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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PERFORMANCE TESTING/ADJUSTMENTS 

1.  Pull the lever into the uncoupling position.  This is where the lever is pulled out and held up by the “Catch Point” 

indicated in view A-A.  If the lever won’t stay up, the adjuster nuts on the adjuster at the back end of the lever are 
probably screwed in too far.  Back them off until lever will stay on the catch point. 

 
2.  Test the 5

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 wheel for proper coupling with a test kingpin.  Test with the lever in the uncoupling position.  If it doesn’t 

release from the “catch point”, then the adjuster nuts probably need to be screwed in further. 

 
3.  With the jaw closed or in the coupled position, pick the lever up and out of the locked position.  Hold the lever just shy of 

falling back into the locked position.  Release the lever to ensure that it passes freely into the locked position. 

 
4. When 

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 Wheel functions properly, tighten the lever adjuster locknut securely. 

ADJUSTMENT OF LEVER & JAW ASSEMBLY 

1.  Release Jam Nut (refer to View B-B) 
2.  Tighten bolt until lever is secure against Jaw assembly. 
3.  Loosen bolt ¼ turn or until assembly moves freely. 
4.  While holding bolt secure from turning, tighten jam nut. 

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