Holland FW0070 Installation and operating instructions

XL-FW482 Rev C
FW0070, FW0100, FW0165,
FW1226, FW1560, FW1900,
FW2000, FW2500, FW2555,
FW2570, FW2870, FW7040,
FW7090 Fifth Wheel
Installation, Operation, and
Maintenance Procedures
Owners Manual
English

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Contents
Contents Page
Introduction...................................................2
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings .......................2
Section 1 – General Safety .............................3
Section 2 – Installation ..................................4
Section 3 – Stationary Fifth
Wheel Installation........................6
Section 4 – Sliding Fifth Wheel Installation.....9
Section 5 – Inspection and Lubrication
Prior to Use ...............................14
Section 6 – Operating Instructions ...............14
Section 7 – Coupling Procedures ..................14
Section 8 – Uncoupling Procedures ..............16
Contents.................................................. Page
Section 9 – Sliding Procedure For a
Sliding Fifth Wheel .....................17
Section 10 – Maintenance Procedures..........18
Section 11 – As Needed Lubrication .............18
Section 12 – Periodic Inspection
and Adjustment .......................18
Section 13 – Fifth wheel Locking Mechanism
Inspection and Adjustment.......18
Section 14 – Re-Lubricate After Inspection
and Adjustment .......................19
Section 15 – Sliding Mechanism Inspection
and Adjustment .......................20
Introduction
This manual provides you information necessary for
the proper installation of HOLLAND®Fifth Wheels.
NOTE: For technical support and genuine
HOLLAND®fifth wheel replacement
components contact SAF-HOLLAND®
Customer Service at:
1.888.396.6501
+86.592.6388.891
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
Throughout this manual, you will notice the
terms “NOTE,” “IMPORTANT,” “CAUTION,”
and “WARNING” followed by useful 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, could result in
property damage.
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
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.

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General Safety
1. General Safety
It is important to read, understand, and follow
the important information contained in these
installation instructions. Failure to do say may
result in a hazardous condition or cause a
hazardous condition to develop.
All welding should be performed by an AWS
certified welder using a low hydrogen process
and AWS E70XX filler metal. Failure to weld
correctly may cause distortion, damage, and/or
result in insufficient strength and subsequent
joint failure which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
Prior to welding take precaution to ensure that
the tractor electrical system is not damaged
due to the welding process.
1. Keep work area clean. cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
2. Keep fingers away from all potential pinch
points in the fifth wheel.
3. All fifth wheel maintenance MUST be
performed by a qualified service technician
using proper tools and safety procedures.
4. Use SAF-HOLLAND®Parts only.
5. Use safety goggles. Glasses or goggles not
in compliance with ANSI or CSA can cause
serious injury when damaged or broken.
6. Wear proper apparel. DO NOT wear loose
clothing, gloves, neckties, jewelry (rings,
watches, etc.) that can get caught in moving
parts. Non-Slip footwear is recommended.
Fifth Wheel Design and Intended Use:
1. For pulling trailers with standard SAE
kingpins which are in good condition and
securely mounted or locked in position in
the trailer.
2. For on-highway hauling applications.
3. Within the capacities stated in SAF-
HOLLAND®Literature.
4. As Recommended in SAF-HOLLAND®
Literature (available from SAF-HOLLAND®
or SAF-HOLLAND®distributors).
HOLLAND®Fifth Wheels are NOT
Designed or Intended For:
1. Use with non-SAE kingpins, such as
kingpins which are bent, improper size or
dimensions, not secured to maintain SAE
configuration, or which are installed in
warped trailer bolster plates.
2. Tow-away operations which may damage
or interfere with the proper operation of
the fifth wheel.
3. The attachment of lifting devices.
4. The transport of loads in excess of rated
capacity.
5. Off-highway applications and use.
6. Applications other than recommended.

