SAF-HOLLAND FleetMaster Air FW8 Series User manual

FLEETMASTER
XL-FW501 Rev C
FIFTH WHEEL TECHNOLOGY
XA-201-A-80-L
FleetMaster Air Release
Fifth Wheel
Installation, Operation,
Maintenance Procedures and
Comprehensive Warranty
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
2XL-FW501 Rev C
General Safety Information
It is important to read, understand, and follow the important information contained in
these installation instructions. Failure to do so 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 precautions to ensure that the tractor electrical system is not
damaged due to the welding process.
Safety Signal Words
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alertsymbol indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
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 safe procedures.
4. Use only SAF-HOLLAND original parts.
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,
wristwatches, 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 www.safholland.us).
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 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 INSTRUCTIONS continued
Installation
General Recommendations
1. Every user and installer using SAF-HOLLAND products either recommended or not
recommended by SAF-HOLLAND, must thoroughly satisfy himself that the installation
procedure used is appropriate for the vehicle, product and application.
2. Consult the SAF-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. SAF-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 the fifth wheel is important for weight distribution,
swing clearance and handling characteristics. See SAE J701a for proper placement, as well as
the tractor manufacturer’s body builder’s book.
5. Use only new Grade 8, 5/8˝ minimum diameter bolts and new Grade “C” locknuts in all
mounting holes.
6. Bolt holes can be 1/32˝ larger in diameter than the bolt fastener. Bolts must be adequately
tightened using charted 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 stationary mounting angle and a
minimum of 6 bolts are required to attach a sliding fifth wheel frame rail, and the distance
between bolts must not exceed 8˝, except when cutouts are required in the mounting angles.
When attaching an outboardangle to the fifth wheel slide plate, all mounting holes are to
be used on each side.
9. Whenever a cutout is made on the mounting angle, such as required to bypass 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 wherechannel-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.
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,
5/8˝minimum diameter bolts and new Grade C lock nuts in all mounting
holes. 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 could result in death or
serious injury.
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.
SAF-HOLLAND has available a stationarymounting angle intended for use with aluminum
frames. Contact SAF-HOLLAND or distributors of Holland brand products 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 8 of this
publication.
TABLE 1
Minimum Minimum
Fifth Wheel Mounting Angle Mounting Plate
Vertical Capacity Thickness 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˝

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NOTE: The full length of the fifth wheel mounting angle should seat flush on the truck frame
to prevent flexing of mounting angle and to give uniform weight distribution along truck
frame rail.
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 2.
Bracket with Mounting Angle
(see Figure 1A, 1B, and 1C):
1. Holland brackets with mounting
angle areprovided with the bracket
welded in the center of a 36˝ long
angle with a 4˝ minimum
horizontal and 31⁄2˝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 3, follow
the recommendations in FIGURE 1.
Bracket for Angle Mounting
(see Figure 1A, 1B, and 1C):
1. Holland brackets for angle
mounting areintended to be
welded to mounting angles at the
time of installation.
2. See “Installation: General
Recommendations” on page 3, 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 a minimum length of 18˝ forward of the fifth
wheel pivot point, and not less than 12˝ to the rear. If angles shorter than 36˝ are
required, 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 1A,1B,and 1C.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 shown in FIGURES 1A and 1B.
C. Position the brackets on the angles and verify the correct spacing to mount
the fifth wheel.
D. For fabricated brackets (a welded asssembly), weld the bracket to the mounting
angle with 1/4˝ fillet welds on both sides, and 1/2˝ groove welds on both ends,
as shown in FIGURES 1A and 1B.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 shown in
FIGURE 1C.The welds must be continuous around the bracket ends.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS continued
5/8˝ diameter Grade 8 bolts
minimum size, tightening torque
to bolt manufacturer charts
Hardened steel washers or flanged
lock nuts (5/8˝ diameter Grade "C"
lock nuts).
HDN. STEEL WASHERS TRUCK FRAME RAIL
See Table 1
for minimum
mounting
angle
thickness
18.00˝ MIN.
36.00˝ MIN.
1.00˝ MIN.
DOUBLE PASS MIN.
BOTH ENDS
8.00˝ MAX. TYP.
(50.8mm)
2.00˝
(203.2mm)
1/4˝
BOTH SIDES
8.00 ˝
(203.2mm) (203.2mm)
8.00 ˝
(203.2mm)
8.00˝
(914.4mm)
2.00˝
(50.8mm)
1/2˝
(457.2 mm)
5/16˝
Both ends
continuous
GAP
1/4˝ - 1/2˝
in 4 places
5/16˝ 3Both sides
center of
bracket
FIGURE 1C
(Cast Brackets Only)
WELDING DETAILS
FIGURE 1B (Side View)
FIGURE 1A (End View)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS continued
Stationary Fifth Wheel Installation continued
Bracket with Mounting Base
(See Figures 2A, 2B, and 2C):
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 3,
follow the recommendations in
FIGURES 2A,2B,and 2C.
3. See “Installation: General
Recommendations” on page 3
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
31⁄2˝minimum vertical leg size.
Longer horizontal legs may be
required with narrow frame widths.
Attach the outboard angle to
tractor frame with hardware
listed in Figure 1A. Attach
mounting plate to angle
with same number of bolts
(in addition to attachment to
fifth wheel support bracket).
FIFTH WHEEL
SUPPORT BRACKET
TRACTOR FRAME
SPACER
INBOARD ANGLE
FLAT MOUNTING
PLATE (See Table 1 for
minimum thickness)
Attach the outboard angle to
tractor frame with hardware
listed in Figure 1A. Attach
mounting plate to angle
with same number of bolts
(in addition to attachment to
fifth wheel support bracket). TRACTOR FRAME
CORRUGATED
MOUNTING PLATE
(See Table 1 for
minimum thickness)
FIFTH WHEEL
SUPPORT BRACKET
CENTER
BOLT
Attach bracket and mounting plate as shown.
Use center bolt of sufficient length to bolt through
bracket, mounting plate and mounting angle.
FIGURE 2C
FIGURE 2A
FIGURE 2B

