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- Page 1 OWNERS MANUAL MEC 500E DOUBLES ATA Page 1 Rev. 1...
- 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 ** ALL MEC MACHINES ARE SET UP USING THE WHITE FLYER STANDARD TARGETS. ADJUSTMENTS NEED TO BE MADE WHEN USING OTHER BRANDS OR STYLES OF TARGETS** Page 3 Rev. 1...
- 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 Step 4 – Check that the ARM/OFF/DISARM switch on the electrical box is in the position. Step 5 – Visually check, from the rear of the machine, that the motion of the Throwing Arm is not restricted or blocked in any way. CAUTION: ALWAYS OPERATE THE MACHINE FROM BEHIND, NEVER FROM THE FRONT OR THE SIDES OF THE MACHINE.
- 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 3. RETIGHTEN BOTH 2. TIGHTEN OR LOOSEN NUT 1. LOOSEN NUT NUTS SECURELY TO DESIRED SPRING TENSION WHEN DONE!!! ADJUSTING FROM SINGLES TO DOUBLES As you can see in the photo below, the black knob is in the lowest slot on the aluminum component. This position will pass the clays on to the next hole location in the top plate.
- Page 10 There is spring tensioner on the bogie wheel that can be adjusted to help transfer clays over the holes in the top plate. This will come set from factory but may need adjustments over time. Page 10 Rev. 1...
- Page 11 Adjusting the Back Rail The back rail on this machine does come with some adjustments. This can allow you to open or close your field slightly when needed. Simply loosen the knob on the bottom of the throwing plate and move the rail to where needed and retighten. Step 16 –...
- Page 12 Thanks for choosing MEC! Every machine is hand set and tested prior to leaving our shop to ensure quality. We take pride in our products, so you can have a better experience in the field. Your...
- Page 13 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 14 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. If damage has occurred the black arm rubber should be replaced. Check for damage to the throwing plate, in case it has been dented, bent or burred.
- Page 15 3. Carousel does not rotate. Check the following: The Carousel pusher arm is not jammed with broken clays or dirt. The pusher return spring is broken or missing. With the pusher arm withdrawn, the carousel should be free to rotate with a small amount of friction. This is adjusted by tightening or loosening of the lock nut on top of the carousels shaft.
- Page 16 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 17 If the machine still fires by itself – Throwing arm timing could have slipped. Call the Technical Support Line for help. Do not hesitate to call MEC OUTDOORS Customer Service @ 1-800-797-4632 for help on diagnosing any problems with your MEC Clay Target Machine.
- Page 18 CORRECT POSITION OF MACHINE BASE IN TRAP HOUSE Page 18 Rev. 1...
- Page 19 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.
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