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Installation Procedures
2. Installation
2.1 General Recommendations
1. Every user and installer using HOLLAND®
products either recommended or not
recommended by HOLLAND®, MUST
thoroughly satisfy him/herself that the
installation procedure used is appropriate
for the vehicle, product and application.
2. Consult the HOLLAND®literature for fifth
wheel capacities and applications.
3. Consult the tractor manufacturer's body
builder's book and the latest SAE and
D.O.T. Standards for additional installation
methods. HOLLAND®recommends the
T.M.C. Recommended Maintenance
Practice 603B for installation
procedures.
4. Determine the proper fifth wheel position,
or, in the case of a sliding fifth wheel,
the range of proper positions. Proper
positioning of a fifth wheel is important for
weight distribution, swing clearance and
handling characteristics. Refer to SAE J701a
for proper placement, as well as the tractor
manufacturer's body builder's book.
5. Use Grade 8, 5/8" minimum diameter
bolts and Grade “C” locknuts for
mounting.
6. Bolt holes can be 1/32" larger in diameter
than the bolt fastener. Bolts MUST be
adequately tightened using torque ranges
in foot-pounds for the recommended
Grade 8, 5/8" diameter bolts. Larger
diameter Grade 8 bolts and coated
fasteners may be used.
7. The bolts attaching the fifth wheel
mounting angles to the truck frame
require hardened steel washers under
both the bolt and under the locknut,
unless flanged head bolts or flanged head
locknuts are employed.
8. A minimum of 5 bolts are required to
attach each mounting angle to the frame
rail, and the distance between bolts MUST
NOT exceed 8", except when cutouts are
required in the mounting angles.
9. Whenever a cutout is made on the
mounting angle, such as required to by
pass spring hangers, a 1" minimum radius
should be used and bolts should be placed
within 1 1/2", but not closer than 1" of
the cut, fore and aft.
10. The mounting angle should have a minimum
thickness as shown in Table 1 and should be
steel specification ASTM A 36
11. When initially positioning the fifth wheel
for frame holes, the full length of the fifth
wheel or slider mounting angles should
seat flush on the top and side surface of the
truck-tractor frame rails where channel-type
rails are employed. There should NOT be a
gap over the top of the truck frame rails.
The base of the fifth wheel assembly and
of the mounting angle members should
seat flush on the top of the frame rail to
prevent flexing and to give uniform weight
distribution. It is also recommended to
chamfer or smooth sharp edges and corners
of mounting materials wherever contact is
made with the tractor frame.

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12. If the fifth wheel is to be mounted using
a mounting plate (bracket with mounting
base), refer to TABLE 1 for minimum
plate thickness recommendations.
DO NOT use U-bolts in fifth
wheel installations. Use only
new Grade 8 bolts and new
Grade C lock nuts, sized 5/8"
minimum diameter. Failure to
do so may result in structural
failure of the installation with a
potential loss of the fifth wheel
assembly, mounting structure,
and/or trailer and may result in
death or serious injury.
Installation Procedures
Fifth Wheel
Vertical Capacity
Minimum Mounting
Angle Thickness
Minimum Mounting
Plate Thickness
12,000 lbs. 1/4" 1/4"
20,000 lbs. 5/16" 1/4"
40,000/45,000 lbs. 5/16" 5/16"
50,000/55,000 lbs. 3/8" 3/8"
62,500/70,000 lbs. 1/2" 1/2"
100,000 lbs. 3/4" 3/4"
165,000 lbs. 3/4" 1"
Table 1
13. Trailer pick-up ramps are recommended at
the rear of the truck-tractor frame.
14. When mounting to aluminum frames,
follow the tractor manufacturer's
recommendations. HOLLAND®has available
a stationary mounting angle intended for
use with aluminum frames. Contact
SAF-HOLLAND®and SAF-HOLLAND®
distributors for availability.
15. Review, in addition the specific
information on the following pages for
each type of fifth wheel mounting, as well
as “Inspection and Lubrication Prior to
Use” on page 13 of this publication.