6XL-FW501 Rev C
4.00˝
(101.6 mm)
max.
5/8˝ min. 6 bolts
equally spaced; hardened
steel washers
CENTER LINE OF
TRACTOR REAR
AXLE(S) OR
BOGIE
1.00˝
(25.4 mm) MIN.
OUTBOARD = SAME AS SLIDER LENGTH
INBOARD = SLIDER LENGTH + 2.0˝
3.5˝
(88.9 mm) MIN
FIGURE 4 (Side View)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS continued
Sliding Fifth Wheel Installation - ILS Slider
Prior to proceeding with the installation of the sliding fifth wheel assembly,
carefully review the “General Safety Information” section on page 2.
Inboard Angle Mounting
(See Figures 3 and 4):
1. Angles must be installed on the
sliding fifth wheel base plate to
facilitate mounting. See “Installation:
General Recommendations,” on page
3, for angle thickness and material.
2. Use a mounting angle which is at
least 2˝ longer than the slide base,
36˝ minimum length, and 3-1/2˝
minimum vertical leg size. For
horizontal leg size, see TABLE 2.The
fifth wheel top 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 shown in FIGURE 3.Outside
welds to have a 3/8˝ fillet weld
placed either on or between the
tabs, depending on frame width.
Inside welds to be 3/8˝ fillet skip weld alternating with the outside welds so that
they are staggered along the angle. Also weld the fifth wheel base plate to the top of
the angle at the ends of the plate as shown in FIGURE 3.
5. Attach the slider plate and mounting angles to the tractor using recommendations
in “Installation: General Recommendations,” on page 3 and in FIGURE 4.
6. Reassemble the fifth wheel top plate to the slider base plate, if it was removed
previously.
NARROW FRAME -
WELD "ON" TABS
INSIDE WELD
3/8˝
SKIP ALTERNATELY WITH
OUTSIDE WELDS 3/8˝
3/8˝
TYP
WIDE FRAME - WELD
"BETWEEN" TABS
FIGURE 3
TABLE 2
Frame Width Angle
Dimension Horizontal
(Inches) Leg Size (Inches)
33-1/4˝ - 33-1/2˝ 3˝
33-5/8˝ - 34-1/2˝ 3-1/2˝
34-5/8˝ - 35˝ 4˝

