Hoyt COMPOUND-2003 User Manual
Compound Bow
Owner ’s Manual
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Hoyt USA family!
As a member of an elite team, you will be
pleased to know that you have purchased the
finest crafted, most dependable bow on the
market. Only the finest components go into
every Hoyt USAbow along with over 70 years of
experience in bow technology and manufacturing. With some basic maintenance your new
bow should provide you with years of pleasure
and dependable service.
543 North Neil Armstrong Road
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116-2887
(801) 363-2990 Phone
(801) 537-1470 Fax
www.hoytusa.com
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BOW OWNER’S PERSONAL RECORD
Fill in the following Personal Bow Record for
your later reference.
Bow Serial Number
Hoyt USA Bow Model
Purchased From
Purchase Date
Draw Length “ Draw Weight #
Bowstring Length “ Cables Length “
Control Cable Length “
Important Note:
Save your sales receipt. That receipt is your proof of
date-of-purchase. Proof of date-of-purchase will be
required should your bow ever need warranty service. The following space has been reserved for you to
staple or tape your sales receipt for safe and convenient keeping.
IMPORTANT!
Staple or tape your sales receipt
here for safekeeping.
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COMPOUND BOW TERMINOLOGY
Limbs
Limb Pocket
Limb Weight
Adjustment Bolt
Sight Window
Grip
Stabilizer Bushing
Limb Weight
Adjustment Bolt
Limb Pocket
Limbs
Cam
Weight Locking Screw
Riser
Weight Locking Screw
Axle
Yoke
Control
Cable
Buss Cable
Bow String
Cable Guard Bar
Cable Guard
Glide
Buss Cable
Control
Cable
Cam
Axle
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WARNING!
YOU’RE RESPONSIBLE FOR ARCHERY SAFETY
Please read the following safety information.
Disregarding these rules may cause serious injury to
yourself or property.
1. NEVER “DRY FIRE” YOUR BOW. Dry fire means
to draw and release the bowstring without an arrow.
Firing a bow without an arrow to absorb the energy
can cause severe damage to your bow and possible
injury to the shooter or others nearby. Let-down the
bow slowly and carefully from any drawn position be prepared for a possible violent letdown.
2. NEVER EXPOSE YOUR BOW TO EXTREME
HEAT OR PROLONGED EXTREME DAMP.
Excessive heat, such as that experienced on a sunny
day inside a closed vehicle, could cause limb failure.
Prolonged storage in a hot dry attic or damp basement could also be damaging. Store the bow properly when it is not in use.
3. CAREFULLY INSPECT YOUR BOW BEFORE
EACH USE. Carefully note the condition of the bow-
string, limbs and riser before you shoot. Frayed bowstrings should be replaced. Damaged or suspect
limbs should be reported to your local dealer for
inspection or replacement.
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4. BE SURE OF YOUR BACKSTOP. Make sure that
the backstop you use is large enough to catch a stray
arrow and that it is thick enough that the arrow cannot completely penetrate it. Make sure that it is positioned in a safe direction away from dwellings and
other people.
5. BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET. Make sure that
there are no persons, livestock, buildings or other
objects behind or near your target. Be absolutely
sure of your target in low light conditions.
6. INSPECT ALL ARROWS. Before shooting,
inspect your arrows for defects. Discard cracked or
dented shafts. Replace damaged or loose fletching
and nocks.
7. ALWAYS BE SAFE. Never shoot straight up. Be
careful around strings and cables when using broadheads. Cutting strings and cables can cause serious
damage to your bow and possible injury to you or
others. Do not draw the bow beyond its maximum
draw length. Never point or aim a drawn bow at
another person. Children must be supervised by an
adult.
8. READ AND HEED ALL WARNINGS. Hoyt USA
cannot be held responsible for injuries suffered or
caused by misuse, unsafe or improper arrow and
bow combinations. Hoyt USA cannot be held
responsible for injuries sustained when using an
altered or modified Hoyt USA bow.
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WARNING
This bow is a deadly weapon.
Always abide by all safety advisements.
Children must be supervised by an adult.
COMPOUND BOW MAINTENANCE
Your bow is a mechanical device and as such, is subject to wear and need of periodic inspection, adjustment and service. Hoyt USA recommends that you
take your bow to a Hoyt authorized pro shop at least
once a year for a yearly professional maintenance and
inspection. Areas to be inspected are axles, spacers,
lubrication of axle bushings (Hoyt Cam & 1/2 bows
do not require axle bushing lubrication), e-clips,
strings, cables, limbs and riser.
The following information provides helpful instruction on the proper care and maintenance of your new
Hoyt bow. Keep this manual as a handy guide for
future reference.
STRINGS AND CABLES
Apply a light coat of bowstring wax to your bow’s
cables and string on a regular basis. Hoyt USA suggests once every two weeks during peak use. Use a
high quality bowstring wax available at your local
Hoyt Pro Shop. This will keep your bow’s strings and
cables in good condition. To assure best results
replace D-75 string and cables when wear is evident
or every two years under normal use conditions.
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Insist that Hoyt USA string and cables be used on
your bow. Beware of lesser quality string and cables
as they may alter the performance of your bow or
cause damage to it.
ECCENTRIC LUBRICATION
For conventional bearings or bushings, a light spot
lubrication of the axles where they pass through the
eccentric should be done on a regular basis (1,500 2,000 shots). In adverse hunting conditions where
dirt, dust or moisture are encountered, lubrication
may be done on a daily basis. Hoyt USArecommends
you use a silicone or Teflon based lubrication or any
other quality grease available at your local Hoyt USA
Pro Shop. It is not recommended that you use
“Penetrating Oils” such as WD-40, EZ-#7, Fast Break,
etc.
Note: Cam & 1/2 bows feature sealed ball bearings
and should not be lubricated. If your cams do not
turn freely, it may be time to replace the bearings.
BOW PRESS USE
Never allow your bow to be put into a bow press
unless it is operated by a knowledgeable bow technician. Hoyt USA recommends that all necessary
adjustments requiring the use of a bow press be done
by an authorized Hoyt Pro Shop.
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