17153 - SL 900 Manual V2.9
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1. Pg Car dre N 4 TUR go lag cotti gt gt E 4 lt lt e y ci bi 13 When installing the shot bar return rod 16733 use your left hand to move the lock link down over the slot in the shot dispenser bellcrank Fig 16 Now insert the hook end of the shot bar return rod 16733 through both parts On the bottom of the rod is a blue wing nut 13799 spring and white rod bushing 16734 Slide this end into 15 Position the Dillon bin 17125 on the the receiver and snap the rod bushing in the machine s right side then place the shotshell chute platform Thread the blue wing nut 13799 up 16672 between the machine and the Dillon bin until there is some spring tension against the 17125 Fig 18 platform two to three turns Do not fill the shot dispenser at this time 14 the spent primer 16699 its spent primer cup bracket 16209 it s located on the lower right hand side of the machine s platform f slide the cup onto the bracket rails Fig 17 ee install the roller handle 22183 ig 23 FACTORY SETTINGS The SL 900 shotshell machine has been assembled and tested using Winchester AA hulls A sample is included with the machine Station One The collet sizer is adjusted for IE the brass base Fig 20 Station Two Inside the powder die 16744 you ll find the powder funnel Fig 21 This pa2. gem up TT 8 Change the locator buttons First remove the locator buttons by pressing and holding the locator button down Reach below the platform and rotate the locator button until it snaps free Fig 4 Remove all three locator buttons Next retrieve the new locator buttons from the 20 gauge conversion box Place the spring on the locator button place it in the platform press down and rotate as needed to allow the locator button to snap into place Fig 4a 44 TUM L t indetta CAI n RITA Pr As OW hA mary T T y t P 9 At Station 2 place the yellow locator insert 20 gauge onto the Station 2 locator Fig 5 10 Move the roller handle to the down position x yw E 11 Place the 20 gauge shellplate on the platform Fig 6 12 Insert the shellplate bolt Use a 1 4 Allen wrench to thread the shellplate bolt down until it stops then loosen no more than 1 4 of a turn 13 Use a 1 8 Allen wrench to secure the 1 4 28 brass tip set screw Do not over tighten 14 Reinstall the ejector wire 16676 Fig 7 15 Return the roller handle to the up position ASSEMBLY CONVERSION 3 From the 20 gauge conversion box retrieve the RIGHT REAR OF THE MACHINE 20 gauge casefeed sleeve Fig 9 and place it on the 1 Remove the hulls and the clear casefeed tube casefeed body Reinstall the screw and washer onto from
3. amp 17134 17603 3 13856 14026 lt 17472 16711 N C gg e AV T d 4 14026 17472 N 17472 o Automatic Powder Measure Assembly Qu es 14041 9 16904 Part Description 13652 Powder Bar Part Large 13691 Powder Measure Tube Only 13793 Roller 13799 Blue Wing Nut 13801 Tinnerman Nut 13845 Collar Sleeve 13848 Bellcrank Bushing 13853 Powder Bar Insert Large 13858 Rod Compression Spring 13871 Bellcrank Cube 13882 Powder Measure Lid 13893 Powder Bar Post Large 13921 Powder Measure Plug 13939 Body Collar Clamp 13940 Connector Body Collar 13943 Powder Bar Bolt 13958 Powder Bar Bolt Washer 14023 8 32 x 3 4 BHCS 14037 10 24 x 3 4 SHCS 2 14041 Bowed Washer 14202 Powder Measure Tube Screws 14808 Collar Roller Bushing 2 16340 Nylon Lock Nut 16731 Spring 16732 Pivot Pin 16734 Rod Bushing 16904 10 32 1 1 2 SHCS 17140 Pin 13858 17350 Powder Bar Return Rod 17838 P M Lock Link 13801 17839 P M Slotted Bellcrank 20063 Powder Bar Assembly Large 22273 Powder Dispenser Body Shot Dispenser Assembly 22134 12 gauge shown 17138 17202 17143 17139 Xx 17142 17573 13701 CCC h 1 4 0 2 6 1 17476 US A C SJ gt 16904 14808 _ DM 16733 14023 D P 2d 16736 16734 CE MAU lt E
4. Rod Compression Spring Bellcrank Cube 3 8 Index Ball 10 24x3 8 BHCS 1 4 20 x 3 8 BHCS 1 4 20 x 23 4 Bolts 1 4 28 Brass Tip Set Screw Slide Return Spring Pawl Spring 1 4 28 Adjustment Bolt 1 4 Washer 1 4 28 x 3 4 SHCS 1 4 20 Nuts 10 24 x 5 8 SHCS 10 32 Set Screw Toolhead Pins 8 32x3 8 SHCS 8 32 x 3 4 BHCS 8 32 x 1 2 BHCS 10 24 x 3 4 SHCS 1 4 Wave Washer Index Ball Spring Case Insert Slide Spring Cap 8 32 x 1 4 BHCS Collar Roller Bushing Link Arms 650 Machine Mounts Spent Primer Cup Bracket 1 4 Fender Washer 1 4 20 x 11 2 Hex Bolts 10 32 Nylock Nut Toolhead Toolhead Die Lockplate SL Crank Indexing Block Shotshell Chute SL 900 Parts List Part 16675 16676 16677 16678 16679 16680 16681 16682 16683 16684 16691 16692 16693 16694 16695 16696 16697 16698 16699 16700 16701 16702 16705 16707 16708 16709 16710 16711 16713 16714 16717 16721 16723 16724 16725 16726 16727 16731 16732 16733 16734 16735 16736 16737 16738 16739 16740 16741 16742 16743 16744 16746 16747 16748 16750 16751 16752 16753 16904 17123 Description Shellplate 12 ga Ejector Wire Wad Swing Arm Wad Guide Sleeve Sleeve Compression Spring 1 16 x 1 2 Roll Pin Wad Guide Swing Arm Torsion Spring Case Insert Slide Slide Block Primer Transfer Arm Arm Pivot Pin Transfer Arm Spring Station Two Locator Locator Pivot Screw Locator Torsion Spring Case Insert Ramp SL Platform Spent Primer Cu
5. 13858 13989 13799 S lt gt 13801 Wad Swing Arm Assembly Finished Shotshell Dimensions 12 gauge shown Here are some dimensions of a typical 12ga shotshell Always use a quality dial caliper when measuring your shotshells Length may vary dependent upon shotshell manufacturer Dimensions shown are for maximum uncrimped overall length If you find it necessary to adjust the collet size die try to shoot for a middle of the road measure of the brass base 17352 9 16681 ES 16679 D 800 809 Dia 16678 typical base E NOTE Periodically diameter T lube this sleeve with light oil Wad Seated Depth M P Wad amp Shot Approx Depth When developing loads for 78 107 112 120 shotshells be aware of your wad 11 8 oz 1 30 1 35 16677 seated depth Here s a reference 1 1 4 oz 1 45 1 50 guide for the popular wad and shot weight used presently Example if your loads currently use a wad for 1 1 8 oz of shot and you decide to reduce 13840 your shot weight and switch to 7 8 of an ounce wads readjust the shot dispenser tube via the body collar adjustment screw Clockwise rotation raises the shot dispenser tube and decreases the depth the wad is seated into the shotshell Counterclockwise rotation lowers the shot dispenser tube and the wad will get seated deeper into the shotshell 17604 k Finished Round Information seated depth 13789 Your loaded r
6. Fig 48 6 Move the roller handle 22183 down The first hull is getting a charge of powder at station two NU 3 4A j 7 Return the roller handle 22183 to its rest position The first hull advances to station three another fired hull is fed to the shellplate and the hull at station two is ready to receive a new primer Fig 49 5 WE b b LAI 5s 8 Push the roller handie 22183 to its full aft stop and hold as using your left hand you pick up a plastic wad and place it into the wad guide 16681 This same aft stroke seated the new primer into the hull at station two and the hull at station one is fully seated into the shellplate Release the 9 Move the roller handle 22183 down The is seated It then receives a charge of shot Again the hulls in station one and station two are being processed as well Fig 51 lt a e pae n ks _ 10 Raise the roller handle 22183 to its full aft stop The first hull advances to station four and the other hulls advance as well Fig 52 If you encounter resistance STOP Do not force the handle There may be something blocking the primer transfer arm See the troubleshooting section for instructions on how to proceed 11 Push the roller handle 22183 aft to seat the primer into the hull at station two and place a new plastic wad in the wad guide 16681 Special note An imp
7. located on the end of the shot bar 16738 Counterclock wise turns will reduce the shot charge weight Clockwise turns will increase the shot charge weight Adjust as needed NOTE Its always easier to make adjustments when the bar is empty and in the forward drop position 7 Again repeat steps 4 and 5 until you re happy with the shot charge Remember to place the clear hopper lid 17138 back onto the shot dispenser amp tighten the bolt set screw 16740 Now that you have determined the shot charge let s move on to station four and five where the starter crimp die 16747 and final seat crimp functions are performed Let s use the same hull with shot 1 Place the hull with shot into station four then back to its rest position The formed and folded hull has just completed station four and has advanced to station five Fig 35 Lie is ay 9 a 3 Once again move the roller handle 22183 down As you return to the rest position you ll see the completed round advance and move out of the machine The completed round will fall down the shotshell chute 16672 and land in the Dillon bin 17125 Fig 36 Review the dummy round you ve just made Let s go ahead and make one more dummy round Please note when making these dummy rounds we start at station two and then go through all the remaining stations on the machine This is the introductory process Next we ll be adding empt