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Sliding Fifth Wheel Installation - ILS Slider continued
Outboard Angle Mounting
(See Figure 5):
1. If angles are not installed, see “Installation: General Recommendations,” on page 3, 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 angle 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 5.The following sequence is
suggested:
A. Securely position the mounting angles to the tractor frame and attach as shown
in FIGURE 5.Follow the bolting recommendations as shown in FIGURE 4.Angles
must be flush with the top of the truck 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.
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, (see FIGURE 5). Use all mounting holes on the fifth wheel.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS continued
TRUCK FRAME RAIL
HARDENED STEEL
WASHERS
5/8˝ diameter Grade 8 bolts minimum size,
tightening torque to bolt manufacturer charts.
Hardened steel washers or flanged locknuts.
5/8˝ diameter Grade “C” locknuts.
The full length of the fifth wheel mounting angle should seat
flush on the truck frame to prevent flexing of mounting angle
and to give uniform weight distribution along truck frame rail.
FIGURE 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. Make sure that the air supply to the fifth wheel and slide base is turned off.
4. Remove any masking that may be present on the bulkhead and union fittings.
5. Connect the coiled air line by pushing it into the union fitting as shown in
FIGURE 6.
6. Connect the other end of the coiled air line by pushing it into the bulkhead fitting
on the standoff as shown in FIGURE 7.
NOTE: If there are any undesired line interferences, there is an optional hole in the
standoff that the bulkhead fitting can be mounted in.
7. Turn on the air supply to the fifth wheel and slide base; check for proper function.
Inspection and Lubrication Prior to Use
1. Review the installation. Be sure all nuts and bolts are in place and properly
tightened. Be sure all necessary steps were properly followed and that all
components removed to facilitate installation arereinstalled.
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 assurethat the
mechanism has not been damaged by shipment, handling, or storage.
Failure to properly install, operate, or maintain this fifth wheel may
result in tractor and trailer separation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
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 ensureproper application of grease. (NOTE: This is not
required on Holland LowLube and NoLube top plates.)
4. Apply a generous coating of grease to the top of the fifth wheel plate, where it will
contact the trailer plate. (NOTE: This is not required on Holland LowLube and
NoLube top plates.)
5. Apply a generous coating of grease to the front lock and lock jaws.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS continued
COILED
AIR LINE
UNION FITTING
BULKHEAD
FITTING
STANDOFF
FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7

You must read and understand the following instructions before operating your
fifth wheel.
These instructions apply to the proper operation of your fifth wheel only. There are other important
checks, inspections, and procedures not listed here that are necessary, prudent, and/or required by law.
Failure to follow all the operating procedures contained in these instructions may result in a hazardous
condition or cause a hazardous condition to develop which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Inspect the fifth wheel mounting.
• Tighten loose fasteners
• Replace missing fasteners
• Repair/replace cracked components
If you have a sliding fifth wheel, make
sureboth plungers are fully engaged (see
Page 12).
2. Make sure coupling area is flat, level
and clear of persons and obstacles.
3. Lubricate the fifth wheel-to-trailer
contact surface with grease. Tilt the
ramps down.
Coupling Procedures
TILT
DOWNWARD
4. Make sure the locks are open. To open
locks, slide the handle forward and pull
it out to the maximum extension. The
lock will swing to the open position.
5. Center kingpin with fifth wheel.
6. Back tractor close to trailer and STOP.
PULL OUT
ALL THE WAY
SLIDE
FORWARD
TO OPEN LOCK
TRAILER
(TOP)
KINGPIN
LOCK OPEN
POSITION
ACTUATING
FINGER

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued
7. Chock trailer wheels.
8. Connect brake lines and light cord.
9. Support slack in lines to prevent
interference.
10. Set trailer brakes.
11. Adjust trailer height so fifth wheel
will lift trailer. Trailer should contact
fifth wheel 4˝ - 6˝ behing fifth wheel
bracket pin.
Attempting to couple
with the trailer at an
improper height may result in a false
or improper coupling, allowing tractor
and trailer separation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
12. Slowly back into trailer.
13. Do a pull test as an INITIAL CHECK.
14. Visual inspection.
Get out of the tractor.
Visually check that the
lock is CLOSED!
An improperly coupled
tractor and trailer may
separate while in use which, if not
avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Do not use any fifth
wheel that fails to
operate properly.Failure to properly
couple tractor and trailer may cause
separation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
➠
➠
PULL FORWARD WITH TRACTOR
PULL TEST
FIFTH WHEEL
WILL NOT LIFT
TRAILER
Wrong
OK
FIFTH WHEEL
MUST LIFT
TRAILER
➠
➠
FIFTH WHEEL
TILTED DOWN
4˝- 6˝
USE LOW
GEAR
TRAILER
BRAKES
LOCKED
1
LOCK
NOTCH
BEHIND
RIB
CHECK
RELEASE
HANDLE
CLOSED POSITION
2
NO GAP!
PLUNGER
LOCK JAW
AROUND
KINGPIN
PLUNGER
VISIBLE AS
SHOWN
TRAILER
BOLSTER
PLATE KINGPIN
3
Coupling Procedures continued

