How to Repair Tasco Scopes

Tasco Optics produces a range of products including a set of scopes used for wildlife and bird watching. These scopes use argon-filled chambers to prevent internal fogging, specially coated optic lenses, hard rubber casings and telescoping tripods. Tasco does not recommend disassembly of the optic chambers, because the lenses are highly technical and calibrated. Taking the lenses apart voids any warranty on the products.

Things You'll Need

  • Set of small, optic-sized screwdrivers
  • Chamois clothes
  • Lens cleaner
  • Cotton swabs
  • Clear epoxy
  • Can of compressed air
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Instructions

    • 1

      Turn the pan-arm counterclockwise. This is the arm that spins the Tasco scope on its tripod. Turn the scope counterclockwise until it comes off the rod. Dip a chamois cloth into some solvent, and wipe the full length of the rod; wipe the threads where the handle comes off. Wipe the inside of the handle on the threads.

    • 2

      Pinch and move the eye-piece focus. If loose, wipe out the seam with the chamois-solvent corner. Push the eye-piece into its housing.

    • 3

      Pull the eye-piece's rubber gasket up and out. Check the sides for cracks or rips. If present, fill the cracks with the clear epoxy. Do not let the epoxy enter the seam.

    • 4

      Tighten the screws on the tripod connections and pan-arm. Ensure that all connections are tight and in proper working order. Do not over-tighten. Turn the screws clockwise until you feel resistance. Stop when the resistance becomes rigid.

    • 5

      Dip a chamois cloth in the lens cleaner. Wipe the scope's lenses using a circular motion. Let the lenses dry, and then spray them with compressed air.