Troubleshooting; Optional Trap; Contact Information - Champion 40904 Owner's And Operator's Manual

WARNING: ALWAYS CHECK THAT THE
THROWING MECHANISM AND SAFETY FEATURES
ARE IN GOOD CONDITION AND THAT THE TRAP
IS FREE OF DEBRIS BEFORE EVERY USE. FAILURE
TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN THIS PRODUCT COULD
INCREASE RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
TRANSPORTATION & STORAGE
WARNING: TRANSPORT AND STORE TRAP
WITH THE MAINSPRING REMOVED AND OUT OF
CHILDREN'S REACH. UNINTENTIONAL FIRING OF
THE TRAP CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
FROM BEING STRUCK BY THE THROWING ARM.
1. Ensure throwing arm is in the 9 o'clock to 12 o'clock
(uncocked) position.
2. Carefully release spring tension by loosening the
10mm hex nut.
3. Remove the mainspring.
4. Once mainspring is removed, manually rotate
throwing arm to 6 o'clock position.
5. If necessary, detach throwing arm path indicator
and supports.
6. Store trap indoors away from the elements and
out of children's reach.

TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM -
TRIGGER MALFUNCTION
Corrective action:
• Trigger Springs missing or broken - replace
• Tab on end of Throwing Arm missing or damaged -
replace Throwing Arm.
SYMPTOM -
TRIGGER DIFFICULT TO RELEASE
Corrective action:
• Lubricate Trigger Mounting Rivets and Trigger Post,
• Cock trap with less force (or more slowly).
SYMPTOM -
RATCHET MECHANISM MALFUNCTIONS
Corrective action:
• Inspect Ratchet Springs - replace if bent, rusted, or
broken
• Clean and lubricate Ratchet Pawls.
SYMPTOM -
TARGET CLIP RATTLES OR RUBS THROWING ARM
Corrective action:
• Bend target clip with hand.

OPTIONAL TRAP

SkyBird™ Trap Assembly...................................40903
Add a second trap to the stand for throwing pairs
of targets and rabbit targets.
Includes foot release base, post mount and all
mounting hardware.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Champion Traps and Targets
1 Vista Way
Anoka, MN 55303
Toll Free: (800) 379-1732
Website: www.championtarget.com
Email: tech.expert@vistaoutdoor.com
SYMPTOM -
BROKEN, ERRATIC, OR UNSTABLE TARGETS
Corrective action:
• If rubber strip of Flight Control Rail is damaged, replace
Flight Control Rail Assembly.
• Check position of Flight Control Rail. Use lowest holes for
battues and rabbits - top holes for all other targets.
• Decrease Mainspring Tension.
• Adjust tension of Target Clip. The Target Clip should press
against the target just enough to hold it in place
• Make sure lip of target is tucked under Flight Control Rail.
• If target jars loose before fi ring, cock trap with less force.
• Inspect targets for fi ne cracks.
• Bent or cracked Throwing Arm – replace.
• Make sure all screws and bolts are tight on the Throwing
Arm and Flight Control Rail.
SYMPTOM -
"TAILING TARGET" (Target tilts to right or left)
Corrective action:
• Check if trap is placed on a level surface.
SYMPTOM -
FLIGHT DISTANCE GRADUALLY DECREASES
Corrective action:
• Increase Mainspring tension.
• Replace Mainspring Assembly.
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