Holland Hitch XA-71 Series Troubleshooting Manual

Manual is about: HITCH XA-71 Series Fifth Wheel Top Plates

Summary of Hitch XA-71 Series

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    Xl-fw232-02 go the distance. Fifth wheels hitch xa-71 series fifth wheel top plates troubleshooting and rebuild procedures xa-71-da 2” sae kingpin (rebuild kit rk-65014) xa-71-da-03705 2” sae kingpin for fw2570-7103 series or fw2570-7113 series - rk-65014-1 xa-71-oa-03713 3 1 ⁄ 2 ” sae kingpin for f...

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    2 xl-fw232-02 troubleshooting hints fifth wheel is hard to hook up to trailer: ✔ possible cause remedy ■ ■ the trailer may be too high; the kingpin lower the trailer landing gear. Is not entering the locks properly. ■ ■ locks are closed. Pull the secondary and primary release handles to the unlocked...

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    Xl-fw232-02 3 1 xa-71-d 1 fifth wheel top plate for 2˝ kingpin 1a xa-71-o 1 fifth wheel top plate for 3.5˝ kingpin 1b xa-71-03706 1 fifth wheel top plate - 2˝ kingpin for fw2570-7103 series or fw2570-7113 series only 1c xa-03711 1 fifth whl. Top plate - 3.5˝ kingpin for fw2570-7103 or fw2570-7113 se...

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    4 xl-fw232-02 rebuilding procedures 1. Before attempting to rebuild, review each trouble- shooting hint on page 2 of this manual. You may find that rebuilding is not necessary. 2. If rebuilding is required, check the front page of this manual to be sure you have the correct kit for the fifth wheel y...

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    Plunger and adjustment wedge installation 1. Install the adjusting screw (20) through the hole locat- ed in the throat of the fifth wheel casting. Install the compression spring (23) over the screw, then slide the adjusting wedge (22) over the screw (see figure 6). Compress the spring and install a ...

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    6 xl-fw232-02 rebuilding procedures continued release arm and release lever installation 1. Check the fit of the release lever (15) inside the slot in the plunger (17). The rounded end of the release lever must fit freely into the slot in the plunger. If the parts do not fit together freely, it will...

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    Xl-fw232-02 7 rebuilding procedures continued swinging lock installation 1. Place the swinging lock (6) into position, compressing spring (7). For spring position, see figure 3. Note: the lock pin (5) has a hole for a grease fitting (25). Position the pin so that the hole faces the front of the cast...

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    8 xl-fw232-02 rebuilding procedures continued adjust the fifth wheel locks: 1. Using a ratchet with 1/2˝ allen wrench, tighten the adjustment screw (20) in the throat in the fifth wheel, by turning the screw clockwise until tight. 2. Check that the kingpin on the lock tester is square to the swingin...

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    Xl-fw232-02 9 checking the operation of the fifth wheel continued check the mounting brackets before remounting the top plate: 1. Inspect the brackets for cracks or damage, and replace if necessary. 2. Check the rubber bushings for wear. Replace if necessary. 3. Apply grease to the top bearing surfa...

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    10 xl-fw232-02 tab on swing lock lock arm with step end no adjustment block alternative “secondary lock installation” figure a adjustment block .25 b 3/16 ± 1/16 a figure b for fifth wheel models originally equipped with a tab on the swing lock and a step end on the lock arm, follow the instructions...

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