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XL-FW20017RM-en-US · 2014-06-02 · Amendments and Errors Reserved · © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc., SAF-HOLLAND, HOLLAND, SAF, and 
logos are trademarks of SAF-HOLLAND S.A., SAF-HOLLAND GmbH, and SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.

FWS1/FWS2 Fifth Wheels

Release Handle Replacement Procedures for the XA-S1/XA-S2 Series Top Plates

Replacement Manual

FWS1/FWS2 Manual and Air Release Handle

Introduction

This manual provides the information necessary to properly 
replace the release handle on the XA-S1 and XA-S2 Series 
Fifth Wheel Top Plates.

Read this manual before using or servicing this product and  
keep it in a safe location for future reference. Updates to this 
manual, which are published as necessary, are available on 
the internet at www.safholland.us.

When replacement parts are required, SAF-HOLLAND

®

 highly 

recommends the use of only SAF-HOLLAND

®

 Original Parts.  

A 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.

General Servicing and Safety Instructions

„

   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 repairing the HOLLAND

®

 Fifth Wheel review 

the model number on the identification tag. This 
replacement procedure applies only to the XA-S1 
and XA-S2 series fifth wheels.

IMPORTANT:

   These instructions apply to the proper 

replacement of the FWS1/XA-S1 and 
FWS2/XA-S2 release handle. There are 
other important checks, inspections, and 
procedures not listed that are necessary, 
prudent, and/or required by law.

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.

Summary of Contents for Holland FWS1

Page 1: ...ardous 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 General Servicing and Safety Instructions Read and observe all Warning and Caution hazard alert messages The alerts pro...

Page 2: ...ment verify the correct replacement kit for the fifth wheel top plate being repaired Fifth wheel serial tags are located on the left side of the fifth wheel top plate above the fifth wheel bracket pin or on the pickup ramps as illustrated The part number and serial number are listed on the tag as indicated Figure 1 Figure 1 U S AND FOREIGN PATENTS APPLY Model No XXXXXXXXXXXX Serial No XXXXXXXXXXXX F...

Page 3: ...5 RK 11112 AIR RELEASE TOUCHLOC HANDLE FIGURE 3 ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QTY 1 Release Handle XA 11112 1 2 Cotter Pin 1 8 84261 1 3 Safety Indicator XD 11121 1 4 Roll Pin 3 16 9900181 1 5 Safety Indicator Pin XB 10996 1 RK 10990 REPLACEMENT KIT CONTENTS FIGURE 2 ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QTY 1 Release Handle XA 10990 1 2 Washer XB T 49 1 3 Cotter Pin 1 8 84261 1 4 Safety Indicator XD 11121 ...

Page 4: ... Number 4000171 Figure 4 2 Working on the underside of the top plate remove the cotter pin from the lock indicator pin and detach the lock indicator from the fifth wheel Discard the cotter pin lock indicator pin and lock indicator Figure 5 3 FWS1 FWS2 Model Remove the cotter pin and washer from the end of the release handle Figure 6 FWS1 FWS2 Air Release Touchloc Model Remove the roll pin from the...

Page 5: ...ver bar Figure 7 5 Discard release handle washer and cotter pin roll pin 6 Insert the new release handle through the release handle window in the casting and into the lever bar Figure 8 7 FWS1 FWS2 Model Install the new washer and 3 16 cotter pin into the end of the new release handle Spread both legs of the cotter pin at a 20 angle minimum Figure 9 FWS1 FWS2 Air Release Touchloc Model Install the...

Page 6: ...r into the pocket on the release handle window of the casting ensuring that the lock indicator is in the correct orientation Figure 10 9 Insert the lock indicator pin through the casting hole and the lock indicator and attach with 1 8 cotter pin Spread both legs of the cotter pin at a 20 angle minimum Figure 11 ALIGN HOLES POCKET OF CASTING LOCK INDICATOR Figure 11 LOCK INDICATOR LOCK INDICATOR PI...

Page 7: ...T use any fifth wheel which does not operate properly Failure to repair an improperly operating fifth wheel could result in tractor trailer separation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury 1 If fifth wheel is locked lift release handle up pull completely out and up again to hook on casting If air release equipped actuate fifth wheel control valve to open lock Figure 12 2 Fir...

Page 8: ... 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 pi...

Page 9: ...ront edge of the kingpin on the lock tester and the front lock radius of the fifth wheel Figure 19 IMPORTANT A minimum of 1 16 1 5 mm free play is critical to proper operation of the fifth wheel If there is NOT 1 16 1 5 mm minimum free play in the lock the fifth wheel lock adjustment pin MUST be rotated counterclockwise to the next lower position Re verify that 1 16 1 5 mm minimum play exists using ...

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Page 12: ...ginal component assembly SAF HOLLAND Original Parts are tested and designed to provide maximum performance and durability Will fits look alikes or worse yet counterfeit parts will only limit the performance potential and could possibly void SAF HOLLAND s warranty Always be sure to spec SAF HOLLAND Original Parts when servicing your SAF HOLLAND product SAF HOLLAND USA INC 1950 Industrial Blvd Muske...

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