8. 2 Move the roller handle to the down position 3 Use a 1 8 Allen wrench to loosen the 1 4 28 brass tip set screw 1 2 a turn The brass tip set screw is located on the left side of the machine below the platform in the mainshaft 2 A 20 gauge conversion kit box containing a one 20 gauge shellplate 10612 b three locator buttons 16753 with locator rings 10602 and springs 17126 c one yellow station 2 locator insert 10603 d two yellow wad guides 1 spare 10610 e one 20 gauge casefeed sleeve assembly 22128 Fig 1 CONVERTING THE MACHINE The following is a step by step routine to use for converting your machine to reload other gauges Refer to your SL 900 reloading manual as needed 1 Drain the shot via the shot dispenser drain Hint use an old coffee can widemouth water jug or shot bag to catch the shot 2 Disconnect the return rods on both the shot and powder dispensers 3 Remove the shot fitting e clip on the shot A e 4 2 dispenser and slide the fitting out of the dispenser E Go cas s was housing 4 While the machine is in this configuration it is good time to exchange the red wad guide 12 4 Remove the two black toolhead pins and s with clou wad 20 remove the toolhead from the machine 43 5 Return the roller handle to the up position 6 Use 1 4 Allen wrench to unscrew the shellplate bolt 7 Remove the shellplate from the machine
9. Top Clear Lens Rubber Insert Powder Die E Clip 11 4 Die Lock Ring 1 0 Die Lock Ring Manual SL Frame Machined Shot Fitting E Clip Powder Bar Return Rod Die Lock Bolt Spring Button Phish Spring Socket Gate 3 8 Washer 032 Thick 10 32 x 5 8 Tray Cover Screw Shot Drain Collet Sizer Spring Clear Industrial Vinyl Tubing Box Shot Drain Ext Spring Washer 100 Thick Black Knob Clevis Pin 1 4 20 x 41 2 Hex Head Screw 175 dia x 1 4 20 Post Primer Seater Assembly Final Seat Plug A A 12 Ga Tyton Clamp P M Lock Link P M Slotted Bellcrank SL 900 Foam Insert Set Stem Screw Eight Star Crimp Dillon Powder Measure Shot Dispenser Assy 12 ga Roller Handle Assembly 12 Ga Casefeeder 110v Red Flag Lock Link Lock Link Torsion Spring Pivot Pin Return Spring Pin Shot Bellcrank Rivet SL Bellcrank Stud Spare Parts Bag SL 900 Mounting Assembly 16222 4 13856 4 16672 4 4l 9 oy 13911 4 e 13856 4 16221 4 13988 4 Upper Machine Assembly 17123 13613 13989 NI NN C ECL c3 0 a B A 7 B gt HY H Shot Container Assembly 16724 Casefeeder Assembly OS 14137 13732 4 13738 2 13539 17133 Casefeeder Assembly Part 13400 13473 13539 13540 13632 13685 13732 13736 13738 13779 13813 13833 139
10. and fasten the machine your bench and plug it into a 110v AC outlet 220v securely to the forward ed e of the bench Fig 3 for European casefeeders Place a handful of empty hulls into the casefeeder approximately 10 Turn the unit on and familiarize yourself with its operation Notice how every time an empty hull exits the casefeeder it passes a microswitch Later in the loading process you will see that every time the hull is next to the microswitch the motor will shut off Fig 6 a Wu 3 Install the casefeed post 17123 and the shot post 17124 to the frame of the machine using the two long 4 1 2 bolts 6 clamps 13613 2 1 4 washers and 1 4 20 nuts Fig 4 6 Place the casefeeder on its post Find the clear feed tube and place the bottom of the tube into the 12 Ga casefeed sleeve 17130 Align the casefeeder on the post with the clear feed tube and snap the feed tube into its receiver Snug the 1 4 20 screw on the rear of the casefeeder to secure the position of the casefeeder Please do not fill the 4 Locate the shot container and place it on its clear feed tube with empty hulls This step will be post Fig 5 completed later Fig 7 20 Be sure to secure the small but important screw located at the rear of the bowl at the base This little screw 13685 secures the entire bowl assembly to the casefeed post 17123 Fig 8 uif
11. appears at station two Remove this primer and set it aside Fig 46 3 Move the roller handle 22183 down The first hull is being resized and the old primer has been removed from the hull m 11 Raise the primer gate and the group of primers will slide down to the primer slide upper 416713 Fig 44 Note that every complete stroke of the roller handle 22183 will feed one primer into the machine while at the same time completing the other processes within the machine Da n J y LETS BEGIN MAKING FEW ROUNDS 4 Return the roller handle 22183 to its rest position The first hull advances to station two and another hull has been fed to the shellplate Fig 47 3 If you re like me you have already figured out that when you cycle the roller handle 222183 hulls feed into the shellplate and primers also feed into the machine Let s begin making a few rounds and I ll explain the loading process using the first hull as our guide E 5 Push the roller handle 22183 away from you Doing so seats the new primer into the first hull at station two and another hull is fully seated into the shellplate at station one To ensure that you have fully seated the primer into the hull it is important to stroke the operating handle to its full aft position 29 handle 22183 down and then back up to its full With experience you will acquire the feel of the primer being seated fully
12. increase the weight or counterclockwise to reduce the weight Adjust as needed Adiusting the Plastic Wad Depth A wmm plastic wad was included with your SL 900 machine when it was built and adjusted at the factory If you have selected a wad that uses a lighter or heavier load of shot you ll need to readjust the position of the shot dispenser Using a 5 32 Allen wrench loosen the two screws on the collar guide clamp 16737 Fig 62 3 16 Allen wrench is used to rotate the body collar adjustment screw 16736 p x When n with light shot load laste wads it may be necessary to adjust the shot dispenser position Rotate the body collar adjustment screw 16736 clockwise to raise the shot dispenser Tighten all the collar screws then test the changes Fig 63 When reloading with heavy shot load plastic wads it may be necessary to adjust the shot dispenser position Rotate the body collar adjustment screw 16736 counterclockwise to lower the shot dispenser Tighten all the screws then test the changes 5 Adjusting the starter crimp Die This die has been adjusted at the factory using Winchester AA hulls If you have another brand of hull you d like to reload it may be necessary to readjust this die Test run a hull through the machine to decide if any changes are needed What we like to see is a 60 closure of the top formed and folded This is important so that station five s final crimp seat can
13. or flattened Go ahead and squeeze them Fig 1 A Dillon Bin B Shotshell Chute C Strong Mounts D Universal Mounting Kit and Hardware needed for Strong Mount installation E Shot Container and Post F Shot Dispenser Hardware G Shot Bar Return Rod and Powder Bar Return Rod round again so they won t get stuck in the casefeed tube 16705 Returning the roller handle 22183 to its full aft position will advance the hull to station two where a new primer is inserted into the hull when you push the roller handle 22183 The automatic primer system holds 100 shotshell primers Every complete stroke of the roller handle 22183 will feed a primer to the hull The automatic powder system is also located at station two The hopper holds one half pound of powder and has a fully adjustable powder bar The automatic powder system is hull activated Move the roller handle 22183 down When the hull contacts the expander powder funnel 16746 the powder measure is pushed up causing the powder bar to move and dispense one charge of powder into the hull Raise the roller handle 22183 to its rest position The powder bar will recharge and the hull will advance to station three At the third station left front of the machine we will insert the wad and meter the shot into the shell Move the roller handle 22183 aft as if you are seating a primer into the hull You will see the wad swing arm 16677 tilt out ready t
