Champion Flightmaster Jr., 40240 Owner's Instruction Manual
FLIGHTMASTER JR.®
TRAP OWNER’S INSTRUCTION MANUAL
WARNING: THIS MACHINE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH !
THOROUGHLY READ INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMATION
BEFORE ASSEMBLING, INSTALLING OR OPERATING TRAP !
KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
PART NO. 40240
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
2-7
813
2
WARNING: IMPACT FROM THE POWERFUL SPRING-LOADED THROWING ARM OR FLYING OBJECTS CAN
CAUSE SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. ALL PERSONS IN THE AREA OF THE TRAP OPERATION MUST KEEP
CLEAR OF THROWING ARM AND THE PATH OF THE TARGETS TO AVOID INJURY.
• OPERATE TRAP FROM REAR ONLY. DO NOT LEAVE TRAP UNATTENDED WHEN COCKED.
• READ MANUAL CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING THE TRAP.
• MAKE SURE ALL OPERATORS READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
• ALL PERSONS IN THE AREA OF THE TRAP OPERATION MUST WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION.
• THIS TRAP IS CAPABLE OF THROWING TARGETS A DISTANCE OF OVER 70 YARDS. USE ONLY IN AREAS WHERE
THERE IS NO RISK OF CAUSING INJURY TO ANOTHER PERSON OR CAUSING OTHER DAMAGE.
Congratulations on the purchase of your CHAMPION Trap!
Unpack components from the box and identify all parts before proceeding.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TRAP PARTS LIST:
A. Trap Body - 1 Ea.
B. Flight Rail (Rubber Strip) - 1 Ea. (pre-assembled)
C. Throwing Arm - 1 Ea.
D. Arm Support - 1 Ea.
E. Main Spring - 1 Ea.
F. Rear Leg - 1 Ea.
G. Right Front Leg - 1 Ea.
H. Left Front Leg - 1 Ea.
I. Support Bracket - 1 Ea.
J. Wrench w/Vinyl Grip - 1 Ea. (pre-assembled)
K. Release Cord - 1 Ea.
M. Metal Stakes - 3 Ea.
HARDWARE (PACKED IN PLASTIC BAGS):
L-1 Small Spring (For Ratchet) - 1 Ea.
L-2 Hex Nut, 10mm - 1 Ea.
L-3 Flat Washer, 10mm - 1 Ea.
L-4 Nylon Washer - 1 Ea.
L-5 E-Clip - 1 Ea.
L-6 Hex Bolt, 10mm x 70mm - 1 Ea.
L-8 Wing Nut, 10mm - 1 Ea.
L-9 Black Plastic Target Clip - 1 Ea.
L-10 Flange Nuts, 8mm - 8 Ea.
L-11 Carriage Bolts, 8mm x 20mm - 8 Ea.
L-12 Screws, 4mm x 8mm - 3 Ea. (pre-assembled)
L-13 Red Vinyl Grip (Trigger) - 1 Ea. (pre-assembled)
A
B
C
D
I
J
K
L-8 L-9 L-10 L-11 L-12 L-13
L-6L-5L-4L-3L-2L-1
H
G
FE
K
M
3
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
FIG. 7
C
B
L-12
A
FIG. 4
L-10
F
L-11
FIG. 5
H
L-10
L-11
G
FIG. 6
L-11
L-10
L-11
L-10
ATTACH NUT
FROM THIS SIDE
FINGER TIGHTEN ONLY
ADDITIONAL TOOLS REQUIRED: One Standard Slotted (Flat Blade) Screwdriver.
STEP 1: (FIG. 2) Slide Red Vinyl Grip (L-13) onto Trigger. Insert Support Bracket (I) into Trap Body (A).
(FIG. 3) Install one Carriage Bolt (L-11) and one Flange Nut (L-10). Tighten securely with Wrench.
STEP 2: (FIG. 4) Attach Rear Leg (F) to Trap Body (A) using one Carriage Bolt (L-11) and one Flange Nut (L-10).
NOTE: Nut must be attached on right side as indicated in FIG. 4. Tighten securely with Wrench.
STEP 3: (FIGS. 5 & 6) Join Right and Left Front Legs (G & H) together with Carriage Bolt and Flange Nut.
Finger tighten only. Attach Legs to Trap Body (A) using 2 Carriage Bolts (L-11) and 2 Flange Nuts (L-10).
NOTE: Bolts and Nuts must be attached in exact position as FIG. 6 to allow use of Wrench. Securely tighten all
three nuts with wrench.
STEP 4: (Pre-Assembled) (FIG. 7) Attach Flight Rail (B) to Throwing Arm (C) using three (3) 4mm x 8mm
Screws (L-12). Tighten securely with a Standard (slotted) Screwdriver. NOTE: It is normal for these screws to
be somewhat dicult to turn.
FIG. 2
TRIGGER
L-13
I
A
FIG. 3
L-11
L-10
TRIGGER SPRING
NOT SHOWN
TRIGGER
4
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)
STEP 5: (FIG. 8) Attach Throwing Arm (C) to Arm Support (D) using 3 Carriage Bolts (L-11) and 3 Flange Nuts (L-10).
Bolts should attach from underside, and Flange Nuts from top onto Throwing Arm. Tighten securely with Wrench.
STEP 6: (FIG. 9) Attach Target Clip (L-9) to Throwing Arm (C) by pressing it into the two slots making sure it “snaps” into
place. Be sure “nger” of Target Clip points in direction shown.
STEP 7: (FIG. 10) Attach Small Spring (L-1) to Arm
Support (D). First, hook one end of Spring into Groove,
and then hook the other end through hole in Pawl.
IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE END OF SPRING IS
HOOKED COMPLETELY THROUGH HOLE IN PAWL.
STEP 8: (FIG. 11) Apply Lubricant and then insert
Shaft of Arm Support (D) into Trap, as shown. Make
sure there is no gap between the Arm Support and the
Gear. If there is a gap, rotate the Arm Support until it
drops in place. Press the E-Clip (L-5) into Shaft Groove.
This will take a reasonable amount of force, so use Pliers to
press the E-Clip into place.
STEP 9: (FIG. 12) Swing Arm clockwise to the
12 o’clock position. Do not swing arm past the 12
o’clock position. Throwing Arm (C) should be in line
with Trap Body.
STEP 10: (FIG. 13) Drop Hex Bolt (L-6) inside Main
Spring (E). Connect loop of Main Spring to Arm Support (D)
and place bolt through hole in Support Bracket (I). Attach
Nylon Washer (L-4),
Flat Washer (L-3), and Hex
Nut (L-2). Tighten Nut
until Spring is taut. Gap
between end of Mainspring
and Bracket should not be
more than 1 inch. Attach
Wrench (J) and hold in
place with Wing Nut (L-8).
FIG. 9
L-9
FIG. 8
L-10
D
C
L-11
FINGER POINTS TOWARDS
TIP OF THROWING ARM
FIG. 10
HOOK SPRING COMPLETELY
THROUGH PAWL HOLE
L-1
L-1
D
FIG. 11
D
A
FIG. 13
D
E
J
L-6
L-4
L-3
L-2
L-8
GROOVE
PAWL
APPLY
LUBRICANT
TO SHAFT AND
TOP OF GEAR
GEAR
E-CLIP
(L-5)
I
HOOK SPRING COMPLETELY
THROUGH PAWL HOLE
FIG. 12
C
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