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WOBBLE BIRD® ELECTRONIC TRAP BASE PART NO. 40924 OWNER’S INSTRUCTION MANUAL WARNING: Traps can cause serious injury or death ! Thoroughly read instructions and safety information before assembling, installing or operating Wobble Bird ! Keep this instruction manual for future reference.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: The Wobble Bird Base is designed for mounting the Champion Workhorse or Wheelybird traps only. Do not use your wobble bird base for any other purpose. Never attach or tow the base by vehicle. • The Wobble Bird Base is to be used in conjunction with the Champion Workhorse or Wheelybird trap thrower.
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Wobble Bird Base Parts List 11 12 Wobble Bird Sub-Assembly Bolt Cup, Small Wobble Bird Bracket Bolt Cup, Large Stand, Rear Leg Bushing (2) Stand, Front Legs M12 Washer (2) 8mm x 45mm Hex Head Bolt (2) 10mm Lock Washer (2)
Assembly (for use with Workhorse Trap and included Tripod Stand) STEP 1: Attach Wobble Bird Bracket (2) to Stand, Rear Leg (3) using two M8 x 25mm Hex Head Bolts (8), four M8 Washers (17), and two M8 Locknuts (18).
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Assembly (for use with Workhorse Trap and included Tripod Stand) STEP 2: Attach Wobble Bird Sub-Assembly (1) to assembly from previous step using four M8 x 25mm Hex Head Bolts (8), eight M8 Washers (17), and four M8 Locknuts (18).
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Assembly (for use with Workhorse Trap and included Tripod Stand) STEP 3: Attach Stand, Front Legs (4) to assembly from previous step using two 8mm x 45mm Hex Head Bolt (5), four M8 Washers (17), and two M8 Locknuts (18). STEP 3...
Tripod Stand 1. Before installing a trap on the Wobble Bird Base, safely conduct a safe release on the trap and then safely remove the mainspring. Refer to your trap’s manual regarding the proper procedure for safe release and removal of mainspring.
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25mm Socket Head Bolt (7) as shown. c. Insert the M10 x 25mm Socket Head Bolt (7) with washers from previous step through the Wobble Bird Base Sub-Assembly (1), Bushing (12) and into the Workhorse chassis as shown. Do not tighten bolt completely.
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Insert the M10 x 25mm Socket Head Bolt (7) with washers from previous step through the linkage bracket, M10 Washer (16), Wobble Bird Base Sub-Assembly (1), Bushing (12) and into the Workhorse chassis as shown. Do not tighten bolt completely.
Assembly of Wobble Bird Base with Trap Taxi (not included) NOTE: Not all hardware provided with the Wobble Bird Base is used when attaching Trap Taxi components. 1. Using two 13mm wrenches (or adjustable wrenches), attach Wobble Bird Sub-Assembly (1) to Wobble Bird Bracket...
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If you are no longer in possession of the trap manual, do not continue assembly or use of the unit and contact Champion customer service at (800) 379-1732 or look for a link to the manual on the web page for your trap at: www.championtarget.com.
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Assembly of Wobble Bird Base with Trap Taxi (not included) 4. In order to properly install the hardware in step 4, it is necessary to temporarily disconnect the horizontal motion linkage on the Wobble Bird Base. a. Remove hitch pin.
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M8 Locknuts (18). b. It will be necessary to rotate the upper portion of Wobble Bird Base counterclockwise with respect to the lower portion until the sprocket is clear enough that the rearmost bolt can be easily inserted through the assembly.
NOTE: Not all hardware provided with the Wobble Bird Base is used when attaching a WheelyBird trap. 1. Before installing a trap on the Wobble Bird Base, safely conduct a safe release on the trap and then safely remove the mainspring. Refer to your trap’s manual regarding the proper procedure for safe release and removal of mainspring.
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Install one Bolt Cup, Large (11) and one M12 Washer (13) onto the M10 Shoulder Bolt (6) as shown. d. Insert the M10 Shoulder Bolt (6) with Bolt Cup, Large (11) and M12 Washer (13) from previous step through the Wobble Bird Base Sub-Assembly (1) and into the WheelyBird chassis as shown. Do not tighten bolt completely.
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M10 x 25mm Socket Head Bolt (7) as shown. b. Insert the M10 x 25mm Socket Head Bolt (7) with washers from previous step through the linkage bracket, Bushing (12), Wobble Bird Base Sub-Assembly (1), and into the WheelyBird chassis as shown. Do not tighten bolt completely.
• Do not load, unload, turn on, turn off , or conduct a safe release on the trap while the Wobble Bird Base is operating. Always turn the Wobble Bird Base off before performing any of these tasks.
Make sure the Wobble Bird Base is turned off and disconnected from power. • Do not maneuver, transport, conduct repairs or maintenance on the Wobble Bird Base while it is connected to power.
Using the provided 8mm hex key, remove M10 Shoulder Bolt (6) with Bolt Cup, Small (10) as shown. Ensure M12 Washer (13) remains in position between Wobble Bird Sub-Assembly (1) and linkage. Workhorse trap users, ensure Large Washer (9) between the Workhorse trap chassis and the Wobble Bird Sub-Assembly (1) stays in position.
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WOBBLE BIRD OPERATION (Alternate Single Axis Motion) (For Left and Right motion only-continued) d. Turn over Bolt Cup, Small (10) and reassemble as shown. Do not tighten bolt completely. Note: The throwing arm path indicator has been removed from this image for greater clarity.
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On the other side of the trap, using the provided 8mm hex key, remove M10 Shoulder Bolt (6) with Bolt Cup, Large (11) and M12 Washer (13) as shown. Workhorse trap users, ensure Large Washer (9) between the Workhorse Trap chassis and the Wobble Bird Sub-Assembly (1) stays in position. 11 13...
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WOBBLE BIRD OPERATION (Alternate Single Axis Motion) (For Left and Right motion only-continued) Turn over Bolt Cup, Large (11) and reassemble as shown. Maneuver trap to desired elevation and tighten both M10 Shoulder Bolts (6) to secure trap in place.
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WOBBLE BIRD OPERATION (Alternate Single Axis Motion) 1. For Up and Down motion only: a. Looking at the rear of the trap, remove and retain the two hitch pins as shown. b. Pull down clevis pin. c. Rotate horizontal movement linkage as shown and pull down off stud. Retain all components.
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WOBBLE BIRD OPERATION (Alternate Single Axis Motion) (For Up and Down motion only-continued) d. Install one end of the horizontal movement linkage onto the stud and capture in place with hitch pin as shown. e. Rotate horizontal movement linkage where the clevis pin can be pushed through horizontal movement linkage and captured in place with hitch pin as shown.
• Ensure switch is turned on. • Ensure circuit breaker has not tripped. • Ensure Wobble Bird Base is appropriately setup for dual axis function. Your Wobble Bird Base is sent from the factory in this configuration. SYMPTOM: MOTOR MOVES BUT WOBBLE BIRD BASE DOES NOT CORRECTIVE ACTION: •...
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LIMITATIONS ON INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. The above warranty provides the sole and exclusive warranty available to the customer in the event of a defect in material or workmanship in the CHAMPION WOBBLE BIRD BASE.
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CHAMPION TRAPS AND TARGETS 9200 Cody Overland Park, KS 66214 Toll Free: (800) 379-1732 Website: www.championtarget.com Email: tech.expert@vistaoutdoor.com PRINTED IN CHINA MADE IN CHINA 8/20/18...
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