Champion WOBBLE BIRD, 40924 Owner's Instruction Manual

WOBBLE BIRD® ELECTRONIC TRAP BASE

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.

PART NO. 40924

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE

Safety Instructions 1
Wobble Bird Base Parts List /Tools Required for Assembly 2
Assembly (for use with Workhorse Trap and included Tripod Stand) 3-5
Assembly of Workhorse Trap onto Wobble Bird Base with Tripod Stand 6-8
Assembly of Wobble Bird Base with Trap Taxi (not included) 9-12
Assembly of WheelyBird Trap onto Wobble Bird Base with Trap Taxi (not included) 13-15

Wobble Bird Operation (Standard Dual Axis Motion) 16
Wobble Bird Operation (Alternate Single Axis Motion: Left/Right only) 17-21
Wobble Bird Operation (Alternate Single Axis Motion: Up/Down only) 22-23

Troubleshooting 24
Warranty Statement 25

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.
Mounting any other thrower to the base can cause serious personal injury and/or potential damage to base
and trap.

• Always disconnect the trap’s tension spring and/or power source prior to mounting it to the base. Never
attach a trap to the base while the throwing arm is in the cocked position.

• Use caution when moving your Wobble Bird Base. Always disconnect the tension spring and power source
from the trap and Wobble Bird Base before movement. Always secure the base from movement before
activating trap. Avoid rough terrain and chock wheels if necessary. Never re trap while the base is being
relocated or transported.

• Stand at rear of trap when in use. Stay clear of throwing arm at all times. Do not leave trap cocked and
unattended.

• Use only in a controlled environment where you can be certain no one is in the area who could be in the line
of the trap’s trajectory or line of re. Never use when children are in the area.

Congratulations on the purchase of your CHAMPION Wobble Bird Base !

1. Unpack components from the box and identify all parts before proceeding with any assembly.

2. Carefully inspect the carton and Wobble Bird Electronic Trap Base to be sure that damage hasn’t occurred during

shipping. If damage is found to have occurred during shipping do not use Wobble Bird Electronic Trap Base and
report any damage found immediately to the shipper.

3. Carefully remove trap assembly and all other components from cardboard shipping box and other smaller boxes.

Remove all hardware from bags.

4. Ensure that all parts were included in shipping container and cartons. If any parts are missing do not use the

Wobble Bird Electronic Trap Base and call the CHAMPION TRAPS AND TARGETS Customer Service Department at
[phone] to obtain replacement parts.

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Wobble Bird Base Parts List

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1. Wobble Bird Sub-Assembly

2. Wobble Bird Bracket

3. Stand, Rear Leg

4. Stand, Front Legs

5. 8mm x 45mm Hex Head Bolt (2)

6. M10 Shoulder Bolt (2)

7. M10 x 25mm Socket Head Bolt (2)

8. M8 x 25mm Hex Head Bolt (6)

9. Large Washer (2)

10. Bolt Cup, Small

11. Bolt Cup, Large

12. Bushing (2)

13. M12 Washer (2)

14. 10mm Lock Washer (2)

15. 8mm Hex Key

16. M10 Washer (3)

17. M8 Washer (16)

18. M8 Locknut (8)

19. Ground Stakes (3)

Tools Required for Assembly (Listed in order of usage)

• 13mm wrench or adjustable wrench (2pcs)

• 8mm Hex Key (Provided)

• 10mm wrench or adjustable wrench (used for Workhorse only)

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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).

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Assembly of Workhorse Trap onto Wobble Bird Base
with included 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.
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 [phone] or look for a link to the manual on the web page for your trap at:
www.championtarget.com.

2. Several components on the Workhorse Trap will need to be removed from the trap.

a. To disassemble the trap, remove both Wire Lock Pins (F4).
b. Using a 10mm wrench, remove both Arm Path Tube Studs (F3). The Rear Leg (F6) can now be removed from

the trap.
c. Re-install both Arm Path Tube Studs (F3) using a 10mm wrench.
d. Using a 13mm wrench, remove both Front Legs (F5).

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3. The following hardware conguration (below) shall be used when installing a WORKHORSE TRAP to the Wobble
Bird Base. Installation steps are shown in detail on the following pages. If you will be installing a WHEELYBIRD, see
page 13 for proper hardware assembly.

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Assembly of Workhorse Trap onto Wobble Bird Base
with included Tripod Stand

4. Installation of left side hardware:

a. With the Bushing (12) resting in the Wobble Bird Sub-Assembly (1) hole, have another person help you

carefully lower the trap into position. (Note: Wheel bearing grease or petroleum jelly can be used to keep the

Bushing (12) in place during assembly. Use only enough to hold it in place. Remove excess when step is complete.)

b. Once the trap is in position, install one 10mm Lock Washer (14) and one M10 Washer (16) onto the M10 x

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.

d. Slide the Large Washer (9) between the Workhorse trap chassis and the Wobble Bird Sub-Assembly (1)

ensuring it rests over the pressed in nut on the Workhorse Chassis.
e. Install one Bolt Cup, Large (11) and one M12 Washer (13) onto the M10 Shoulder Bolt (6) as shown.
f. 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), Large Washer (9) and into the Workhorse chassis as shown. Do not

tighten bolt completely.

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