14. produce a uniform folded crimp Fig 64 We found that when we reloaded Remington hulls and wads we would need to adjust the starter crimp die 16747 down The heavier walled Remington hulls appear to be somewhat more resistant to being formed and folded Turn the starter crimp die 16747 down approximately one half turn clockwise as needed 33 Reloading with Federal hulls and wads requires a little readjusting as well Raise the starter crimp die 16747 approximately one half turn counter clockwise This will help produce a uniform folded crimp Winchester hulls Versatile wads loaded fine and required little or no adjustment at all Remington hulls and Versatile wads also loaded fine Remington hulls and Figure 8 wads require adjustment The stiffer style Figure 8 wad needs to be compressed do so by lowering the wad seated depth 1 to 2 full turns as detailed under step 4 of Changes and Adjustments Also reducing the shot charge weight may be necessary when using this wad Follow the above changes with a readjustment of the starter crimp die 16747 turn the die down approximately one half turn clockwise as needed as detailed under step 5 of Changes and Adjustments 6 Adjusting the final crimp Die Two adjustments are available here on the final crimp die Example if some of the reloads you have just finished appear shallow as shown on page 17 then turn the seat plug clockwise down using
15. proper operations have been completed e SMOKING Do not smoke while reloading or allow anyone else to smoke in your reloading area Do not allow open flames in reloading area e SAFETY DEVICES Do not remove any safety devices from your machine or modify your machine in any Way e LEAD WARNING Be sure to have proper ventilation while handling lead components or when shooting lead bullets Lead is known to cause birth defects other reproductive harm and cancer Wash your hands thoroughly after handling anything made of lead e LOADS AND LENGTHS Avoid maximum loads and pressures at all times Use only recommended loads from manuals and information supplied by reliable component manufacturers and suppliers Since Dillon Precision has no control over the components which may be used on their equipment no responsibility is implied or assumed for results obtained through the use of any such components Refer to a reliable loading manual for overall length OAL e QUALITY CHECKS Every 50 100 rounds perform periodic quality control checks on the ammunition being produced Check the amount of powder being dropped and primer supply e RELOADING AREA Keep your components safely stored Clear your work area of loose powder primers and other flammables before loading e COMPONENTS Never have more than one type of powder in your reloading area at a time The risk of a mix up is too great Keep powder containers closed Be sure to in
16. resume simply remove the stop block and the primers will begin feeding again the next time you cycle the handle 28 Gauge Conversion Instructions A 28 gauge conversion package 22139 includes the following items 1 A complete toolhead assembly with dies installed Station 1 collet sizer amp depriming pin assembly Station 2 powder die with 28 gauge powder funnel and retaining clip Station 3 complete shot dispenser assembly with 1 2 oz 1 0 oz shot bar and 28 gauge shot drop tube Station 4 starter crimp star radius form insert Station 5 new spring over floating taper crimp die Fig 1 toolhead Ww assembly c E a muri e NAE 1 RE d oe b j 2 28 gauge conversion kit box containing one 28 gauge shellplate 10625 b three locator buttons 16753 with locator rings 10602 and springs 17126 c one green station 2 locator insert 10624 d two green wad guides 1 spare 10620 e one 28 gauge casefeed sleeve assembly 22129 Fig 1 CONVERTING THE MACHINE The following isa step by step routine to use for converting your machine to reload other gauges Refer to your SL 900 reloading manual as needed 1 Drain the shot via the shot dispenser drain Hint use an old coffee can widemouth water jug or shot bag to catch the shot 2 Disconnect the return rods on both the shot and powder dispensers 3 Remove the shot fitting e clip on the sh
17. the machine the casefeed sleeve assembly 4 Remove the 12 gauge disc from the casefeed bowl Fig 10 2 Use a 9 64 Allen wrench to remove the screw and washer on the casefeed sleeve assembly Remove the 12 gauge casefeed sleeve off the casefeed body Fig 8 45 TOOLHEAD CONVERSION amp FINAL ASSEMBLY n Fi IE Tp TT AD CRE k 3 b 1 gt s y 1 N LH Po ilk DI Both 20 and 28 gauge hulls will use the small gauge disc Fig 11 1 Slide the 20 gauge toolhead into the frame and insert the two toolhead pins Fig 13 2 Install the powder measure loosen the two clamp screws and place the powder measure on the powder die Press the clamp forward into the groove in the powder die and secure the two clamp screws using a 5 32 Allen wrench 3 Install both return rods onto the shot dispenser and the powder measure 4 Realign the shot hopper tube fitting with the shot dispenser Insert the fitting and the e clip into the dispenser top 5 Cycle the roller handle two complete cycles to insure everything is free to move 6 Fill the shot dispenser with one cup of shot 7 Remove the lid on the powder measure and fill with your powder of choice 5 Install the small gauge disc into the casefeed bowl Rotate as needed until the motor driveshaft enters the slot in the casefeed disc clutch Fig 12 6 Reinstall the clear casefeed tub
18. the two toolhead pins Fig 13 2 Install the powder measure loosen the two clamp screws and place the powder measure on the pr powder die Press the clamp forward into the groove ET in the powder die and secure the two clamp screws 5 S using a 5 32 Allen wrench RON 3 Install both return rods onto the shot dispenser and the powder measure 4 Realign the shot hopper tube fitting with the shot dispenser Insert the fitting and the e clip into the dispenser top 5 Cycle the roller handle two complete cycles to insure everything is free to move 6 Fill the shot dispenser with one cup of shot E 7 Remove the lid on the powder measure and fill with your powder of choice x m 5 Install the small gauge disc into the casefeed bowl Rotate as needed until the motor driveshaft enters the slot in the casefeed disc clutch Fig 12 6 Reinstall the clear casefeed tube 7 Test run the assembly by placing 3 5 empty once fired hulls into the casefeed bowl and turn the unit on Once all the hulls have been fed into the clear feed tube turn the unit off 8 Move the roller handle up and down until all the hulls have cycled through the machine 8 Use a once fired hull place the hull in Station 2 where the powder measure is located Fig 14 41 NS 9 Move the roller handle down and then back up to its rest position Remove the hull from the shellplate by pressing down on the lo
19. 03 13912 13954 14025 14026 14038 14137 16314 16334 16336 16337 16704 17133 17585 17586 17587 17808 97037 Parts List Description Casefeed Bowl Casefeed Motor 4 RPM Casefeed Cord Set Casefeed Motor Cover Casefeed Upper Disc Clutch 1 4 20x5 8 BHCS 10 32x1 00 SHCS Clutch SS Washers Micro Switch Lockwashers 1 4 Terminal Connector 1 4 20 Heli Coil 8 32 Flat Head Screw 4 40 Screws 1 8x3 4 Roll Pin 1 Motor Screws 40 40 Nuts 8x1 Cover Screw Zn Butt Connector Lighted Rocker Switch Red 1 4 female Insulated Connector Blue 1 4 female Insulated Connector Shotshell Funnel Shotshell Disc Zener Diode 1N5361B 8x1 1 4 Funnel Screw 8x1 4 PHL PN Screws Casefeed Bowl Insert 12 ga Casefeed Assembly 110v Casefeeder Bowl Mount Casefeed Assembly 13685 17472 D 13989 3 16709 Lower Machine Assembly So 22183 Handle Assembly ZA AEAN Seat Plug Guide 16751 black 17836 silver Remington only A A and Federal Toolhead Assembly 20782 e Platform Assembly 16695 16684 m e lt 16753 3 NS CA OS e ws 16692 16691 16700 16209 16701 gt NS A lt 16702 16699 10716 13837 13 Primer Feed System Assembly amp Installation 13923
