Silver Eagle 16971, Operation, Service & Parts Manual

SILVER EAGLE MFG. CO.  -  5825 NE Skyport Way, Portland OR  97218 

(503) 281-0727  -  (800) 547-6792  -  (503) 335-2171 Fax 

 www.silvereaglemfg.com 

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SINGLE AXLE CONVERTER DOLLY 
REQUIRED MAINTENANCE 

Refer to illustration, following, for part descriptions. 
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. 

Tighten the axle seat bolts to 420 lbs./ft. 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. 

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