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued
SECURE
CRANK
Do not operate the vehicle without fully retracting the landing
gear. Failure to fully retract the landing gear to attain sufficient
ground clearance for transit may result in damage to the landing gear or components
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Coupling Procedures continued
15. Retract landing gear until pads come
off the ground.
16. Follow instructions published
separately for safe operation of the
trailer to fully retract landing gear
and secure crank handle.
17. Re-check brake lines and light cord.
Remove wheel chocks, continue with
pre-trip inspection.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued
1. Position tractor and trailer on firm,
level ground clear of obstacles and
persons.
2. Set trailer brakes.
3. Slowly back tractor tightly against
trailer.
4. Set tractor brakes.
5. Chock trailer wheels.
6. Lower landing gear until pads just
touch the ground.
NOTE: Follow instructions published
separately for safe operation of the
trailer to transfer trailer weight off
fifth wheel. Do not raise trailer off
the fifth wheel.
7. Disconnect brake lines and light
cord. Attach brake line to dummy
coupling to keep line clean.
8. If equipped, pull secondarylock
handle and hook on casting (located
on left/road side of fifth wheel).
9. Pull primary release handle.
10. Release tractor brakes and slowly
drive away from trailer. Let the
trailer slide down the fifth wheel
and pick-up ramps, being careful
that the trailer landing gear touch
the ground with minimal impact.
NOTE: It is normal after uncoupling for
the release handle to come off the
unlock notch and move to a “ready to
couple” position.
Uncoupling Procedures
UNLOCK
NOTCH
LOCK NOTCH
1st
2nd
3rd
“READY TO
COUPLE”
POSITION.
WHEEL IS OPEN.
PRIMARYPRIMARY
RELEASE HANDLERELEASE HANDLE
SECONDARYSECONDARY
RELEASE HANDLERELEASE HANDLE
UPUP
OUTOUT
LOWER
LANDING
GEAR

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued
Fifth Wheel Slide Adjustment
1. Position tractor and trailer in a straight line on level ground.
2. 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.
3. Release slide locking plungers.
4. Move cab switch to unlock position.
5. Slowly drive the tractor forwardor backward to position
the fifth wheel.
6. Re-engage the slide locking plungers. Verify that plungers
have engaged by performing a tug test.
NOTE: Retract landing gear if lowered.
7. Do a pull test to make sure plungers are properly engaged
and locked into the slide base.
Do not operate the vehicle if the plungers are not fully
engaged (locked). Failure to properly engage plungers and
slide base may cause loss of vehicle control which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
Move cab switch
to lock position.
AIR OPERATED
➠
➠
PULL FORWARD WITH TRACTOR
PULL TEST
TRAILER
BRAKES
LOCKED
NOTE:
Switch style may differ
by OEM design.
NOTE:
Switch style may differ
by OEM design.