20. 1 4 turn increments Or you can turn the whole die clockwise down using 1 4 turn increments You will then see the next reload with more taper on its end and the seated depth will be deeper Another example relating to the final crimp die adjustment when reloading different shotshells When I have made some reloads some of the shotshells have buckled in the middle but it doesn t happen all the time You will need to raise the whole die by turning the assembly counterclockwise up at least 1 4 to 1 2 a turn RERO the Shot from the Machine When it s time to switch to another shot size place a plastic container or coffee can next to the shot dispenser drain Rotate the plastic shot drain with your index finger and hold it there until all the shot has emptied Any remaining shot in the shot bar 16738 and dispenser can be removed by running a hull through the machine Fig 65 om THES c gacity V Curam oet ion o Agra LOS Gr 3 Remove the shot bar return rod 16733 Fig 68 Example you ve just finished making some rounds using 9 lead shot the next size you ll be using is 7 1 2 lead shot Remember to always weigh the shot charge when doing this switch Please use a quality scale Fig 66 Removing the Toolhead One of the great features on a Dillon machine is the removable toolhead 16667 The removable toolhead 16667 allows you to convert from one hull brand to another hull brand o
21. 7 The powder measure 20782 is the next item we ll be installing on the machine Familiarize yourself with its operation every complete stroke of the powder bar dispenses one charge of powder The dispenser is hull activated Using a 7 16 wrench rotate the bolt located on the end of the powder bar counterclockwise will reduce the powder charge weight clockwise will increase the powder charge weight Fig 9 Be sure to install the powder measure plug 13921 here see arrow Fig 9 21 a E 4 2 LA k Te 7 E z e F L P 1 T gt E pe NE 1 dii 4 7 MEE G w i z ra iE E P Li 1 M L ni h 1 M z W E E 8 Remove the blue cap on the powder die 16744 Loosen the two Allen screws and place the powder measure 20782 on the powder die 16744 The clamp must lock into the groove of the die then secure the two Allen screws firmly Fig 10 m 9 Locate the parts bag for your machine Enclosed is a powder bar return rod 417350 Fig 11 The powder bar return rod 17350 must be inserted into the bellcrank from its left side On the bottom of the rod is a blue wing nut 13799 spring and white rod bushing 16734 Slide this end into the receiver see arrow Fig 11 and snap the rod bushing 16734 into the platform T
22. SL 900 Instruction Manual Version 2 9 illon recision Products Inc Manufacturers of The World s Finest Loading Equipment On the cover The SL 900 is pictured with optional accessories Low Powder Sensor 16306 Aluminum Roller Handle 17950 Other accessories available for the SL 900 include 20 gauge conversion 22138 28 gauge conversion 22139 20 28 casefeed plate 97045 Machine Cover 13329 The Blue Press Dillon s monthly catalog has a complete listing of accessories available for all machines Dillon Precision Products Inc 8009 E Dillon s Way Scottsdale AZ 85260 480 948 8009 FAX 480 998 2786 Web Site www dillonprecision com E mail dillonedillonprecision com Technical Support amp Customer Service 800 223 4570 Part 17153 Spot Manuals SL 900 Manual Folder SL 900 Manual V2 9 10 01 WJC TABLE OF CONTENTS Parts List Schematics and Diagrams SL 900 Machine Mounting Assembly Upper Machine Assembly Shot Container Assembly Casefeeder Assembly amp Parts List Casefeeder Bowl Mount amp Casefeed Assembly to Frame Lower Machine Assembly Toolhead Assembly Platform Assembly Primerfeed Assembly amp Installation Automatic Powder Measure Assembly Shot Dispenser Assembly Wad Swing Arm Assembly Finished Shotshell Dimensions General Machine Information Step by Step Preliminary Assembly Factory Settings Filling the Machine with Components What s First Let s Begin Making a Few Rou
23. ay down its stroke is vh ni 4 1 ui 7 c 4 k x 3 Usea 1 8 Allen wrench to loosen the 1 4 28 brass tip set screw 13923 located on the left side 35 of the machine below the platform in the mainshaft 13485 Fig 72 4 Return the roller handle 22183 to its rest position 5 Usea 1 4 Allen wrench to unscrew the shellplate bolt 13418 rg a 7 6 Remove the shellplate from the machine Fi 73 Be careful not to lose the 3 8 index ball 13891 and index pawl 13667 when cleaning and lubing your machine Fig 74 When you install your shellplate onto the machine remember to wipe a light amount of grease in the center hole of the shellplate 7 Reinstall the shellplate SWITCHING TO ANOTHER POWDER Example you ve been using brand X powder for some of your ammo and it s time to change to brand Q Let s explain how to switch powder a Es p EU 8 Insert the shellplate bolt 13418 Thread the shellplate bolt until it stops then loosen it no more than one quarter of a turn Fig 75 9 Again move the roller handle 22183 halfway down its stroke 10 Secure the 1 4 28 brass tipped set screw 1 Remove the powder bar return rod 17350 13923 Refer to Fig 74 from the machine Fig 77 10 24 screws that hold the clamp and slide the clamp away from the powde
24. cator button Fig 15 Pour the powder back into the clear powder hopper 10 Repeat these two steps a minimum of four times to make sure you are receiving a uniform powder charge 11 Weigh the fifth powder charge 12 Adjust as needed 13 Now that you have determined the powder charge move to Station 3 for wad and shot insertion 14 Get a supply of wads 1 1 i 15 Use the same hull with powder it At Station three insert the wad into the wad swing arm and move the roller handle down Fig 16 16 Return the roller handle to its rest position and remove the hull from the shellplate by pressing down on the locator button Pour the shot back into the shot hopper 42 17 Repeat these steps 4 times to make sure you are receiving a uniform shot charge 18 Weigh the fifth shot charge Adjust as needed to the desired weight At Stations 4 and 5 the starter crimp die and final seat crimp functions are performed ad Pa DE aw a A Bt AX e JU YEA Aer bt s 19 Using the same hull with shot in it in Station 4 move the roller handle down and then back to its rest position the formed and folded hull has just completed Station 4 and has advanced to Station 5 Fig 17 20 Once again move the roller handle down As you return the roller handle to its rest position you ll see the completed round advance and move out of the machine 21 Inspect t
25. e 7 Test run the assembly by placing 3 5 empty once fired hulls into the casefeed bowl and turn the unit on Once all the hulls have been fed into the clear feed tube turn the unit off 8 Move the roller handle up and down until all the hulls have cycled through the machine 8 Use a once fired hull place the hull in Station 2 where the powder measure is located Fig 14 46 17 Repeat these steps 4 times to make sure you are receiving a uniform shot charge 18 Weigh the fifth shot charge Adjust as needed to the desired weight At Stations 4 and 5 the starter crimp die and final seat crimp functions are performed k E ae n E 1 4 a 9 Move the roller handle down and then back up to its rest position Remove the hull from the shellplate by pressing down on the locator button Fig 15 Pour the powder back into the clear powder hopper 10 Repeat these two steps a minimum of four times to make sure you are receiving a uniform harge powder charge 4 move the roller handle down and then back to its E Weigh the fifth powder charge rest position the formed and folded hull has just 12 Adjust as needed completed Station 4 and has advanced to Station 5 13 Now that you have determined the powder Fig 17 charge move to Station 3 for wad and shot insertion 20 Once again move the roller handle down As 14 Get a supply of wads you return the roller handle to its r
26. e attention to the hulls noting the changes that take place as they go through the machine Pace yourself when operating this machine 31 Do not crash the roller handle 22183 down against its stops Do not snatch the roller handle 22183 upward It should take two or more seconds to move the roller handle 22183 from its rest position down and then back to its rest position Changes and Adjustments book land THIRD EDITION Whenever you plan to make some changes or adjustments to your SL 900 machine it s important to have all the right tools Fig 56 1 Dial Caliper 2 Scale 3 One complete set of Allen wrenches 4 7 16 box open end wrench 5 Loading Manual 6 Empty container coffee 1 1 Adjusting the 12 Ga Collet Sizer Die Two tools are needed when adjusting the 12 Ga collet sizer die 16743 3 16 Allen wrench and dial caliper Loosen the die lock bolt 17351 located in the bottom of the toolhead 16667 Fig 57 Using a fired hull measure the diameter of the brass base Place the hull into the machine s shellplate at station one and resize the hull Remove the hull from the machine and again measure the diameter The brass base should be 804 diameter Fig 58 See page 17 for shotshell dimensions To make the brass base smaller turn the die clockwise using one quarter turn increments Using another fired hull to test the new se
