Maintenance Procedures; General Maintenance Instructions; Torque - SAF 50S15 Manuel D'utilisation

8 Maintenance Procedures

8 Maintenance Procedures

8.1 General maintenance instructions

Danger!
Risk of serious traffic accidents due to the loss of traffic
safety and operational safety, which may lead to
serious or fatal injuries!
• All maintenance work must occur exclusively in authorised
• The kingpin and its holding structure must be checked at
• All components which are not in a serviceable condition
• The general safety inspection must be performed as per
• It is the duty of the driver to perform a daily inspection of

8.2 Torque

Danger!
Risk of accidents due to loose screw connections!
• Threads must not be oiled or greased.
• Tighten screws with the torque wrench.
• Only use original SAF-HOLLAND screws.
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trained workshops and be carried out by the
correspondingly trained personnel.
the latest after 50,000 km or after 6 months as of
commissioning of the semi-trailer/trailer Page 22.
must be replaced.
legal regulationsPage 11.
the vehicle for traffic safety before starting the journey
Page 22.
In order to maintain operational and traffic safety,
SAF-HOLLAND fifth wheel kingpins require continuous
care, inspection and maintenance so that natural wear and
faults can be detected in good time.
SAF-HOLLAND recommends that you perform the
inspections described in the "Inspection" chapter. In case
of repairs you must always follow the SAF-HOLLAND repair
instructions and directions.