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
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XD-201
1. IMPORTANT! Always maintain adequate lubrication in fifth wheel locking mechanism.
Relube as necessary (see Figure 1).
2. Keep a low temperature, water resistant lithium grease applied to the trailer contact
surface of the fifth wheel.
You must read and understand the following instructions before operating your
fifth wheel. Failure to follow all the maintenance procedures contained in these
instructions may result in a hazardous condition or cause a hazardous condition to develop, which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
All maintenance must be performed by a qualified person using proper tools and safe procedures.
All maintenance must be performed while the tractor is uncoupled from the trailer.
As-Needed and Periodic Lubrication
PLUNGER
Lubricate
between parts
CLEAN/
LUBRICATE
Cam bolt
Release arm bolt
Plunger-to-wedge
contact areas
Clean with spray
WD-40 or CRC
Lubricate with SAE
10W or 20W motor oil
GREASE
Release handle target
(See Step 5)
Bracket pocket fittings
(right and left sides)
Swing lock-to-cam arm
contact area
Recommended Greases
A“low temp” grade
recommended for -30°F or
lower such as:
Cato Oil & Grease #5213
Craftsman Chemical Co. #LTF 2
Mystic LP-200
or equivalent
WEDGE Figure 1
3. Grease the support bracket pockets
through the grease fittings on the front
of the fifth wheel bracket pockets (lift
up slightly on the fifth wheel plate
when applying grease).
4. Grease the target (welded to release
handle) where the air cylinder shaft
contacts it. No other areas on the
release handle require grease (see
Figure 2).
5. Check the operation by locking and
unlocking using a Holland TF-TLN-
5001 Lock Adjustment Tool. Verify that
the fifth wheel is completely closed, as
shown in Figure 3A on page 14.
6. For fifth wheels with sliding
brackets: Release and slide foreand
aft to assure entire mechanism
functions properly. Apply an aerosol
spray lubricant or soap to the slide
path. Apply Never-Seez™to the plunger
and its moving parts. Reposition and
lock sliding mechanism.
))))
Figure 2
Grease entire
internal surface
of target

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES continued
Inspection – Locking Mechanism
1. Check the operation of the fifth wheel
locking mechanism using a Holland
TF-TLN-5001 (2” kingpin) Lock
Adjustment Tool. Inspect for proper
locking as described in the “Fifth
Wheel Operating Instructions” section of
this manual.
2. IMPORTANT! The lock is properly
closed when:
Required Inspections and
Adjustments
Perform the following every six months
or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Thoroughly steam clean all components
beforeinspecting or adjusting.
General Fifth Wheel Inspection:
1. Inspect the fifth wheel mounting.
Check torque and replace any missing
or damaged bolts. Check for broken,
worn or damaged parts, replace as
needed.
2. Thoroughly clean the fifth wheel
locking mechanism every 6 months or
60,000 miles and relubricate (see
Figure 1 on page 13). Re-check
operation with TF-TLN-5001 Lock
Adjustment Tool.
3. Inspect the fifth wheel for bent, worn
or broken parts. Replace with Holland
parts only.
4. Make sure the bracket pin retention
bolts and locknuts arein place and
tight,as shown in Figure 2.
Do not use any fifth wheel
that does not operate
properly. If your fifth wheel does not
operate properly, DO NOT USE IT! Failure
to properly couple tractor and trailer
may cause separation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Contact your nearest Holland
representative for assistance.
Figure 2
Make sure bolt and
nut are in place and
tight (both sides).
PLUNGER
LOCK JAW
AROUND KINGPIN PLUNGER VISIBLE
AS SHOWN
TRAILER
BOLSTER PLATE KINGPIN
LOCK
NOTCH
BEHIND
RIB
➠
CLOSED POSITION
Left Hand Release Shown
WRONG!
Figure 3C
Figure3B
Figure 3A
RIGHT!

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Adjustment – Locking Mechanism:
1. Using ONLY aHolland TF-TLN-5001
Lock Adjustment Tool, lock the fifth
wheel.
2. Check the plunger – it must be
visible behind the lock and
engaged on both steps, as shown in
Figure 3A.If the plunger is not visible
or not engaged on both steps (Figure
3B), turn the adjustment bolt
counterclockwise 1/2 turn, then try to
lock the locks again.
3. Check the release handle –it must
be fully retracted and the handle lock
notch must be behind the rib as
shown in Figure3C.
4. Using a 15/16” socket, tighten the
locks by turning the lock adjustment
bolt clockwise 1/4 turn at a time.
Remove the socket wrench from the
bolt and rotate the lock adjustment
tool, as shown in Figure 4, to check for
resistance between the lock and lock
adjustment tool.
5. Continue to alternate tightening
(clockwise) the adjustment bolt 1/4
turn at a time, removing the socket
wrench, and rotating the lock
adjustment tool until you feel
resistance against the lock adjustment
tool. Once you begin to feel resistance,
STOP!
At this point, the fifth
wheel is OVERADJUSTED
and NOT useable. Using an improperly
adjusted fifth wheel may separate while
in use which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
6. Loosen the adjustment bolt counter-
clockwise TWO FULL TURNS.The lock
is now properly adjusted.
7. Verify this adjustment by locking and
unlocking several times using the Lock
Adjustment Tool; check for proper
locking (See Figure 3A and Figure 3C).
8. If there is a large amount of fore and
aft movement with the adjustment
tool when verifying adjustment, check
to make sure the lock is engaged in
both steps (Figure 2).
If the lock is only engaged on one
step, repeat Step 2 (above), of the
Adjustment Procedure until the lock
engages on both steps. (See Figure 3A.)
Improper adjustment can
cause improper locking
of the fifth wheel. If the fifth wheel does
not operate properly, DO NOT USE IT!
An improperly coupled tractor and
trailer may separate while in use which,
if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Repeat the adjustment procedures or
contact your nearest Holland
representative for assistance.
2
ROTATE 1
TIGHTEN
Figure 4
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES continued

