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EASYBIRD AUTO-FEED

6 - PACKER

Part No. 40911 (40912 with Oscillating Base)

Instruction Manual

WARNING! THIS MACHINE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

THOROUGHLY READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING TRAP.

Summary of Contents for 40911

Page 1: ...YBIRD AUTO FEED 6 PACKER Part No 40911 40912 with Oscillating Base Instruction Manual WARNING THIS MACHINE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH THOROUGHLY READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING TRAP ...

Page 2: ...10 8 Installing the Mainspring 11 9 Battery and release cord installation 12 IV Trap Operation 13 1 Adjusting the Target Retainer 13 2 Loading the Magazine and Firing the Trap 15 V Oscillating Base Operation 16 VI Adjustments 17 1 Throwing arm limit switch 17 2 Elevation Adjustment 18 3 Distance Adjustment 19 4 Oscillating Base Angle Adjustment 20 VII Troubleshooting 21 VIII Maintenance 22 IX Reco...

Page 3: ...gets in the air at one time Target is delivered directly to the throwing arm no target plate to adjust Maximum throwing distance approximately 75 yards On Off Safe Release switch safely and easily uncocks throwing arm Heavy duty clutch frame mainspring and cocking motor with gearbox Easy mainspring and elevation adjustments Arm Path Indicator Ring provides visual indication of throwing arm path fo...

Page 4: ...of the trap to allow the trap to be uncocked before approaching it Provide for safe access to the switch that will not require anyone to walk in front of the trap to load targets or perform work on it WARNING IF THERE IS A TARGET ON THE THROWING ARM SAFE RELEASING THE THROWING ARM WILL THROW THE TARGET DO NOT STAND IN FRONT OF THE TRAP WHILE SAFE RELEASING THE THROWING ARM 1 FIGURES 1 2 3 Before p...

Page 5: ...uts undue stress on the mainspring 5 Always load the trap magazine from the rear of the trap 6 Keep hands and body outside the trap and throwing arm path indicator areas FIGURE 4 while the trap is operating This ring shows the throwing arm s path when throwing a target WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FIGURE 4 Throwing Arm Path Indicator Throwing Arm Pat...

Page 6: ...rvice Department at 800 379 1732 to obtain replacement parts ITEM DESCRIPTION A 6 Packer Trap with magazine plates B Instruction Manual 1ea C Safety Ring Tube 3 ea D Trap Body Hardware Carton D 1 Front Tube Support 2 ea D 2 Mainspring D 3 Mainspring Bolt D 4 Mainspring Bushing D 5 Flat Washer D 6 Tension Adjustment Flange Nut D 7 Tension Adjustment Lock Nut E Magazine Hardware Carton E 1 Inner Mag...

Page 7: ...mm x 75mm Hex Head Bolt 2 ea K 3 10mm x 50mm Hex Head Bolt 6 ea K 4 10mm x 20mm Hex Head Bolt 4 ea K 5 10mm Hex Nut 5 ea K 6 10mm Lock Nut 7 ea K 7 10mm Washer 2 ea K 8 Large Washer 4 ea K 9 E Clip 2 ea L Oscillating Base If Equipped L 1 Oscillating Base Unit L 2 Mounting Bolts Washers and Lock Nuts 4 ea L 3 Gear Motor L 4 Circuit Breaker L 5 Drive Belt L 6 Power Cable Assy G H F I K 2 J K 4 K 9 K...

Page 8: ...ex Nuts 10mm Hex Nut 10mm x 50mm Hex Head Bolt 10mm x 50mm Hex Head Bolt 10mm x 100mm Hex Head Bolts 10mm x 20mm Hex Head Bolts 2 10mm Hex Nuts 10mm Lock Nut E Clip 2 Use these 4 holes to mount 6 Packer with oscillating base to frame with 10mm x 50mm Hex Head Bolts and Lock Nuts Large Washer 4 Qty K 1 10mm x 110mm Hex Head Bolt 2 K 2 10mm x 75mm Hex Head Bolt 2 K 3 10mm x 50mm Hex Head Bolt 6 K 4 ...