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Figure 1
Installation Procedures
3. Stationary Fifth
Wheel Installation
Prior to proceeding with the installation of
the stationary fifth wheel assembly, carefully
review the “General Safety Information”
Section on page 3.
3.1 Bracket with Mounting Angle
1. HOLLAND®brackets with mounting angle
are provided with the bracket welded in
the center of the 36" long angle with a 4"
minimum horizontal and 3 1/2" minimum
vertical leg size, and to a specific tractor
frame width. Verify that the bracket and
tractor frame width are the same.
2. In addition to the information given in
"Installation: General Recommendations"
on page 4, follow the recommendations
in Figure 1, 2, and 3.
IMPORTANT: The full length of the fifth
wheel mounting angle
should seat flush on the
truck frame when mounting
to prevent flexing of the
mounting angle and to give
uniform weight distribution
along the truck frame rail
(Figure 1).
IMPORTANT: Use 5/8" Grade 8 bolts and
Hardened steel washers or
flanged locknuts (Figure 1).
Torque according to bolt
manufacturer charts.
3.2 Bracket for Angle Mounting
1. HOLLAND®brackets for angle mounting
are intended to be welded to mounting
angles at the time of installation.
Figure 2
HARDENED STEEL WASHERS
REFER TO TABLE 1 FOR
MOUNTING ANGLE THICKNESS
5/8" GRADE 8 BOLTS
TRUCK FRAME RAIL
5/8" GRADE C LOCKNUTS
36.00" MIN
(914.4 mm)
2.00" MIN
(50.8 mm)
18.00" MIN
(457.2 mm)
8.00" MAX TYP.
(203.2 mm)
BOTH
SIDES
1" MIN
(24 mm)
1/4" 1/2"
DOUBLE
PASS MIN.
BOTH ENDS

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Installation Procedures
2. Refer to "Installation: General
Recommendations" on page 4, for angle
thickness and material (use 4" minimum
horizontal and 3-1/2" minimum vertical
leg size). The recommended length of each
mounting angle is 36". it is recommended
that each angle extend at minimum length
of 18" forward of the fifth wheel pivot
point, and not less than 12' to the rear
(Figure 2). If angles shorter than 36"
are required, the special recommendations
of the tractor manufacturer should be
obtained.
3. In addition to the information given in
"Installation: General Recommendations,"
follow the recommendations given in
Figures 1, 2, and 3. The following
sequence is suggested for both fabricated
and cast brackets:
a. Securely position the mounting angle
to the tractor frame.
b. Bolt the angles to the tractor as
illustrated (Figure 1 and 2).
c. Position the brackets on the angles
and verify the correct spacing to
mount the fifth wheel.
d. For fabricated brackets (welded
assembly), weld the bracket to the
mounting angle with 1/4" fillet
welds on both sides, and 1/2"
groove welds on both ends, as
illustrated (Figure 1 and 2).
The welds should be continuous
around the bracket and joined at
the corners.
e. For cast brackets (single piece), weld
with 5/16" fillet weld as illustrated
(Figure 3). The welds MUST be
continuous around the bracket ends.
Figure 3
BOTH SIDES
CENTER OF
BRACKET
GAP 1/4" - 1/2" IN
FOUR (4) PLACES
WELDING DETAILS
(CAST BRACKETS ONLY)
BOTH ENDS
CONTINUOUS
3"
5/16"
5/16"

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Installation Procedures
3.3 Bracket with Mounting Base
1. HOLLAND®brackets with mounting base
are intended for installation on either
corrugated or flat mounting plates.
2. In addition to the information given in
"Installation: General Recommendations"
on Page 4, follow the recommendations in
Figures 4, 5, and 6.
IMPORTANT: Attach the outboard angle to
tractor frame with hardware
listed in Figure 1. Attach
mounting plate to angle with
the same number of bolts (in
addition to attachment to
fifth wheel support bracket)
(Figure 4 and 5).
IMPORTANT: Attach bracket and mounting
plate as illustrated (Figure
6). Use center bolt of
sufficient length to bolt
through bracket, mounting
plate and mounting angle.
3. Refer to "Installation: General
Recommendations," on page 4, for angle
thickness and material. The mounting
angle should be 1" longer than the
mounting plate, and be 36" minimum
length. Use 3" minimum horizontal and
3-1/2" minimum vertical leg size. Longer
horizontal legs may be required with
narrow frame widths.
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 4
FIFTH WHEEL
SUPPORT BRACKET
FIFTH WHEEL
SUPPORT BRACKET
FLAT MOUNTING
PLATE REFER TO TABLE
1 FOR MINIMUM
THICKNESS
CORRUGATED
MOUNTING PLATE
REFER TO TABLE 1 FOR
MINIMUM THICKNESS
SPACER
SPACER
TRACTOR FRAME
TRACTOR FRAME
CENTER BOLT
INBOARD ANGLE
INBOARD ANGLE

