SAF-HOLLAND Holland FWS1, Replacement Manual

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Figure 17

Figure 16

Figure 15

Operation and Adjustment

4.  Pull the lock tester toward the fifth wheel ramps. Ensure 

the lock tester is pressed flat against the surface of the 
fifth wheel. Scribe a second line on the surface of the 
fifth wheel face along the front edge of the lock tester 

(Figure 15)

.

5.  Rotate the lock tester out of the way and measure the 

distance between the scribed lines. If distance between 
lines exceeds 1/8" (3 mm), the lock MUST be adjusted 
tighter 

(Figure 16)

.

6.  To adjust lock:

„

  With the lock tester still locked in the fifth wheel, lift 

up on fifth wheel ramps and rotate fifth wheel to its 
forward most position (toward the cab).

„

  Remove clinch pin from the bottom of the lock 

adjustment pin 

(Figure 17)

.

„

  Lift the lock adjustment pin and rotate clockwise to 

the next adjustment position shown on the face of fifth 
wheel 

(Figure 18)

.

„

  Push the lock adjustment pin into fifth wheel in the  

new position.

„

 Replace clinch pin.

7.  Re-check for free play in the locks by repeating Steps 3-5. 

If free play still exceeds 1/8" (3 mm), repeat Step 6 and 
rotate lock adjustment pin one more notch.

NOTE:

  If free play greater than 1/8" (3 mm) remains 

with the lock adjustment pin on the last (fourth) 
position, then the fifth wheel should be rebuilt 
using rebuild kit RK-FWS-A-L.

MEASURE DISTANCE 
BETWEEN LINES

CLINCH PIN

SCRIBE SECOND LINE