Page 9: ...ap The ON OFF SAFE RELEASE switch for the EASYBIRD 6 PACKER Trap is located on the rear of the trap to allow the trap to be uncocked before approaching it Provide for safe access to the switch that will not require anyone to walk in front of the trap to load targets or perform work on it Front of Trailer Mounting Bolts If mounting the 6 Packer to the oscillating base Use the 10mm x 20mm hex head b...

Page 10: ...ten all four 4 bolts on Front Tube Supports securely 2 Slide three 3 pieces of Arm Path Indicator Tubing C over ends of Front Tube Supports and Rear Tube Support Studs at rear of trap body This ring indicates the approximate path of the Throwing Arm WARNING FAILURE TO KEEP HANDS AND BODY OUTSIDE THE THROWING ARM PATH INDICATOR AREA CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM BEING STRUCK BY THE THR...

Page 11: ... top and bottom magazine plates by removing the cardboard protective wrapping and the wire ties that secure them to each other FIGURE 5 4 The magazine is assembled following the picture shown in figure 6 NOTE When installing the eighteen 18 socket head cap screws that secure the inner and outer magazine stubs on the bottom of the magazine assembly gently tighten the screws until they stop and turn...

Page 12: ... NOTE Brake disk is shown separated from bottom of magazine for clarity 2 Rotate the magazine index pawl clockwise and while holding index pawl in place place the magazine ratchet gear on the shaft and align the keyway in the shaft collar with the keyway in the magazine shaft FIGURE 9 Insert the key and attach the retaining plate with the socket head cap screw as shown Figure 8 Brake Disk Locating...

Page 13: ...ear of body 4 Attach the hook end of the mainspring through the crankshaft eyebolt located inside of trap body First remove the wire tie holding the eyebolt in position and rotate the eyebolt so it is pointing toward rear of trap 5 Slide Mainspring Bushing D 4 over Mainspring Hex Bolt so small end fits into trap body 6 Attach Flat Washer D 5 and Tension Adjustment Flange Nut D 6 7 With the throwin...

Page 14: ...ON BEFORE CONNECTING THE OSCILLATING BASE POWER CORD 1 Unplug the power switch battery clips cord from the oscillating base power cord if they are included and save this cord for future use 2 Plug the oscillating base power cord directly into the matching connector on the bottom rear of the 6 Packer trap WARNING MAKE SURE THAT THE ON OFF SAFE RELEASE SWITCH IS SET TO THE OFF POSITION BEFORE CONNEC...

Page 15: ... of the target splitter is the same height as the small gap between the first bottom and second target in the column Step 4 To raise the height of the target splitters along with the retainer rollers loosen the upper adjusting nylon lock nut on the retainer system and turn the lower nylon lock nut counter clockwise until the target splitter is aligned with the gap between the bottom and second tar...

Page 16: ...NLY Turn stop pin lock nuts down towards top plate until the flat side of the top lock nut is resting against the target splitter arm This will decrease the movement of the target splitter arm for the 110mm targets and ensure that the last target in each magazine column feeds correctly Target Splitter Arm Stop Pin Lock Nuts Stop Pin Lock Nut Setting for 110mm International Targets Only TOP VIEW FR...

Page 17: ...ft of this column with up to 25 targets 108mm standard or 110mm international 6 Rotate the magazine assembly clockwise until the column that was just loaded is halfway over the large drop hole 7 Load each of the remaining magazine columns with up to 25 targets Ensure that there is an adequately charged 12VDC battery connected to the trap and that the remote release cord is safely away from the tra...

Page 18: ...ease the switch when the trap rotates to the position desired WARNING IF THERE IS A TARGET ON THE THROWING ARM SAFE RELEASING THE THROWING ARM WILL THROW THE TARGET DO NOT STAND IN FRONT OF THE TRAP 7 When reloading the trap first turn the ON OFF switch for the Oscillating Base to the OFF position Move the ON OFF SAFE RELEASE switch on the 6 Packer Trap to the SAFE RELEASE position momentarily to ...