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Installation Procedures
Figure 7
4. Sliding Fifth Wheel Installation
Prior to proceeding with the installation of the
sliding fifth wheel assembly, carefully review the
"General Safety Information" section on page 2.
4.1 Inboard Angle Mounting
1. Angles MUST be installed on the sliding
fifth wheel base plate to facilitate
mounting. Refer to "Installation: General
Recommendations," on Page 4, for angle
thickness and material.
2. Use a mounting angle which is at least
2" longer than the slide base plate and
36" minimum length. Use 4" minimum
horizontal and 3 1/2" minimum vertical
leg size. The fifth wheel top plate and
support bracket may be removed from the
base plate for ease of handling.
3. Position the angles on the slide plate for
the required frame width. Be sure to keep
the plate centered left to right and front
to rear on the mounting angles.
4. Weld as illustrated (Figure 7). Make
5/16" fillet welds inside and 3/8" groove
welds on the outside with skip welds 3"
long on approximately 8 1/2" centers
(weld 3", skip 5 1/2"). Weld inside
opposite skip on the outside. ALSO WELD:
The plate to the top of the angle at the
ends of the plate.
INSIDE WELD
5/16" 3 - 8 1/2"
3 - 8 1/2"3/8"
OUTSIDE WELD

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Installation Procedures
Figure 9
FORWARD TRAVEL
4.00"
(101.6 mm)
MAX
1.00"
(25.4 mm)
MIN
1" MIN. 6 BOLTS EQUALLY SPACED
PLATE LENGTH PLUS 2.00" MIN. (40.8 mm)
CENTER LINE OF
TRACTOR REAR
AXLE(S) OR BOGIE
5. Attach the slider plate and
mounting angles to the tractor
using recommendations in "General
Recommendations."
IMPORTANT: The full length of the fifth
wheel mounting angle should
seat flush on the truck frame
when mounting to prevent
flexing of mounting angle
and to give uniform weight
distribution along truck
frame rail (Figure 8 and 9).
IMPORTANT: Use 5/8" diameter Grade
8 bolts minimum size,
5/8" Grade C locknuts and
hardened steel washers or
flanged locknuts. Torque to
bolt manufacturer charts
(Figure 8 and 9).
6. Reassemble the fifth wheel top plate and
bracket sub-assembly to the slider base
plate if they were removed previously.
Figure 8
HARDENED STEEL WASHERS
REFER TO TABLE 1 FOR
MOUNTING ANGLE THICKNESS
5/8" GRADE 8 BOLTS
TRUCK FRAME RAIL
5/8" GRADE C LOCKNUTS

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Installation Procedures
4.2 Outboard Angle Mounting
1. If angles are not installed, refer to
"Installation: General Recommendations,"
on page 4, for thickness and material.
Use 3" minimum horizontal and 3
1/2" minimum vertical leg size. Longer
horizontal legs may be required with
narrow frame widths. The recommended
length of each mounting plate is the same
length as the slide base mounting plate.
2. In addition to the information given in
"Installation: General Recommendations,"
on page 3, follow the recommendations
in Figure 10 and 11. The following
sequence is suggested:
IMPORTANT: The full length of the fifth
wheel mounting angle should
seat flush on the truck frame
when mounting to prevent
flexing of mounting angle
and to give uniform weight
distribution along truck frame
rail (Figure 10).
IMPORTANT: Use 5/8" diameter Grade
8 bolts minimum size,
5/8" Grade C locknuts and
hardened steel washers or
flanged locknuts. Torque to
bolt manufacturer charts
(Figure 11).
a. Securely position the mounting
angles to the tractor frame and
attach as illustrated (Figure 10).
Follow the bolting recommendations
as illustrated (Figure 9). Angles
MUST be flush with the top of the
tractor frame.
b. Locate the slide base and center
left to right and front to rear on the
mounting angles. Clamp in place and
drill 21/32" diameter holes using
the mounting plate as a template if
holes are not provided in the angle.
Figure 10
Figure 11
TRACTOR FRAME
HARDENED STEEL WASHERS