27. est position you ll see the completed round advance and move ca out of the machine 21 Inspect the completed round 22 Before you begin reloading review all assemblies to assure yourself that all the screws you touched are tight You are now ready to begin your reloading session 23 4 70MM m x a 15 Use the same hull with powder in it At Station three insert the wad into the wad swing arm and move the roller handle down Fig 16 16 Return the roller handle to its rest position and remove the hull from the shellplate by pressing down on the locator button Pour the shot back into the shot hopper i D Ha E dat Ew A 1 Once you ve started loading Fig 18 shows a full shellplate with all functions performed 47 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Section 1 Primer System 1 I broke my primer transfer arm 16691 This happens when a new primer is only partially seated into the shotshell spare is included with the machine but it s important that you make complete full strokes of the operating handle when using the SL 900 See Illustrations 1 amp 2 2 A primer is laying sideways inside the clear cover of the primer tray How do I remove it Shotshell Primers are magnetic get a small magnet screw driver or pointer and use it to get that primer out Another method available is to simply unscrew the black knobs that secure the cover slide the clear co
28. for Remington hulls Illustration 1 Primer Transfer Arm Illustration 2 Primer Transfer Arm Illustrations 1 amp 2 Inside your parts bag you will find an extra primer transfer arm 16691 see illustration 1 While every effort has been made to manufacture a sound machine for you it s important that you make complete full strokes of the operating handle when using the SL 900 Assure yourself that the primer is fully seated into the shotshell We ve found that the primer transfer arm WILL break if the primer is only partially seated into the shotshell Never force the handle when a jam occurs instead slowly return the handle to its rest position When the shotshells appear out of the bottom of the dies remove the suspect shotshell from the priming station Once you have removed the suspect shotshell complete the stroke of the handle you started Troubleshooting Section 2 Casefeeder 1 General casefeeder information Capacity is 80 shotshells Electric motor information 110V AC for US customers and 220V AC 3 RPM for European customers 2 The shotshells jam in the clear funnel Always check the shotshells to make sure that no flattened or stepped on shotshells get into the casefeeder Suggestion Use the clear feed tube to gage any shotshell to make sure that it can slide through the tube before placing it in the casefeeder bowl 3 It looks like half of a shotshell is hanging out of the bot
29. he completed round 22 Before you begin reloading review all assemblies to assure yourself that all the screws you touched are tight You are now ready to begin your reloading session k 3 Li PI mm uam 3 1 F 1 l I di re F E E M Eg 1 A a ne e P 7 x aa T 1 nali E A E x L Au dd hcm X 4 SE ES l CE 3 AH al A L lt lt r 2 3 L Once you ve started loading Fig 18 shows a full shellplate with all functions performed 20 Gauge Conversion Instructions A 20 gauge conversion package 22138 includes the following items 1 complete toolhead assembly with dies installed Station 1 collet sizer amp depriming pin assembly Station 2 powder die with 20 gauge powder funnel and retaining clip Station 3 complete shot dispenser assembly with 1 2 oz 1 0 oz shot bar and 20 gauge shot drop tube Station 4 starter crimp star radius form insert Station 5 new spring over floating taper crimp die Fig 1 OTIICI toolhead assembly 270061 M IHS n a P gt ER 1 AUT pa TF Y 2 43 7 Uem 7 e e ow F j EE 7 E L E E T i i E D k P PD 5 Install the flag block into the primer feed assembly Fig 2 REPLACING THE SHELLPLATE AND PARTS IN THE PLATFORM 1 Remove the ejector wire 16676
30. hread the blue wing nut 13799 up until there s some spring tension against the platform two to three turns Do not fill the powder measure 20782 at this time This will be completed later 10 Next we move to station three where the wad is seated and the shot is dispensed The Dillon shot dispenser works similar to the powder measure 20782 The shot dispenser is activated by the hull at this station No hull no shot Every complete stroke of the shot bar dispenses one charge of shot To adjust loosen the bolt set screw 16740 1 4 of a turn Then use a 7 16 wrench to rotate the bolt located on the end of the shot bar 16738 counterclockwise will reduce the shot weight and clockwise will increase the shot weight Fig 12 dispenser tube you ll need the following items from the parts bag shot bar return rod 16733 clear shot feed tube two shot dispenser fittings 17139 two shot fitting e clips 17202 and two tube clamps Fig 13 22 12 Assemble the shot dispenser fittings to the clear shot feed tube Fig 14 Place the tube clamps loosely on the tube Slide one end of the shot dispenser fitting into the bottom of the shot hopper 16724 item A Fig 13 and lock it in using one of the shot fitting e clips Now align the complete assembly and install the other shot dispenser fitting and e clip into the dispenser top 17142 and tighten the clamps Fig 15
31. ils E Case Insert Slide Arm Ramp N The Main Pivot Hole Bellcranks F Wad Sleeve O Primer Feed Cam 16717 Cam Slot G Wad Swing Arm Pivot Hole P 1 4 Diameter Alignment Post Fig 82 Right view Fig 83 Left view P LIN Sl Dmm 1 ein 2 r II TM SUGGESTED SETTINGS Here are some helpful adjustment settings for the SL 900 Shotshell Loader These settings illustrate ideal adjustments for the starter crimp and the final crimp die These settings can also be used to reset these dies if you get completely out of adjustment Use dial calipers when measuring these Station 4 Starter Crimp Die dimensions Station 5 Final Crimp Die When you turn the starter crimp clockwise aa Le ee x M Cm down you are increasing the amount of Screw adjustable plastic that will be folded or rolled closed Use dial calipers when measuring these dimensions See the bottom of this page for additional adjustments EI 400 gt Seat P r p curo When you turn the starter crimp counterclockwise up you are decreasing the amount of plastic that will be folded or rolled closed Starter Crimp Die Body non adjustable Final Crimp Dle adjustable E Le OP al ad T MOM Ur LINA be i he or YTA LATI RAR r ud Oh Spini ASINO AA MP SA PALE UA p SERA RR AERE 4 CA E k 2 u P d DU fpf Ip EA Z m d ip
32. let s go on to station three for wad and shot Beam Scale insertion Let s use the same hull with powder in station three Eur 13480 1 Fill the powder hopper with the powder of your choice Fig 26 2 You will need a once fired shotshell with a spent primer Fig 27 3 You will need a powder scale to weigh the powder charges Fig 28 2 Move the roller handle 22183 to its full aft stop position away from you Doing so will cause the wad swing arm 16677 to pivot out so you can insert the wad Fig 31 Let the roller handle 22183 return to its rest position 4 Place the hull in station two where the powder measure 20782 is located Gently move the station two locator 16694 away from the shellplate and insert the hull Fig 29 P ok ati 3 Remove the clear hopper lid 17138 and add a small amount of shot to the shot dispenser Fig 32 26 o PI Es 4 Move the roller handle 22183 down and then back up to its rest position Remove the hull from the machine by pressing down on the locator button 16753 and pour the shot back into the shot dispenser Fig 33 vago ini gn 5 the hull back into station three and again move the roller handle 22183 down and then back to its rest position Remove the hull and weigh the shot charge Fig 34 6 Loosen the bolt set screw 16740 1 4 of a turn Then using a 7 16 wrench rotate the bolt