Page 19: ...he switch towards the center of the trap for the arm to stop further away from the edge of the main body Move the switch towards the end of the trap for the arm to stop closer to the edge of the main body Be sure to re tighten the mounting screws after adjusting the switch 2 Adjust arm so that a target drops onto the throwing arm as the arm is cocking The tip of the arm should stop about 1 2 from ...

Page 20: ...FE RELEASE SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION AND THE BATTERY IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE TRAP 1 To adjust the elevation slightly loosen the four nuts two on each side of the trap 2 Change the elevation by grasping the trap main body and pivoting the trap to the desired position Leave clearance between the rear edge of the trap body and the lock down nut if using the oscillating base 3 Re tighten the four...

Page 21: ...tment Flange Nut clockwise to increase spring tension and target distance or counter clockwise to decrease spring tension and target distance 2 Maximum spring tension is set when mainspring bushing contacts the step on the mainspring bolt At this point the Tension Adjustment Flange Nut cannot be turned clockwise any farther It is recommended spring tension be adjusted in five turn increments and t...

Page 22: ...inkage bar 4 Loosen top flange nut by turning counterclockwise until it touches bottom of lock nut 5 Turn linkage bar bolt counter clockwise with a pliers or short arm hex wrench until linkage bar bolt clears bottom plate of oscillating base 6 Slide linkage bar bolt to the optional 34 degree hole 7 Turn linkage bar bolt clockwise into bottom plate tapped hole until flange nut touches bottom plate ...

Page 23: ...se system is damaged V THE THROWING ARM DOES NOT STOP AND CONTINUES FIRING 1 The throwing arm limit switch is damaged or out of adjustment 2 Remote release system fire button stuck in the on position 3 Remote release system cord wires are shorted together VI EXCESSIVE TRAP NOISE OR VIBRATION 1 Check all bolts to make sure they are tight 2 The mainspring is loose causing spring slap Check to make s...

Page 24: ...IS IN THE OFF POSITION AND THE BATTERY HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE EASYBIRD 6 PACKER TRAP Preventive Maintenance Action Frequency Remove dust dirt and target debris with soft brush Before every use Check mounting bolts to insure they remain tight Every month or 8 000 cycles Lubricate moving parts with a good quality Teflon Every month or 8 000 cycles based lubricating oil such as OUTERS Tri Lub...

Page 25: ... Spare Parts QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION LOCATION 1 45305 Mainspring Page 4 D 2 1 40226 Flight Rail Page 3 Figure 3 1 45293 336 O Ring set of 2 Page 13 Figure 10 1 45311 Oscillating Base Drive Belt Page 5 L 5 ORDERING PARTS Parts can be ordered through the Champion Traps and Targets Customer Service Dept at 800 379 1732 Prices are subject to change without notification Minimum order value of 10 00 ...

Page 26: ...If you require parts or service assistance please call the CHAMPION TRAPS AND TARGETS Customer Service Dept at 800 379 1732 2015 CHAMPION TRAPS AND TARGETS Anoka Minnesota 55303 24 ...

Page 27: ... provided at no charge THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DEFECTS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM CARELESSNESS MISUSE IMPROPER INSTALLATION MODIFICATION OR NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR IN ORDER FOR THIS WARRANTY TO BE IN EFFECT YOU MUST FILL OUT THIS WARRANTY CERTIFICATE AND RETURN IT TO CHAMPION TRAPS AND TARGETS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE THE WARRANTY CERTIFICATE MUST BE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY AND SIGNED BY THE OWNER...

Page 28: ...mer Service Dept at 800 379 1732 2015 CHAMPION TRAPS AND TARGETS Anoka Minnesota 55303 26 CONTACT INFORMATION Champion Traps and Targets 1 Vista Way Anoka MN 55303 Toll Free 800 635 7656 Internet www championtarget com Email tech expert vistaoutdoor com MADE IN CHINA PRINTED IN CHINA 02 17 16 ...

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