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Installation Procedures
Figure 12
BRACKET CAP
PLUNGER ADJUSTMENT
PLUNGER
RACK
c. Align holes in the slide plate with
outboard angle mounting holes and
bolt using Grade 8 fasteners, hardened
steel washers and Grade C locknuts,
properly tightened (Figure 11). Use
all mounting holes on the fifth wheel.
4.3 Adjustment of Sliding Bracket
Locking Plungers
The slide locking plungers are given a
preliminary adjustment during factory
assembly. However, due to variations
introduced during mounting (such as frame
and material tolerances) a final adjustment
MUST be made at the time of installation.
Adjust the locking plungers
at installation, after one
month of service, and at
recommended maintenance
intervals by use of the
adjusting bolts provided on
both sides. Failure to do so
may result in accelerated
wear of components, lower
service life, improper load
transfer, or improper load
distribution.
To adjust locking plungers:
1. Loosen lock nut and turn adjusting bolt
out (Figure 12).
2. Disengage and engage the locking
plungers. Check that the plungers are
securely seated without binding.
3. Turn the adjusting bolt in until it contacts
the rack. Turn the bolt an additional 1/2
turn then tighten the locking nut securely.
Prior to proceeding with the installation of the
sliding fifth wheel assembly, carefully review
the "General Safety Information" on page 3.

