Holland FW8 (XA-201) manual

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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 be low : • OPEN LOOP RELEASE HANDLE • NO BRACKET PIN RETENTION T AB • CLOSED LOOP RELEASE HANDLE • BRACKET PIN RETENTION T ABS AND BOL TS • [...]

  • Page 2

    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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 – 6 Movement within jaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    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. Bent kingpin, damaged upper coupler plate or improp[...]

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    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. PROBLEM: Difficult to uncouple from trailer 7. Inspect for ben[...]

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    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. Chock trailer wheels. Then using LOW GEAR, lower the trailer lan[...]

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    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. Bent kingpin, damaged upper coupler plate or improper use of “ lube plate. ” 7. Attempting to[...]

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    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. Check kingpin for acceptable wear with Holland TF-0110. Replace kingpin if necessar y[...]

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    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 .75” 10R ** XA-09580 1 Right hand release arm 10L ** XA-09514 1 Left[...]