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1 SILVER eagle MANUFACTURING COMPANY (800) 547-6792 FAX: (503) 335-2171 5825 NE Skyport Way Portland, OR 97218 Section Technical /Maintenance Page 1 of 25 SILVER eagle SILVER eagle MANUFACTURING COMPANY Section Technical /Maintenance Page 2 of 25 5825 NE Skyport Way Portland, OR 97218 (800) 547-6792 FAX: (503) 335-2171 Technical Section Contents Page Low-Profile Turntable Front Suspension Maintenance ---- 3 - 4 Single Axle Converter Dolly Maintenance ---- 5 - 6 Single Axle 5,000 Mile Maintenance Worksheet ---- 7 - 8 Tandem Axle Converter Dolly Maintenance ---- 9 - 10 Drawbar Eye Removal and Installation ---- 11 Fifth Wheel Handle Adjustment ---- 12 Silver eagle 5th Wheel Operating Instructions ---- 13 Shock Housing Assembly Installation ---- 14 Air Jam Eye Installation ---- 15 - 16 Slider Housing Assembly Installation ---- 17 Drawbar hinge Installation ---- 18 Drawbar Step Installation ---- 19 Safety Cable/Chain Coupler Installation ---- 20 Safety Chain & Cable Capacity ---- 21 Trailer Axle, Recommended Welding ---- 22 Trailer Axle Installation ---- 23 - 24 Drawbar Eye and Shank Capacities ---- 25 Feel free to contact our Customer Service Department at (800) 547-6792.

2 SILVER eagle MANUFACTURING COMPANY (800) 547-6792 FAX: (503) 335-2171 5825 NE Skyport Way Portland, OR 97218 Section Technical /Maintenance Page 3 of 25 Low-Profile Turntable Front Suspensions REQUIRED MAINTENANCE (Maintenance is also required for trailer, axle, brakes & other components.) 5,000 Miles or 30 days 1) Torque axle U-bolts to 350 lbs/ft (axle tends to seat into its permanent position after a few thousand miles of operation. 2) Torque spring U-bolts to 350lbs/ft. 3) Torque mounting bolts, (Item 36) in hub flange to 175 lbs/ft. minimum. 4) Torque the capscrew (Item 8) at the side support pressure plate bolts to 100 lbs/ft.

3 5) Inspect drawbar eye assembly and tighten shank nut (Item 45) as required. Install a Silver eagle Manufactured safety wire (Item 47) on the shank nut to prevent it from backing off. 6) Tighten all fasteners as required. 7) Check oil level in spindle. Proper level is just below side filler plug. 20,000 Miles or 90 days 1) Complete items 1 - 6 above. 2) Complete item 7 above. Hereafter oil level should be checked each six months. 100,000 Miles or 12 Months 1) Fifth wheel should be entirely disassembled. Install Hub and Spindle Service Kit, (Part #2503) which includes: Nylon Bearing - Item 26 Ball Bearing - Item 27 Oil Seal - Item 25 Dust Shield - Item 24 Gasket - Item 31 Cotter Pin - Item 30 Replace any components that appear excessively worn. Continued on next page. SILVER eagle MANUFACTURING COMPANY Section Technical /Maintenance Page 4 of 25 5825 NE Skyport Way Portland, OR 97218 (800) 547-6792 FAX: (503) 335-2171 100,000 Miles or 12 Months 2) Drain and refill oil reservoir with SAE 80W/140 oil.

4 3) Pack ball bearing Item 27, with lithium-base extreme pressure grease and install with shield down. Fill hub cap, (Item 32) with grease. 4) Assemble fifth wheel as follows: Tighten castellated nut, Item 29, until mounting flange of hub cannot be turned by hand. Back nut off one castellation, install cotter pin. Torque all fasteners as above. 200,000 Miles or 24 Months 1) Same procedure as 100,000 miles or 12 months. Repeat each 100,000 miles or 12 months. SILVER eagle MANUFACTURING COMPANY (800) 547-6792 FAX: (503) 335-2171 5825 NE Skyport Way Portland, OR 97218 Section Technical /Maintenance Page 5 of 25 Single Axle Converter Dolly REQUIRED MAINTENANCE Refer to illustration, following, for part descriptions.