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Installation Procedures
4.4 Installation of Slide Stops
1. It is the responsibility of the installer to
insure that slide stops are installed properly
at all four corners of the slider plate.
2. Slide the bracket to the full rear position
and engage the plungers in the rack.
3. Locate rear stops under the curled
edge allowing clearance to the bracket
(approximately 1/8"). Clamp in place. This
should position the stops approximately
1/4" to 1/2" from the edge of the rear of
the plate (Figure 13 and 14).
4. Slide bracket ahead out of the way and
weld the stops in place as illustrated
(Figure 13 and 14). The welds should
be 5/16" fillet.
5. Slide the bracket to the full rear position and
check for clearance. Ensure the plungers on
the sliding bracket seat properly into the
rack with all teeth engaged.
6. Repaint as required.
4.5 Attachment of Air-Activated Slide
Release (If Required)
1. Mount the cab control valve in accordance
with the instructions provided. It should
be readily accessible to the driver, but
protected to prevent accidental activation.
2. Attach an air line, using appropriate
fittings to the "air" or "in" port of the
valve. Use an air source recommended by
the tractor manufacturer. Use fittings and
lines of suitable pressure rating.
3. Connect an air line between the "cyl" or
"out" port of the valve and the active side
of the air cylinder. A bulkhead fitting may
be placed at the front of the slide base
plate, if desired. Use fittings and lines of
suitable pressure rating and be sure line
is run so as not to interfere with any other
operation or component.
4. Check operation of the valve and cylinder
Figure 13
Figure 14
TYP.
TYP.
DIMENSIONS APPLY AFTER WELDING
5/16"
5/16"
1/4"- 1/2"
1/8"
SLIDE STOP
WELD THE FORWARD SIDE IN THE CENTER ONLY
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Installation and Operation Procedures
5. Inspection and Lubrication
Prior to Use
1. Review the installation. Be sure all nuts
and bolts are in place and properly
torqued/tightened. Be sure all necessary
steps were properly followed and that
all components removed to facilitate
installation are reinstalled.
2. Check the fifth wheel locking mechanism
with a HOLLAND®TF-TLN-5001 (2") or
TF-TLN-1500 (3 1/2") Lock Tester. Examine
for proper locking as described in the
"Operating Instructions" of this manual.
This MUST be done to assure that the
mechanism has not been damaged by
shipment, handling, or storage.
Failure to properly install,
operate, or maintain this fifth
wheel could result in tractor
and trailer separation causing
death or serious injury to others.
3. Apply grease to the bearing surface of the
support bracket through the grease fittings
on the side or front of the fifth wheel pockets.
The top plate MUST be lifted up slightly to
ensure proper application of grease.
4. Apply a generous coating of grease to the top
of the fifth wheel plate, where it will contact
the trailer plate.
NOTE: Steps 3 and 4 are NOT required
on HOLLAND®Low Lube™and
NoLube™top plates.
5. Apply a generous coating of grease to the
front lock and lock jaws.
6. Operating Instructions
Failure to read, understand,
and follow the important
information contained herein
may result in a hazardous
condition or cause a hazardous
condition to develop.
Relative to tractor-trailer
operations, there are other
checks, inspections, and
procedures not listed here,
which are necessary, prudent,
and/or required by law. The
following is in addition to
these, and pertains to the fifth
wheel only.
Perform these procedures with
the area clear of obstacles and
other personnel.
7. Coupling Procedures
1. Check out the equipment before coupling.
a. Make sure that the fifth wheel is
properly lubricated, that the locks
are open, and that the ramps are
tilted down in the proper position.
b. Make sure the mounting of the fifth
wheel to the tractor frame is in good
condition and is tight.
2. Back up close to the trailer, centering the
kingpin on the throat of the fifth wheel. Stop.
3. Block the trailer wheels, connect the brake
lines and light cord. Be sure any slack in
the lines is supported so the brake lines
DO NOT become tangled. Set the trailer
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Operating Procedures
Figure 15
Figure 16
Figure 17
PLUNGER
BOLSTER PLATE IS FLUSH WITH FIFTH WHEEL
BOLSTER PLATE IS FLUSH WITH FIFTH WHEEL
KINGPIN PROTRUDES
BELOW LOCKS
TYPE ‘A’ LOCK
TYPE ‘B’ LOCK
TYPE ‘B’ LOCK
NO GAP
LOCKS CLOSED
NO GAP
WHEN LOCKED WITH LOCKS PROPERLY
ADJUSTED THE YOKE WILL BE SEATED AS
SHOWN AND THE NUT AND WASHER WILL
BE SNUG AGAINST THE FIFTH WHEEL.
WHEN LOCKED, SWINGING LOCK (JAW)
MUST BE AROUND KINGPIN AND LOCKING
PLUNGER MUST BE VISIBLE AS SHOWN AS
VIEWED FROM THE REAR OF THE TRACTOR.
4. Ensure that the trailer is at the proper
height for coupling. The leading edge of the
trailer upper coupler plate should initially
contact the fifth wheel top bearing surface
4" to 6" behind its pivot axis as the tractor
backs under the trailer. Using low gear,
raise or lower the trailer landing gear as
required to obtain this position.
Attempting to couple with
the trailer at an improper
height could result in a false
or improper coupling and
cause damage to the tractor,
fifth wheel, or trailer.
5. Back the tractor under the trailer, keeping
the trailer kingpin centered in the throat of
the fifth wheel.
6. After picking up the trailer with the fifth
wheel, STOP, then continue backing until
the fifth wheel locks firmly on the kingpin.
Stopping helps prevent hitting the kingpin
too hard.
7. Back up tightly against the kingpin. Then
pull forward to test the completeness of
the coupling as an INITIAL check.
A direct visual inspection is
required to assure proper
coupling. Improper coupling
can pass the initial pull test.
Sound is unreliable. DO NOT
take for granted that you are
properly coupled. Get out of
the cab and look.
8. Visually check to see that the kingpin is
in the fifth wheel locks, not overhanging
the fifth wheel or caught in a grease
groove. There should be no gap between
the trailer bolster plate and fifth wheel
(Figure 15 and 16). Ensure proper
coupling by looking into the throat of the
fifth wheel. Check the locks as illustrated
in Figure 15 for type “A” locks and
Figure 16 and 17 for type “B” locks.

