How to Troubleshoot an EasyBird Trap

The three competitive shotgun sports of traps, skeet and sporting clays all target clay pigeons launched into the air by a trap machine like the EasyBird Auto-Feed. The EasyBird launches standard 108 mm or 110 mm clay pigeons with a range adjustable from 35 yards to 50 yards. Targets can be cycled at a maximum rate of one per second and may be released by a remote foot-controller with a 50-foot cable. A single charge of the EasyBird's 12-volt deep-cycle battery throws between 3,000 and 5,000 targets.

Instructions

  1. Motor Doesn't Run

    • 1

      Make sure the main function switch is in the "On" position and no circuit breakers on the rear panel are tripped.

    • 2

      Check the battery charge state and verify that the battery cables are connected in proper polarity.

    • 3

      Verify that free movement of the throwing arms is not obstructed.

    Motor Runs but Throwing Arm is not Cocked

    • 4

      Recharge the battery if the charge state is low.

    • 5

      Inspect the drive bar on the motor and replace it if necessary.

    • 6

      Examine the coupler between the gearbox and the motor. Replace if necessary.

    Throwing Arms Cock but Do Not Fire

    • 7

      Make sure the main function switch is in the "On" position.

    • 8

      Check the integrity of all electrical connections.

    • 9

      Verify that the fire button on the remote controller is operative.

    Targets Do Not Drop Onto the Throwing Arm After it Cocks

    • 10

      Check to see if the throwing arm limit switch is damaged.

    • 11

      Loosen the switch screws to adjust the throwing arm limit switch.

    • 12

      Move the switch toward the center of the trap to make the arms stop further from the main body of the trap. Move the switch toward the end of the trap to make the arms stop closer to the trap.

    Throwing Arm Fires Continuously

    • 13

      Loosen the switch screws to adjust the throwing arm limit switch.

    • 14

      Move the switch toward the center of the trap to make the arms stop further from the main body of the trap. Move the switch toward the end of the trap to make the arms stop closer to the trap.

    • 15

      Inspect the fire button on the remote control. Determine if it is stuck in the "On" position.

    • 16

      Check the controller wires on the remote control for shorts.

    Excessive Vibration or Noise

    • 17

      Verify that all bolts and fasteners in the trap machinery are tight.

    • 18

      Examine the trap mainspring for excessive spring slap.

    • 19

      Move the trap arm to the 12 o' clock position. Adjust the mainspring tension to remove slack from the spring. Loosen the tension adjustment lock nut. Rotate the tension adjustment screw clockwise to increase spring tension.