Premier 2000 Series Service Manuallines

BEFORE GETTING STARTED:

► This procedure should only be performed by a
qualified mechanic.
► Measure the wear on the coupling's pintle
hook. If the wear is at or exceeds 20% of the
cross section, the coupling is considered Out of
Service. Do Not continue.
► NOTE: These instructions cover complete
disassembly and assembly of ALL of the
2000 series coupling components, including
pieces not included in the 2000PK specifically.
Please follow the instructions that apply to your
replacement components.
► Tools required: snap ring pliers; 1 7/16" & 1
1/16" sockets; flat-bladed screw driver.
► CAUTION: When removing and replacing
snap rings the appropriate snap ring plier tools
are necessary. Do not attempt removal or
replacement without the correct snap ring plier
tools. In addition, use caution when removing
and replacing snap rings – Do not over-expand
them as damage could result. Also, when
assembling a snap ring into position - Make
certain that the snap ring is fully seated into the
groove.
► Safety glasses are required for all of the
following procedures.
► Prior to disassembly, familiarize yourself with the
location of all the various parts in the coupling.
This will assist in the assembly process.
► See attached Image Reference Section(s)
with photos and/or drawings to identify various
product parts.
► These procedures apply for all of the model 2000
Series Couplings: 2200, 2300, 2300B, 2400, &
premier manufacturing company
THE FIRST NAME IN QUALITY COUPLINGS
2000PK SERVICE GUIDELINES
2400H; though most of the images used in this
document are of the model 2200.

DISASSEMBLY

1) The 2000 series coupling should be positioned
upright, as if mounted, with the latch in the
closed position. See Image #2 in the Image
Reference Section; the 2072 Latch is located at
the top of the coupling.
2) Locate the 2071 Bolt, which resides within the
2072 Latch, and remove the 297 Locknut from
the right side. Slide the 2071 Bolt out from the
left side. Rotate the 2073 Latch Lock backwards
to the open position and remove the 2072A
Spring and 2072 Latch. The 2072B Bushing
should be inside of the 2072 Latch bolt hole.
3) Locate the 388 Pin, which resides within the
2073 Latch Lock, and remove the 44-62 Snap
Ring from the left side. Slide the 388 Pin out
from the right side and remove the
2073 Latch Lock; 2073A Spring; 2073B Bushing;
and 373B Spacer.
4) IF you are replacing the 279 or 379 Shoe and its
components, then determine your model number
and follow instructions for either A or B below:
Otherwise, continue on to #5.
A) FOR MODELS 2200, 2300, 2400, 2400H:
Locate the 274 Bolt, which resides within the
279 Shoe at the bottom of the coupling and
remove the 274A Locknut from the right side.
Slide the 274 Bolt out from the left side and
remove the 279 Shoe and 266 Spring.
B) FOR MODEL 2300B ONLY:
See Image #3 and position the coupling
so that you are looking at the back side
(mounting base opening). Push the straight
leg of the 376 Spring to the right and upward,
until it has gone up and over the top of the
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