Replacement Instructions
FW16 Release Handle
Manual de reemplazo
Manija de liberación FW16
FW16 LowLube Fifth Wheels
Release Handle Replacement Procedures for the XA-161 Series Top Plates
Quintas ruedas FW16 LowLube
Procedimiento de reemplazo de la manija de liberación para las placas superiores de la serie XA-161
Introduction
These instructions provide the information necessary to properly
replace the release handle on the HOLLAND
Series Fifth Wheel Top Plates.
Read these instructions before using or servicing this product and
keep it in a safe location for future reference. Updates to these
instructions, which are published as necessary, are available
on the internet at www.safholland.us.
When replacement parts are required, SAF-HOLLAND
recommends the use of only SAF-HOLLAND
list of technical support locations that supply SAF-HOLLAND
Original Parts and an Aftermarket Parts Catalog are available
on the internet at www.safholland.us or contact Customer
Service at 888-396-6501.
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
Before starting any work on the unit, read and understand all
the safety procedures presented in this manual. This manual
contains the terms "NOTE", "IMPORTANT", "CAUTION", and
"WARNING" followed by important product information. These
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.
XL-FW10084RM-en-US Rev B · 2014-01-29 · Amendments and Errors Reserved · © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc., SAF-HOLLAND, HOLLAND, SAF,
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1. General Safety Instructions
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Read and observe all Warning and Caution hazard alert
messages. The alerts provide information that can help prevent
serious personal injury, damage to components, or both.
Failure to follow the instructions and safety
precautions in this manual could result in
improper servicing or operation leading
to component failure which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
All repair and maintenance should be performed by a properly
trained technician using proper/special tools, and safe procedures.
NOTE: In the United States, workshop safety requirements
are defined by federal and/or state Occupational
Safety and Health Act (OSHA). 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 work is performed.
NOTE: Before replacing the HOLLAND
release handle review the model number on the
identification tag. This rebuild procedure applies
only to model XA-161 fifth wheel top plates.
IMPORTANT: All maintenance MUST be performed while
the tractor is uncoupled from the trailer.
IMPORTANT: These instructions apply to the proper replacement
on the XA-161 series fifth wheel top plates only.
There are other important checks, inspections,
and procedures not listed here that are
necessary, prudent, and/or required by law.
For proper installation procedures, refer to Installation Manual
XL-FW10008BM-en-US available on the internet at www.safholland.us.
IMPORTANT: Prior to operation of the fifth wheel, verify
that the fifth wheel has been properly
installed on the vehicle.
Failure to properly repair and install the fifth
wheel could adversely affect performance
resulting in tractor trailer separation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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