation of the
fifth wheel you must be
thoroughly satisfied that
the fifth wheel has been
appropriately installed
on the vehicle.
Failure to properly install
the fifth wheel may result
in tractor trailer separation
which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Refer to SAF-HOLLAND Installation Manual
XL-FW10008BM-en-US (available on the
Internet at www.safholland.us) for proper
installation procedures.
Failure to follow all the
operating procedures
contained in these instructions
may result in a hazardous
condition which, if not
avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
These instructions apply to the proper
operation of your fifth wheel only. There
are other important checks, inspections, and
procedures listed in the Owner’s Manuals
for your tractor and trailer that are necessary,
prudent, and/or required by law.
Only SAF-HOLLAND Original Parts should
be used.
A list of SAF-HOLLAND technical support
locations to supply SAF-HOLLAND Original
Parts can be found on the Internet at
www.safholland.us or contact our customer
service group at 888-396-6501.
Updates to this manual will be published as
necessary on the Internet at www.safholland.us.