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HOLLAND FW8 SERIES FIFTH WHEEL NORTH AMERICAN COMMERCIAL WARRANTY SAF-HOLLAND’s Commitment: We warrant each FW8 and FW83 (LowLube model) fifth wheel (herein referred to as “FW8 Series”) manufactured after August 1, 2003, when properly installed on your vehicle and maintained in accordance with our requirements,as follows: I. Materials and Workmanship:
Our FW8 Series fifth wheels will be free from defects in material and workmanship for five years or 500,000 miles (whichever comes first) when used for approved applications.
In approved applications,lube plates (FW83 LowLube model) are warranted for two years or 200,000 miles (whichever comes first).
II. Application Specific Performance
Guarantee:
In addition, when your FW8 Series fifth wheel is used in Standard Duty Applications (as defined below) it will, for five years after the date of your purchase or 500,000 miles (whichever comes first):
1. Operate as described in our FW8 Series operation
and maintenance literature;
2. Maintain an acceptable wear limit between the fifth
wheel locks and a new SAE J700b kingpin when adjusted in accordance with our FW8 Series maintenance literature.
Standard Duty Applications require that your vehicle: 1) operates on-highway only; 2) has a maximum gross combined vehicle weight of 95,000 lbs.(including tractor, trailer and cargo); and 3) has a maximum of five axles. If any FW8 Series fifth wheel or component part is determined to have a defect in material and workmanship or if it does not perform as warranted in a Standard Duty Application, we will cover the cost to repair or replace the product or part. We will provide a reasonable labor allowance for removal, and repair or replacement, and will provide you with parts or reimburse you for parts at your acquisition cost, provided this does not exceed the suggested list price.
Your Responsibilities: You are responsible for proper installation, operation and maintenance (including lubrication) as specified in our publications on FW8 Series fifth wheels and for using the product in recommended applications within rated capacities. You are required to obtain prior authorization from us or an authorized customer service representative before replacing or returning any part. You may be required to make the product or part claimed to be covered by this warranty available to us and/or returned to us for review and evaluation. You may also be required to provide any or all of the following information: vehicle mileage and VIN #, product model # and serial # as shown on the serial tag installed on the product, date of purchase,and application and use information. Exclusions and Limitations: This warranty does not cover any FW8 Series fifth wheel or component that fails,malfunctions or is damaged as a result of
accident, abuse,improper use,improper installation, intentional modification, corrosion, or failure to provide reasonable maintenance. THIS WARRANTY IS OUR SOLE WARRANTY IN REGARD TO COVERED FW8 SERIES FIFTH WHEELS.WE MAKE NO OTHER WARRANTIES,EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,OR OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF
ANY KIND.
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WARRANTY

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IMPORTANT: Enclosed is important
information for the installation, operation,
and maintenance of this product. Read and
understand this information.
FAILURE TO PROPERLY INSTALL, OPERATE, OR
MAINTAIN THIS FIFTH WHEEL COULD RESULT IN
TRACTOR AND TRAILER SEPARATION CAUSING
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY TO OTHERS.
WARNING
Holland FleetMaster locks are shipped closed from the factory. Open the
locks before using. Failure to open locks can result in damage to the pin.
TO OPEN LOCKS: Slide the handle forward and pull it out to the
maximum extension. The lock will swing to the open position.
CAUTION
OPEN CLOSED
Copyright © July 2008-SAF-HOLLAND, Inc. All information contained in this document was correct at time of copyright, and is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.
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