5 Refer to Parts Catalog for part numbers. First 50 - 100 Miles Consult wheel maintenance instructions. Check wheel nut torque. Recheck at every dismount. Every 1,000 Miles Check axle maintenance instructions. Check axle for oil levels and leaks. First 5,000 miles or 30 days 1) Tighten the fifth wheel/leaf spring U-bolts to 375 lbs/ft torque. CST Models Only: Tighten the axle U-bolts to 375 torque. VAST Models Only: Tighten the axle seat bolts to 420 torque. 2) Inspect springs for broken leaves and missing or broken spring keepers or keeper bolts. 3) Inspect drawbar eye assembly and tighten shank nut (Item 14) as required. NOTE: Tighten shank nut until shock absorber bushings bulge almost to outer edge of shock housing. Be sure to reconnect the shank nut safety wire after tightening shank nut. 4) Tighten all other fasteners as required.

6 Replace any worn, stripped or missing fasteners with appropriate grade and strength. 5) Inspect all air lines and electrical cables for chafing, kinking, leakage or damage. 6) Inspect fifth wheel table assembly for bent, worn, cracked or excessively loose parts. Replace any cracked parts and worn or missing fasteners, readjust or tighten fasteners as necessary. SILVER eagle MANUFACTURING COMPANY Section Technical /Maintenance Page 6 of 25 5825 NE Skyport Way Portland, OR 97218 (800) 547-6792 FAX: (503) 335-2171 Every 25000 - 30000 Miles or every 2 months Consult axle maintenance instructions. Inspect and service axle. First 20000 - 30000 Miles or 90 days Perform 5,000 mile, one month Silver eagle Dolly Maintenance. Every 100,000 miles or annually Consult axle maintenance instructions.

7 Change and inspect axle oil. Consult brake valve maintenance instructions. Service or rebuild brake valves. Perform 5,000 mile, one month Silver eagle dolly maintenance. Inspect shock absorber bushings and spring boot rubbers, replace as necessary. SILVER eagle MANUFACTURING COMPANY (800) 547-6792 FAX: (503) 335-2171 5825 NE Skyport Way Portland, OR 97218 Section Technical /Maintenance Page 7 of 25 Single Axle Converter Dolly 5,000 MILE REQUIRED MAINTENANCE UNIT: _____ MILEAGE: _____ DATE: _____ SERVICED BY: _____ 1) Tighten the fifth wheel/leaf spring U-bolts to 375 lbs/ft torque. CST Models Only: Tighten the axle U-bolts to 375 torque.

8 VAST Models Only: Tighten the axle seat bolts to 420 torque. 2) Inspect springs for broken leaves and missing or broken spring keepers or keeper bolts. 3) Inspect drawbar eye assembly and tighten shank nut (Item 14) as required. NOTE: Tighten shank nut until shock absorber bushings bulge almost to outer edge of shock housing. Be sure to reconnect the shank nut safety wire after tightening shank nut. 4) Tighten all other fasteners as required. Replace any worn, stripped or missing fasteners with appropriate grade and strength. 5) Inspect all air lines and electrical cables for chafing, kinking, leakage or damage. 6) Inspect fifth wheel table assembly for bent, worn, cracked or excessively loose parts. Replace any cracked parts and worn or missing fasteners, readjust or tighten fasteners as necessary. See Reverse for Schematic This page can be reproduced for maintenance files.

9 SILVER eagle MANUFACTURING COMPANY Section Technical /Maintenance Page 8 of 25 5825 NE Skyport Way Portland, OR 97218 (800) 547-6792 FAX: (503) 335-2171 Notes: SILVER eagle MANUFACTURING COMPANY (800) 547-6792 FAX: (503) 335-2171 5825 NE Skyport Way Portland, OR 97218 Section Technical /Maintenance Page 9 of 25 Tandem Axle Converter Dolly REQUIRED MAINTENANCE Refer to illustration, following, for part descriptions. Refer to Parts Catalog for parts numbers' First 50 - 100 Miles Consult Wheel Maintenance instructions. Check wheel nut torque.

10 Recheck at each dismount. Every 1,000 Miles Check Axle Maintenance Instructions. Check axle for oil level and leaks. First 5,000 Miles or 30 days 1) Torque Axle Seat Bolts to 420 ft/lb and torque spring U-bolts to 375 ft/lb. 2) Inspect springs for broken leaves and missing or broken spring keepers or keeper bolts. 3) Inspect drawbar eye assembly and tighten shank nut as required. NOTE: Tighten shank nut until shock absorber bushings bulge almost to same diameter as outer edge of shock housings. Be sure to reconnect the shank nut safety strap after tightening. 4) Tighten all other fasteners as required. Replace any worn, stripped or missing fasteners of appropriate grade and strength. 5) Inspect all air lines and electrical cables for chafing, kinking, leakage or other damage. 6) Inspect fifth wheel table assembly for bent, worn, cracked or excessively loose parts.