Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product FW8 (XA-201) Holland
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FW 8 (X A- 20 1) FI FT H WH EE L T r o u b l e - S h o o t i n g G u i d e 1 Be for e pro ce edi ng , ver ify t hat yo ur fi ft h whe el to p pla te is a XA -20 1 mod el by f oll ow ing t he 3 ste ps .
2 FW8 (XA-201) FIFTH WHEEL T rouble-Shooting Guide T ABLE OF CONTENTS Difficult to uncouple from trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 – 4 Difficult to couple to trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 FW8 (XA-201) FIFTH WHEEL T rouble-Shooting Guide Cause 1. The primar y release handle is not pulled out completely and hooked on the notch in the casting. 2. The tractor may be puttng pressure against locks (pulling locks tight against kingpin). 3. Rust or grime build-up on locking mechanism.
4 FW8 (XA-201) FIFTH WHEEL T rouble-Shooting Guide 7. Bent release arm from improper coupling attempt. 8. Other missing or damaged release system parts. 9. Casting bent/damaged at throat area restricting movement. 10. The optional manual secondary lock, if so equippped, is not released.
5 FW8 (XA-201) FIFTH WHEEL T rouble-Shooting Guide Cause 1. The trailer may be too high; the kingpin is not entering the locks properly . 2. Locks are closed. 3. Excess accumulation of rust or grime is interferring with lock operation. PROBLEM: Difficult to couple to trailer Remedy 1.
6 FW8 (XA-201) FIFTH WHEEL T rouble-Shooting Guide Cause PROBLEM: Difficult to couple to trailer (con ’ t.) Remedy 4. The primar y release handle is not pulled out completely and hooked on the notch in the casting. 5. Damaged, bent release handle. 6.
7 FW8 (XA-201) FIFTH WHEEL T rouble-Shooting Guide Cause 1. Kingpin wear . 2. Fifth wheel out of adjustment. 3. Fifth wheel cannot be adjusted further . 4. Lock is on first step. (Generation III design only .) PROBLEM: Excessive movement in the lock jaws Remedy 1.
1 XB-06329-1 1 Hex hd. cap screw 5/8˝ -11 x 4.25˝ † 2 XB-09495 1 Spring 3 XD-06328 1 Adjusting wedge 4 XB-06179-2 1 Locknut 5/8˝ -11 5 XB-06330 1 Plunger spring † 6 XA-09417-1 1 Locking plunger † 7 XE-09415 1 Cam arm 8 XA-08162 2 Roller 9 XB-08558 2 SHCS 1/2" -13 x .
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