33. n using the SL 900 It may be that the first shotshell has struck the mouth of the sizing die or a wad or smaller gauge shotshell is stuck inside the first shotshell and has jammed itself onto the depriming pin Or it may be that a wad has not entered the shotshell properly and is caught on the mouth of the shotshell Whatever the cause remove the suspect round by lowering the shotshells out of the dies then remove the problem round from the machine 5 I m not sure if the powder charge is correct Always use a reputable loading manual The powder bar does not come set from the factory You must use a scale to adjust the weight of the powder charge being dispensed The machine manual has detailed instructions on how to set up the powder measure 6 When I use the machine some of the wad petals get caught and fold beneath the shot tube Then a spill might occur because the shot is too high in the shotshell Always inspect the wads before you place them into the wad seater You can use your thumb to press the petals open then insert the wad into the wad seater 7 How do I remove that last amount of shot from the shot bar When all the shot has been drained out of the large hopper place a plastic container or coffee can next to the shot dispenser drain Rotate the plastic shot drain with your index finger and hold it there until all the shot has emptied Any remaining shot in the shot bar 16738 and dispenser can be removed by ru
34. nd may result in an incomplete stroke of the bellcrank Fig 23C Fig 24 forms and folds the loaded shotshell hull This die is set for Winchester AA hulls so we achieve 60 closure of the top Fig 24 Station Five Here we ll finish crimp and seat A final seat plug 16751 presses the hull back down and below the top by approximately 1 16 of an inch The taper crimp feature within the die radiuses and blends the end of the hull and locks the crimp on the hull It too is adjusted for Winchester AA hulls Fig 25 25 FILLING THE MACHINE WITH COMPONENTS WHAT S FIRST Before you charge ahead and begin tossing then back to its rest position Remove the hull from components into your new SL 900 shotshell the shellplate by pressing down on the locator machine there is a routine we d like you to follow button 16753 and pour the powder back into the 1 n 28 B clear powder hopper Fig 30 i 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 a minimum of four times so you are receiving a uniform powder charge 7 Weigh the fifth powder charge Using a 7 16 wrench rotate the bolt located on the end of the powder bar Counterclockwise will reduce the powder charge weight Clockwise will increase the powder charge weight Adjust as needed D Terminator Electranie Seale 8 Again repeat steps 4 and 5 until you re happy 13681 with the powder charge pictured Now that you have determined the powder Eliminator charge
35. nds Changes and Adjustments Adjusting the Collet Sizer Powder Die Funnel Adjustments Adjusting the Automatic Powder System Powder Charge Weight Adjusting the Wad and Shot Station Adjusting the Starter Crimp Die Removing the Shot From the Machine Removing the Toolhead Shellplate Removal Switching to Another Powder The Primer System Gauge Conversion 28 ga Gauge Conversion 20 ga Troubleshooting Section Primer System Casefeeder General Lube Points Suggested Settings 18 19 19 23 24 25 26 29 29 31 31 37 31 32 32 32 33 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 38 42 43 47 48 49 48 48 49 49 50 51 Part 10716 12577 13311 13418 13485 13613 13667 13677 13700 13701 13738 13742 13773 13789 13791 13793 13799 13801 13830 13837 13840 13841 13848 13856 13858 13871 13891 13895 13896 13911 13923 13937 13938 13943 13958 13966 13988 13989 13996 14008 14013 14023 14026 14037 14041 14118 14574 14689 14808 14922 16065 16209 16221 16222 16340 16667 16668 16670 16671 16672 Description Primer Spring Cap 1 2 20 Jam Nut Spring Pin Shellplate Bolt Mainshaft Clamp Index Pawl Ring Indexer Link Arm Shoulder Pin 3 32x3 8 Dowel Pin 10 Stainless Washers 1 2 E Clip 8 32 Nut 1 4 28 Set Screw Indexer Return Spring Collar Roller Blue Wing Nut Tinnerman Nut Mainshaft Pivot Pin 1 4 E Clip Hitch Pin Clip Nylock Nuts Bellcrank Bushing 1 4 Washer SAE
36. nning a hull through the machine 8 When I cycle the handle the wad swing arm hits the edge of the toolhead as it tries to go thru the hole We have placed an adjustment set screw below the foot of the wad swing arm inside the platform 13789 see the schematic on page 10 Using a 1 8 Allen wrench turn the screw as needed to center the wad swing arm in the hole it passes thru in the toolhead 9 The shot dispenser and the powder systems use 10 32 thread kep nut 13817 These nuts may become loose over time and should be replaced with Nylock nuts 13841 10 The shot dispensing tube 17479 is designed to flex during operation Do not shorten the tube for any reason or it will no longer funtion as it was designed to NOTE All electrical electronic components in Dillon equipment are covered by a one year warranty Technical Support 1 800 223 4570 49 LUBE POINTS ON THE SL 900 MACHINE Fic 82 amp FIG 83 A Mainshaft The most important lube point of H Powder Body Collar rails hole and roller all Use 30w motor oil to lube the mainshaft bellcrank 13485 I Lock Link 16730 Use grease on the following items J Around the Collet Sizer Sleeve 16742 B Mainshaft Pivot Pin 13830 K On the Ring Indexer and Indexer Block C Link Arm Cross Pins one hole in the frame L very light amount on the surface of the and two in the crank Primer Drop Tube D Shellplate Bolt Hole M Primer Feed Body Ra
37. o accept a new wad With every complete stroke of the roller handle 22183 insert a new wad into the wad swing arm 16677 when it tilts out Move the roller handle 22183 down The shot drop tube 16726 inserts the new wad into the empty hull and will dispense shot into the hull Raise the roller handle 22183 and push aft to prime Hold the handle aft while you insert a wad into the swing arm H SL 900 Toolhead and Frame I Spent Primer Cup J powder measure K Roller Handle L Hardware for Shot Post and Casefeed Post Assembly M Casefeed Bowl and Post N Clear Casefeed Tube At station four we start the crimp in the top of the loaded hull It is formed and folded closed preparing the hull for the final crimp and seating performed in station five The formed folded top of the hull will now be crimped and seated closed This die is fully adjustable The crimp and seating depth can be adjusted to the desired settings This die also has a taper crimp feature inside that will form a tapered end to the hull Again move the roller handle 22183 down and then back up to its rest position The completed shotshell advances out of the machine down the shotshell chute 16672 and into the Dillon bin 17125 1 Fasten the strong mounts 16065 to the base of the machine while it is lying on its side Fig 2 19 2 Lift the machine up
38. o an AA PIRES EA SEO E SO SARE SUO tee WOOL ORC LOLITA LARE TEE PAA LA 2 TRAE d WP CLES NEES RIE Two adjustments available here on the final crimp die Example if some of the reloads you have just finished appear shallow as shown here also on page 17 of the manual then turn the seat plug clockwise down using 1 4 turn increments Or you can turn the whole die clockwise down using 1 4 turn increments You will then see the next reload with more taper on its end and the seated depth will be deeper x JSU 2 350 Another example relating to the final crimp die adjustment overall when reloading different shotshells When I have made length some reloads some of the shotshells have buckled in the middle but it doesn t happen all the time You will need r depth 065 to raise the whole die by turning the assembly counterclockwise up at least 1 4 to 1 2 a turn Y HW
39. of your loaded ammunition Date Type of wad primer powder shot charge etc BE PATIENT Our loading equipment is conservatively rated and you should have no trouble achieving the published rates with a smooth steady hand If something doesn t seem right stop look and listen If the problem or the solution isn t obvious call us The reloading bench is no place to get into a hurry e REMEMBER If your machine does not perform to your expectations or if you are having technical difficulties give us a call 800 223 4570 GENERAL MACHINE INFORMATION Based on our XL 650 machine frame the SL 900 comes to you with some great automated features Starting from the right rear of the machine the SL 900 features an electric casefeeder This unit holds approximately 80 empty hulls enough for three boxes of shotshells Turn the electric casefeeder on and the shotshell disc 17133 will rotate until the feed tube has filled then the microswitch will shut the unit off Every stroke of the roller handle 22183 transfers one empty hull from the feed tube to the shellplate via the case insert slide ramp Once a hull has been placed in station one of the machine moving the roller handle 22183 down will resize the brass base of the hull expand the mouth of the hull and remove the old primer NOTE Always examine the hulls for rocks dirt mud or other cases that may get stuck inside Also look for hulls that may appear stepped on