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Operating Procedures
NOTE: When uncoupling the type “A” fifth
wheel, it is normal for the release
handle to move to the closed
position. It is not necessary to pull
the release handle to recouple.
If you DO NOT obtain a
proper coupling, repeat this
sequence. DO NOT use any
fifth wheel which fails to
operate properly.
9. If your fifth wheel is equipped with a
manual secondary lock, engage it.
10. Using low gear, retract the landing gear
until unloaded. Then shift into high gear
and continue cranking until they are
fully retracted. Fold down or remove the
crank handle and place it in the crank
handle holder.
11. Check the brake lines and light cord.
12. Remove the wheel blocks and continue
with pre-trip inspection.
8. Uncoupling Procedures
1. Set trailer brakes with the tractor
protection switch.
2. Back into the kingpin and set the
emergency brake on the tractor.
3. Bock the trailer wheels.
4. Wind down the landing gears in high gear
until they touch the ground. Shift to low
gear and crank a few extra turns. DO NOT
raise the trailer off the fifth wheel. It may
be necessary to provide a base for landing
gear in poor parking conditions. Fold
down or remove the crank handle and
place it in the crank handle holder.
5. Disconnect the light cord and brake
lines. Attach the dummy air coupling to
keep foreign material from entering the
brake lines.
6. Unlock the fifth wheel, including the
manual secondary lock if so equipped.
7. Release the tractor emergency brake and
pull out slowly from under the trailer.
Let the trailer slide down the fifth wheel
and pick-up ramps, being careful that the
trailer landing gear touches the ground
with minimal impact.

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Operating Procedures
Figure 18
Figure 19
LOCKED (ENGAGED)
UNLOCKED (RELEASED)
LOCKED (ENGAGED)
UNLOCKED (RELEASED)
MANUAL SLIDE RELEASE
AIR SLIDE RELEASE
9. Sliding Procedure for a
Sliding Fifth Wheel
1. Stop the tractor and trailer in a straight line
on level ground. Lock the trailer brakes.
The trailer MUST be stopped
and the trailer brakes
locked to prevent damage
to the tractor or trailer by
uncontrolled sliding of the
fifth wheel.
2. Release slide locking plungers as detailed
below for the type of slide release:
a. Air Slide Release - put cab control
valve to the unlock position.
b. Manual Slide Release - pull release
lever (Figure 18).
3. Check to see that both plungers have
released as illustrated in Figure 18 and
19. If plungers DO NOT come out, lower
the landing gear to relieve pressure on the
plungers. This also allows the fifth wheel
to slide easier.
4. Drive the tractor forward or backward
slowly to position the fifth wheel.
5. After sliding the fifth wheel to the desired
setting, engage the slide locking plungers
as below:
a. Air Slide Release - put control valve
in lock position to retract plungers.
b. Manual Slide Release - trip release
arm to allow plungers to retract.
6. Visually check to see that both plungers
are retracted and fully engaged. Leaving
the trailer brakes locked and moving
the tractor slightly may be necessary to
engage the plungers in the rack teeth.
Raise the landing gear to the fully
retracted position.

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Maintenance Procedures
12. Periodic Inspections
and Adjustments
NOTE: All of the following MUST be
performed every 30,000 miles or
3 months, whichever comes first.
Perform the inspections after
steam cleaning to assure a good
inspection.
12.1 Inspection - General
1. Inspect the fifth wheel mounting.
Check torque and replace any missing
or damaged bolts. Check for broken
or distorted components and repair or
replace as needed.
2. Inspect the fifth wheel assembly for
bent, worn or broken parts. Replace with
HOLLAND®parts only.
13. Fifth Wheel Locking
Mechanism Inspection
and Adjustment
1. Check the operation of the fifth wheel
locking mechanism using a HOLLAND®
TF-TLN-5001 (2" Kingpin) or TF-TLN-1500
(3 1/2"Kingpin) Lock Tester. Inspect
for proper locking as described in the
"Operating Instructions" in this manual.
DO NOT use any fifth wheel
which DOES NOT operate
properly.
2. Check adjustment of the fifth wheel
locks and adjust as required. Use the
procedure as follows for the appropriate
locking mechanism. If the locks cannot
be properly adjusted due to wear, the
fifth wheel MUST be rebuilt or replaced.
Contact you SAF-HOLLAND®Distributor
to order the appropriate rebuilding kit of
fifth wheel.
Improper adjustment can
cause improper locking of
the mechanism.
DO NOT operate the vehicle
if the plungers are not fully
engaged and landing gears
are not fully retracted, as
damage to the tractor, trailer,
and landing gears may occur.
10. Maintenance Procedures
Failure to read, understand,
and follow the important
information contained herein
may result in a hazardous
condition or cause a hazardous
condition to develop.
All maintenance MUST
be performed by qualified
personnel using proper tools
and safe procedures.
All Maintenance Must be
performed while the tractor is
uncoupled from the trailer.
11. As-Needed Lubrication
1. Keep water-resistant lithium-base grease
applied to the trailer contact surface of
the fifth wheel plate.
2. Apply grease to the bearing surface of
the support bracket through the grease
fittings on the side of the fifth wheel
plate. The plate MUST be lifted up slightly
to relieve weight on the bracket while
applying grease.
3. Spray diesel oil on the rack and slide path
of the bracket on sliding fifth wheels.

