FRAME weld point as possible. This ensures maximum weld current and minimum risk to damage of electrical components on the vehicle. Painting Fifth Wheel Maintenance Do not electrostatically paint your truck or any component on your truck without first removing all of the electronic components from the truck. It is not possible to list all of the electronics that could be affected, but a few examples include the alternator, engine Electronic Control Unit (ECU), transmission ECU, ABS ECU, navigation devices, diagnostic devices, and monitoring devices. Proper preventive maintenance is essential to trouble-free service and safe operation of the fifth wheel. Every 15,000 miles or monthly:
Refer to specific manufacturer's literature for any special instructions. Steam clean the fifth wheel. Check lock guard operation using a commercial lock tester. Clean and oil all moving parts. 5 Lubricate the lock mechanism with a lithium-base grease. All grease fittings (especially those which grease the top surface of the fifth wheel). (03/17) Y53-6077-1B1 5-113