Jersey Jack Pinball The Hobbit, Operation Manual

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Game Service & Troubleshooting E-10
E.4
Hobbit Playfield Post Adjustments
Tools Required:
Ratchet
1/4", deep socket
3/8" open end wrench
11/32" open end wrench
#2 Phillips screwdriver
You can make several post adjustments on the Hobbit playfield to make your game play either more liberally or
more conservatively.
1)
The steel mini post between the main flippers (circled in red in figure E10) can be removed to make the game
play a bit more conservatively. See the mini post removal instructions below. A plastic, fir tree rivet (JJP PN: 30-
0082-00) can be used to plug the hole in the playfield.
2)
The steel mini post near the left outlane (circled in blue in figure E10) can be repositioned (or removed alto-
gether) to make the game play more or less liberally/conservatively. There are three pre-drilled mounting holes in
the playfield. The most liberal post position is the highest (furthest from the player) of the three holes (making it
more difficult for the ball to get to the left outlane). As the post is moved closer to the inlane/outlane divider, the
game will play more conservatively (making it easier for the ball to get to the left outlane). The most conservative
adjustment is to remove the post altogether. See the mini post removal or installation instructions below. No
plugs are necessary for the unused holes in the playfield.
3)
The plastic post near the right outlane (circled in violet in figure E10) can be repositioned (or removed altogeth-
er) to make the game play more or less liberally/conservatively. There are three pre-drilled mounting holes in the
playfield. The most liberal post position is the lowest (closest to the player) of the three holes (making it more
difficult for the ball to get to the right outlane). As the post is moved further from the player, the game will play
more conservatively (making it easier for the ball to get to the right outlane). The most conservative adjustment
is to remove the post altogether. See the plastic post removal or installation instructions below. No plugs are nec-
essary for the unused holes in the playfield.
Preparations:
Ensure that all 5 pinballs are in the trough or completely
removed from the game (not in the shooter lane, subway or either of the
VUK holes). Power down the game and remove the playfield glass. Pull
the playfield up and out of the cabinet, to position 2 (shown on pg A-8 of
this manual).
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Figure E10. Hobbit playfield adjustable posts.