SAF-HOLLAND FW6170 Maintenance And Operating Instructions

SAF-HOLLAND Group
Failure to read, understand and follow the
important information contained herein may
result in a hazardous condition, or cause a
hazardous condition to develop.
WARNING
Relative to railcar hitch operations, there are
other checks, inspections and procedures
not listed here which are necessary, prudent
and /or required by law. The following is in
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
COUPLING PROCEDURES (Loading):
TRAILER
TRAILER
PLATE
RAILCAR HITCH
TOP PLATE
KINGPIN
Kingpin automatically retracts lock
upon entering "lock opening"
XL-FW1141-07
FW6170
LOCK
MAINTENANCE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FW6170 Railcar Hitch
Vertical Load: 15 tonnes
Coupling Height (adjustable):
880, 980 and 1130 mm
Weight: 353 kg
Suitable for trailers with 2" Kingpin
addition to these and pertain to the railcar
hitch only.
Perform these procedures with the area
clear of obstacles and other personnel.
This product ist designed and intended
for use only with a "reach stacker" or
crane type trailer loading and unloading.
1. Check out the railcar hitch before coupling.
A. Inspect the railcar hitch for visible damage prior
to each loading operation.
B. The railcar hitch must be properly lubricated.
C. Check that the correct railcar hitch height has
been selected.
D. The railcar hitch is locked prior to loading and
must not be opened.
2. Coupling operation.
A. The trailer must be positioned over the railcar
hitch, so that the kingpin is directly above the
guide ring.
B. The trailer should be lowered until the trailer
plate is in contact with the railcar hitch top plate
and the kingpin is correctly located in the guide
ring.
NOTE: The locking mechanism automatically opens
when the kingpin is entered into the guide ring
and subsequently locks automatically.
KINGPIN
Lock automatically engages as kingpin is
lowered into "lock opening"
AND
LOCK
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