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OWNERS MANUAL
FOR MEC 500E ATA
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Version 2

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  • Page 1 OWNERS MANUAL FOR MEC 500E ATA Page 1 Version 2...
  • Page 2 PLEASE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO SETTING OR TUNING THE MACHINE. CAUTION: ANY MEC CLAY TARGET MACHINE MUST BE IN THE DISARMED STATE WITH THE BATTERY DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS, LOADING THE CLAY TARGETS OR TRANSPORTATION OF MACHINE.
  • Page 3 Photos below show adjustment with carousel fitted, but you can remove the carousel to make adjustment easier if preferred. ** ALL MEC MACHINES ARE SET UP USING THE WHITE FLYER STANDARD TARGETS. ADJUSTMENTS NEED TO BE MADE WHEN USING OTHER BRANDS...
  • Page 4 UNDERSTANDING THE CONTROL BOX ROTATION DISARM OSC. MAIN BREAKER BREAKER REMOTE DISARM SOCKET FIRE COUNTER BUTTON Rotation Toggle Switch – Pushing the switch downward will turn the oscillation motor on. Note that the oscillation motor will randomly start/stop when the machine is in operation. This prevents shooters from being able to predict the direction of the next target.
  • Page 5 Breakers – The breaker on the left is for the oscillation motor. The breaker on the right is for the cocking motor. If the breaker trips, it needs to be pushed back in to reset. Counter – Records the number of targets thrown by the machine and is not resettable. Step 4 –...
  • Page 6 ADJUSTING THE ELEVATION OF THE MACHINE Step 8 – Adjust the machine elevation by loosening the ¾” nut on the side of the machine as shown below. Extending the turnbuckle will tilt the machine backwards to the desired angle. Once the correct angle is achieved, RETIGHTEN the nut.
  • Page 7 ADJUSTING THE TILT/ANGLE OF THE MACHINE Step 9 – Adjust the machine tilt by loosening the (2) ¾” nuts on the rear side (Photo #1) and the (2) ¾” nuts on the front side (Photo #2) of the upright of the machine as shown below. Tilt the machine to the desired angle by adjusting the turnbuckle.
  • Page 8 CENTERING THE FIELD Step 10 – The machine will come set with the bolt in the center of the rotation gear box shaft as shown in Photo #1 below. To center the field, fire a clay and see if the clay comes out of the center of the trap house and travels straight away down the center of the field.
  • Page 9 REMOVE TOP JAM ONLY! Page 9 Version 2...
  • Page 10 Step 15 – You can adjust the distance that the clay is thrown by extending the spring. This is achieved by winding tension on or off the main spring using a ¾” wrench or the optional ¾” extended socked which can be attached to an impact drive. This should be done with the machine in the disarmed/safe condition for small adjustments.
  • Page 11 Step 19 – Press the fire button on the pull cord or wireless release. This will cause the machine to fire a clay target and then reset to the firing position. Pressing the fire button again will do the same as above.
  • Page 12 FAULT FINDING MECHANICAL CAUTION: ANY MEC MACHINE MUST BE IN THE DISARMED STATE WITH THE BATTERY DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS, LOADING WITH CLAYS OR TRANSPORTING 1. The Machine breaks clays - Check loading cycle first: Check that clay in the carousel is intact, not chipped or cracked. If in doubt, remove suspect clays and refill with ones known to be intact.
  • Page 13 When loading the clays be sure there are no tight spots in the carousel. Occasionally machines can suffer slight damage to the carousel. Check throwing cycle next: Check that the bolt holding the arm to its clamp block is tight. Check arm for chunks missing from the black arm rubber or any other physical damage to the arm.
  • Page 14 The clay goes no distance (even though the main spring is wound up tight). The arm is probably bent upwards causing clay to go under it at its tip. This will also cause clays to break, the solution, is to straighten or replace the arm. The clays are inconsistent in direction.
  • Page 15 FAULT FINDING ELECTRICAL CAUTION: ANY MEC MACHINE MUST BE IN THE DISARMED STATE WITH THE BATTERY DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS, LOADING WITH CLAYS OR TRANSPORTING 1. Machine does not Arm Check: Battery is charged and that connections are tight.
  • Page 16 3. Inline fuse. Found inside electrical box. (7.5amp automotive type 2 prong fuse) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZZmYQtybAE replacing fuse Check the above items. (c) If your machine has a Gray Arm / Dis-arm box. Make sure the wires inside are in good shape, free of corrosion and not pinched on the bottom of the box.
  • Page 17 Disconnect the Pull Cord and switch the trap back on. If the trap cocks normally - then the Pull Cord is damaged or shorted out. Alternatively, the push button switch is stuck in or faulty. If the trap continues to fire – Check to make sure the Throwing arm is contacting the roller limit switch arm. The arm should pass over the limit switch with only a small amount of space.
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  • Page 19: Customer Service

    For any questions regarding setup or use of any MEC Clay Target Machines, please give us a call or you can visit us on our website for video footage showing how setup and adjustments are made.