40. ortant step in the loading process remember when pushing the roller handle 22183 aft to seat the new shotshell primer you must also place a new plastic wad into the wad guide 16681 at the same time See Fig 50 12 Move the roller handle 22183 down The first hull is being formed and folded with the starter crimp die 16747 at station four 13 Return the roller handle position All the hulls advance one station The first first hull is at station three where a new plastic wad hull is now in station five Fig 53 30 14 Push the roller handle 22183 to its full aft stop seat the primer into the hull at station two and place a new wad in the wad guide 15 Move the roller handle 35389 down The first hull is at the last process The final crimp and seating die finishes closing the top A final seat plug 16751 presses the hull back down and below the top Fig 54 16 Return the roller handle 222183 to its rest position The first hull advances and moves out of the machine Fig 55 17 Again push the roller handle 22183 to its full aft stop seat the primer into the hull at station two and place a new wad in the wad guide 16681 We ve now reached the stage in the reloading process where all the stations in the machine are filled From here on out every complete stroke of the roller handle 22183 will give you one completed round WHEN OPERATING THE ROLLER HANDLE Pay clos
41. ot dispenser and slide the fitting out of the dispenser housing 4 Remove the two black toolhead pins and remove the toolhead from the machine 097 652 008 Hong y MGE 0338 AMEN e i Su NR TER h n n E 5 Install the red flag block into the primer feed assembly Fig 2 REPLACING THE SHELLPLATE AND PARTS IN THE PLATFORM 1 Remove the ejector wire 16676 2 Move the roller handle to the down position 3 Use a 1 8 Allen wrench to loosen the 1 4 28 brass tip set screw 1 2 a turn The brass tip set screw is located on the left side of the machine below the platform in the mainshaft N zm E GE gt R 3 4 While the machine is in this configuration it is a good time to exchange the red wad guide 12 gauge with the green wad guide 28 gauge Fig 3 38 5 Return the roller handle to the up position 6 Use 1 4 Allen wrench to unscrew the shellplate bolt 7 Remove the shellplate from the machine 8 Change the locator buttons First remove the locator buttons by pressing and holding the locator button down Reach below the platform and rotate the locator button until it snaps free Fig 4 Remove all three locator buttons Next retrieve the new locator buttons from the 28 gauge conversion box Place the spring on the locator button place it in the platform press down and rotate as needed to all
42. ound length will y vary due to loads used type of wads and brand of shotshells We found that a majority of the Winchester ammo loaded fell toward 2 30 2 325 length 2 30 The Remington and Federal 2 350 ammo loaded measured 2 33 overall 2 350 overall length length Always use a reputable loading manual when reloading shotshells 17 MANDATORY SAFETY AAEASURES Reloading ammunition and handling powder and primers is inherently dangerous Just as in shooting accidents do happen These accidents are nondiscriminatory they happen to both the novice and the experienced reloader We have done everything we know how to make your machine as safe as possible We cannot however guarantee your complete safety To minimize your risk use common sense when reloading and follow these basic rules Never operate the machine without ear and eye protection on Call our customer service department at 800 223 4570 for information on the wide variety of shooting safety glasses and hearing protection that Dillon has to offer e PAY ATTENTION Load only when you can give your complete attention to the loading process Don t watch television or try to carry a conversation and load at the same time Watch the automatic systems operate and make sure they are functioning properly If you are interrupted or must leave and come back to your loading always inspect the hulls at every station to insure that the
43. ow the locator button to snap into place Fig 4a 39 9 At Station 2 place the green locator insert 28 gauge onto the Station 2 locator Fig 5 10 Move the roller handle to the down position MES rw 4 EC m d lt okan E 11 Place the 28 g platform Fig 6 12 Insert the shellplate bolt Use a 1 4 Allen wrench to thread the shellplate bolt down until it stops then loosen no more than 1 4 of a turn 13 Use a 1 8 Allen wrench to secure the 1 4 28 brass tip set screw Do not over tighten auge shellplate on the 14 Reinstall the ejector wire 16676 Fig 7 15 Return the roller handle to the up position ASSEMBLY CONVERSION 3 From the 28 gauge conversion box retrieve the RIGHT REAR OF THE MACHINE 28 gauge casefeed sleeve and place it on the casefeed 1 Remove the hulls and the clear casefeed tube body Reinstall the screw and washer onto the from the machine casefeed sleeve assembly Note the difference in diamter between the two pieces Fig 9 4 Remove the 12 gauge disc from the casefeed bowl Fig 10 2 Use a 9 64 Allen wrench to remove the screw and washer on the casefeed sleeve assembly Remove the 12 gauge casefeed sleeve off the casefeed body Fig 8 40 TOOLHEAD CONVERSION amp eH E Both 20 and 28 gauge hulls use the small gauge disc Fig 11 1 Slide the 28 gauge toolhead into the frame and insert
44. p Primer Seater Pin Bushing Primer Seater Spring SL Casefeed Tube Phish Compression Spring Casefeed Phish Camming Pin Clear Primer Tray Cover Primer Feedplate SL Primer Slide Upper Slide Bellcrank Spring Primer Feed Cam Tray Mounting Bracket Primer Feed Body Shot Hopper Shot Dispenser Body Shot Drop Tube 12 ga Shot Dispenser Bellcrank Spring Bellcrank Assembly Pivot Pin Shot Bar Return Rod Rod Bushing Shot Body Collar Body Collar Adjustment Screw Collar Guide Clamp Shot Bar Shot Bar Insert 3 8 16 Half Dog Set Screw Depriming Pin SL Sizer Collet Sleeve Collet Sizer Die 12 Ga SL Powder Die Expander Powder Funnel Starter Crimp Die Dillon Starter Crimp Insert 1 Final Taper Crimp Die 12 Ga Final Seat Plug Rem 12 Ga 5 8 18 Jam Nut Locator Buttons 11 2 10 32 SHCS SL 900 Casefeed Post 5 Part 17124 17125 17126 17130 17131 17132 17134 17138 17139 17140 17141 17142 17143 17146 17147 17148 17149 17153 17182 17202 17350 17351 17352 17353 17354 17472 17474 17476 17477 17479 17509 17573 17601 17603 17604 17637 17639 17812 17836 17837 17838 17839 17843 17899 17909 20782 22134 22183 97037 97120 N A N A N A N A N A N A N A Description Shot Post Dillon Bin Locator Button Spring Casefeed Sleeve 12 Ga Casefeed Body Primer Drop Tube Primer Bellcrank Clear Hopper Lid Shot Dispenser Fitting Pin Bellcrank Assembly 1 4 Hardened Washer Dispenser Top Dispenser
45. r another caliber in a matter of minutes Let s use the following steps to remove and install a toolhead 16667 on the SL 900 machine 1 Empty all the shot from the shot hopper 16724 and clear tube via the shot drain 4 Remove the powder bar return rod 17350 Fig 69 2 Remove the shot fitting e clip and the shot fitting from the shot dispenser top 17142 Fig 67 located on the front and rear of the toolhead and frame Fig 70 6 Slide the toolhead assembly out of the machine and set it aside 34 7 Pick up your other toolhead 16667 and slide it onto the frame 8 Insert the two toolhead pins 14008 into the holes located on the front and rear of the frame 9 Install the powder bar return rod 17350 10 Install the shot bar return rod 16733 11 Attach the shot fitting to the shot dispenser top 17142 12 Install the shot fitting e clip You ve now completed the toolhead swap the only step that remains is refilling the components powder and shot and you re ready to go again SHELLPLATE REMOVAL When you service your SL 900 machine cleaning lubing or switching to another caliber please follow these steps to remove the shellplate x Fig 71 1 Remove the ejector wire 16676 Using a small flat blade screwdriver hook it beneath the ejector wire 16676 and lift upward to remove it Fig 71 2 Move the roller handle 22183 halfw
