8 Maintenance
8.1 General maintenance instructions
Danger!
Risk of serious traffic accidents due to the loss of traffic
safety and operational safety, which may lead to
serious or fatal injuries!
• All maintenance work must occur exclusively in authorised
trained workshops and be carried out by the
correspondingly trained personnel.
• Latest after 50000 km or after 6 months from
commissioning the trailer, the fifth wheel kingpin and its
holding structure must be inspected Page 25.
• All components which are not in a serviceable condition
must be replaced.
• The general safety inspection must be performed as per
legal regulations Page 28.
• Daily inspection of the vehicle for traffic safety before
starting the journey is part of the duty of the driver Page
28.
In order to maintain operational and traffic safety,
SAF-HOLLAND fifth wheel kingpins require continuous
care, inspection and maintenance so that natural wear and
faults can be detected in good time.
SAF-HOLLAND recommends that you perform the
inspections described in the "Inspection" chapter. In case
of repairs you must always follow the SAF-HOLLAND repair
instructions and directions.
8.2 Torques
Danger!
Risk of accidents due to loose screw connections!
• Threads must not be oiled or greased.
• Tighten screws with the torque wrench.
• Use only SAF-HOLLAND original screws.
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