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B. If using the auto prime system:
Refer to the exploded view on page 4 for visual
reference and part names.
If your Iron Press was purchased as a kit, the main
body (base and cap) of the priming system should
be installed and set correctly from the factory. If you
purchased an Auto Prime Upgrade, install it now with
the same ¼-20 screws that were supplied for the
manual priming system:
• First, remove the primer shuttle using the steps in
Section C.
• Thread down the ¼-20 mounting screws, but do not
tighten. The priming base should still be able to move
(Figure 5).
• Insert the primer shuttle through the opening in the
front of the ram, so that it goes into the slot formed by
the cap and base (Figure 6).
• Ensure that the primer shuttle can slide freely, and
tighten down the ¼-20 screws. Keep moving the
shuttle while tightening to check for binding. If the
shuttle begins to bind, loosen the mounting screws,
adjust the position of the priming base, and
re-tighten.
• SLOWLY test the operation of the priming system
using the press handle. If resistance is felt, stop the
operation and check for binding or interference. Also,
keep in mind that the system will become smoother
once broken in.
• If the primer punch already installed on the shuttle
is not the correct size for the primers you are using,
refer to Section C for instructions on changing
punches.
C. Removing the primer shuttle/changing punches:
To ease installation of the priming system, or for the
changing of primer punches, the primer shuttle is
removed by doing the following:
• Remove the primer slide spring (Figure 7).
• Unscrew/remove the spring stud (Figure 8).
• Raise the ram to move the shuttle away from the front
of the press, and lift up on the shuttle retainer block
to remove it (Figure 9).
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 7
Primer Slide
Spring
Figure 6
Ram
Figure 8
Figure 9
Primer
Shuttle
Primer
Shuttle
Priming
Base
Mounting
Screw
Shuttle Retainer
Block
