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Maintenance Information
Regular maintenance is essential to a game's continuing contribution to the operator's earnings.
Lubrication
The two main lubrication points of the Ball Release mechanism are the pivots for the arm. The
mechanisms of other playfield devices are somewhat similar to the Ball Release. and have the
same lubrication requirements.
A medium viscosity oil (switch target grease) is satisfactory for
these devices.
Because of the functional design (arm-actuated via solenoid plunger operation). the pivot points
of the Left and Right Kickers ("Slingshots") all require lubrication as a regular servicing
procedure.
Lubrication to ensure proper operation also applies to the target blades of the Drop Targets. MBI
Instrument Grease. also known as Drop Target Switch Lubricant. with a Williams' part number
of EIl65. is a recommended lubricant.
Switch Contacts
Playfleld Switches
For proper game operation. switch contacts should be free of dust. dirt. contamination. and
corrosion. Blade switch contacts are plated to resist corrosion. Cleaning blade switch contacts
requires gentle closing of the contacts on a clean business card or piece of paper. and then pulling
the paper about 2 inches. which should restore the clean contact surface. Adjust the switch
contacts to a 1/16-inch gap.
FUpper Switches
This game uses the new Fliptronic II Electronic Flipper System.
The End-of-Stroke switches.
now called Breakaway switches. are NORMALLYOPEN. The switch should close when the flipper
is energized.
All Breakaway switches and flipper button cabinet switches are gold flashed
computer grade leaf switches. Only low computer current is carried thru these switches. DO NOT
FILE or abrasively clean these switches! DO NOT REPLACE these switches with the old style
tungsten high current type switches as intermittent operation could occur. Unlike the old style
of flipper. a Breakaway switch failure does not harm the flipper. The game will notifies the
operator of the switch being
nus-adjusted
in the test report. but continues to play. The
Breakaway switches are a means by which the new electronic flippers feel and play with all of
the subtleties of the old flippers.
Cleaning
Good game action and extended playfield life are the results of regular playfield cleaning. During
each collection stop. the playfield glass should be removed and thoroughly cleaned and the
playfield should be wiped off with a clean. lint-free cloth. The game balls should be cleaned and
inspected for any chips. nicks. or pits. Replace any damaged balls to prevent playfield damage.
Regular. more extensive. playfield cleaning is recommended.
However. avoid excessive use of
water and caustic or abrasive cleaners because they tend to damage the playfield surface.
Playfield wax (or any carnauba based wax). or polish may be used sparingly. to prevent a buildup
on the playfield surface. Do not use cleaners containing petroleum distillates on any playfield
plastics because they may dissolve the plastic material or damage the artwork.
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