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Maintenance Procedures
13.1 Type “A” Lock Adjustment
The lock adjustment screw is found in the
crotch on the right side as illustrated (Figure
20 and 21).
1. Close the locks with the lock tester.
2. Tighten the adjustment screw by turning
clockwise until tight, using a 1/2" allen
wrench or allen socket extension.
3. Loosen the adjustment screw by turning
it counter clockwise 1 1/2 turns. The locks
are now properly adjusted.
4. Verify this adjustment by locking and
unlocking several times.
13.2 Type “B”Lock Adjustment
(Figure 22)
1. Close the locks and insert a 2" plug
(HOLLAND®P/N TF-0237) in the locks.
2. Check for a tight fit. The plug should be
snug, but you should be able to rotate it
by applying some force.
3. If the plug fits loosely, tighten by rotating
the nut on the shank counter clockwise.
It may be necessary to tap the end of the
yoke shank lightly to allow the nut to seat
against the top plate.
4. Repeat this procedure until the plug fits
snug but can still be rotated. The locks are
now properly adjusted.
5. Verify proper operation of the locking
mechanism using the lock tester.
14. Re-lubricate After
Inspection and Adjustment.
Re-lubricate by applying a light rust-resistant
oil to all moving parts.
Figure 20
Figure 21
SWING
LOCK
LOCK
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
PLUNGER
Figure 22
LOCK ADJUSTMENT NUT
SPLIT LOCKS
YOKE

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Maintenance Procedures
15. Sliding Mechanism
Inspection and Adjustment
1. Adjustment of locking plungers:
a. Loosen locknut and turn adjusting bolt
(counter clockwise) (Figure 23).
b. Disengage and engage the locking
plungers. Check that the plungers
are securely seated without binding.
Turn adjusting bolt in (Clockwise)
until it contacts the rack. Turn
adjusting bolt an additional 1/2 turn,
then tighten the locking nut securely.
2. When locking plungers won't release to
permit sliding of fifth wheel:
a. Check the air cylinder for proper
operation and replace if necessary.
b. Check the plunger adjustment.
c. If adjusted plunger binds on the
pocket (Figure 24), grind the top
plunger edges 1/16", reinstall and
adjust as above. Use a HOLLAND®
TF-TLN-2500 Spring Compressor to
remove and reinstall the plunger.
3. When locking plungers are too loose:
a. Check plunger adjustment.
b. Check the plunger springs for proper
compression. Replace if necessary.
c. Check for plunger wear and replace
if necessary. Use a HOLLAND®TF-
TLN-2500 Spring Compressor to remove
and reinstall the plungers. Adjust the
plungers as described above.
Proper adjustment of the
sliding bracket locking
plungers MUST be
performed at installation
and maintained at regular
intervals by use of the
adjusting bolts provided on
both sides. Proper adjustment
is required for proper
operation and for proper load
transfer and distribution.
Figure 24
CHECK FOR POSSIBLE
INTERFERENCE
Figure 23
BRACKET CAP
PLUNGER ADJUSTMENT BOLT
PLUNGER
PLUNGER
RACK