46. r die 16744 Fig 78 11 Install the ejector wire 16676 Fig 76 3 Remove the powder system 4 Pour the powder out of the hopper back into its original container 36 5 Turn the powder system upright and position the unit over the opening of the powder container and cycle the powder bar with your thumb Fig 79 6 Once the powder system is completely empty reinstall the powder system and tighten the two 10 24 screws using a 5 32 Allen wrench 7 Reattach the powder bar return rod 17350 8 Refill the powder hopper with the new powder 9 Please use a quality powder scale to determine the new powder charge weight 7524 C e oge The Primer tua The primer feed system on the SL 900 machine is a fully mechanical system Every complete stroke of the roller handle 22183 will feed a new shotshell primer into the machine Fig 80 Two very important but simple points 1 Always keep the machine and its primer feed system clean and free of dirt Do not place any oils or grease on the primer feed plate This hinders the free flowing operation of the system 2 Never allow excess powder or dirt to build up on the deck where the primer transfer arm 16691 swings in and out of the machine 37 1 I If you decide to service your machine or don t wish to have any primers feeding install the stop block into the primer system as shown When you re ready to
47. rt uniforms the top of the shotshell hull and dispenses one charge of powder into the hull The powder bar will need to be adjusted to the desired powder weight Its important to use a quality powder scale to do this Fig 21A The TENE ae has _ EIS to a height so that the powder measure bellcrank can make full strokes when activated Fig 21B Turning the powder die 16744 counterclockwise will raise the powder system reducing the amount of stroke the bellcrank has Fig 21C 24 Station Thasa Two occur here involving wad and shot insertion In the wad swing arm 16677 we ve installed caliber specific wad guide 16681 Fig 22 1Fig 23A 16740 Remember Loosen the bolt set screw before making any adjustments O ES The shot bar has a preliminary setting for 1 1 8 oz shot weight The shot bar will need to be adjusted to your desired weight Fig 23A Complete Stroke a d a The body collar adjustment screw 16736 has been adjusted to seat the 1 1 8 oz WAA 12 plastic wad into the hull The shot dispenser bellcrank makes a complete stroke and dispenses one charge of shot wile the wad is being seated into the hull Fig 23B i Ov a T Turning the body collar adjustment screw 16736 clockwise too high will raise the shot dispenser reducing the amount the wad is seated into the hull a
48. spect hulls prior to reloading for flaws cracks splits or defects Throw these hulls away Keep components and ammunition out of reach of children 18 e WINCHESTER HULLS Please be aware that Winchester has redesigned the AA target hull This hull is no longer a one piece extruded design Now it is a two piece hull incorporating an inner reinforcing tube which extends partway up the interior of the hull Winchester wads have been redesigned to work with this new design Additionally some aftermarket wads are now available which are compatible with the redesigned hulls Other wads may not be compatible with the new AA hulls We suggest that you visually inspect your hulls and load the old and new style hulls separately using components appropriate to each style of hull e BLACK POWDER Do not use black powder or black powder substitutes in any Dillon powder measure Loading black powder cartridges requires specialized loading equipment and techniques Failure to do so can result in severe injury or death e PRIMERS Never force primers If they get stuck in the operation of the machine disassemble it and gently remove the obstruction Never attempt to deprime live primers eventually one will go off When it does it will detonate the others in the spent primer cup Depriming live primers is the single most dangerous thing you can do in reloading and can cause grave injury or death e LOADED AMMUNITION Properly label all
49. tom of the casefeed body shotshell can jam in the casefeed body if the mouth of the shotshell is so deformed that it gets stuck on the casefeed phish inside the casefeed body Simply remove the shotshell by pulling it out 4 I have noticed that the microswitch does not shut the motor off The microswitch uses the pressure of the shotshell against the aluminum arm on the switch to turn the motor off You can bend the aluminum arm as needed to assure that the switch is activated Troubleshooting Section 3 General It s important that you make complete full strokes of the operating handle when using the SL 900 2 Never use any solvent type lubricants such as Brakefree or WD 40 These will cause the mainshaft to seize in the main bore 3 When I operate the machine some shotshells get stuck and strike the mouth of the sizing die The shotshells may have a deformed rim or base Throw the bad shotshells away Another possible cause is that a shot pellet may have fallen into the pocket area stopping the shotshell from feeding in to the shellplate Inspect the shellplate grooves for any smashed shot or other debris 4 The operating handle stopped halfway through its stroke The first thing to do when this occurs is to tap every shotshell See if you can feel which one is in a bind It may be that the primer is not fully seated into the shotshell It s important that you make complete full strokes of the operating handle whe
50. tting resize the hull in the machine Again measure the diameter of the brass base When you re finished tighten the die lock bolt 2 Powder Die Funnel Adjustments When a powder charge is dropped into a hull it is very important that the bell crank also makes a complete stroke simultaneously Fig 59 Turning the powder die 16744 clockwise lowers the powder system and increases the stroke of the bellcrank Be careful not to go down too far or you may crush a hull Turning the powder die 16744 counterclockwise will raise the powder system reducing the amount of stroke the bellcrank has Fig 60 32 3 3 Adjusting the Aufomiatie Powder System Powder Charge Weight Place a hull at station two and cycle the handle Weigh the powder charge from the hull and write that weight down Using a 7 16 wrench rotate the bolt located on the end of the powder bar Fig 61 Counterclockwise will reduce the powder charge weight adjust as needed Helpful hint operate the powder bar a minimum of four times so you are assured of a uniform powder charge then weigh the fifth charge 4 Adjusting the Wad and Shot Station Shot charge weight adjustments Weigh the shot charge from a hull and write that weight down Refer to your loading manual to decide whether you need to increase or decrease the shot charge weight Using a 7 16 wrench rotate the bolt on the shot bar 16738 clockwise to
51. ver off and remove all the primers Reassemble the parts then refill the primer tray with primers 3 From time to time I notice that a new primer lands on the platform rather than into the hole in the primer transfer arm Why Two things may be occurring here First the speed in which you operate the handle affects the feeding of new primers As the new primer is dispensed from the primer tray it takes a fraction of a second to fall through the tube and into the hole in the primer transfer arm When you reach the bottom of the handle s stroke pause for a second then move the handle again Always pace yourself when operating your machine Second you always get a new primer with every complete stroke of the machine s handle If there isn t a shotshell in station two to receive the primer that primer will be left on the platform 4 A dirty primer tray can be annoying If you reload in a dusty environment for instance a barn or garage or the shotshells you have are dirty over time dust will collect on the primer tray We ve made the primer tray stainless steel so you can clean it with windex or alcohol Just remove the clear cover and wipe it clean Our machine cover was designed to help keep your loader clean when you re not using it Ask for part 13329 5 Where does the erease go again See page 37 in the manual also make sure your hands are grease free when handling new primers they don t feed well in any machine when the
52. y fired hulls and new primers 27 that the casefeed tube is fully seated into its clamp 5 Get one box of new shotshell primers d Gr e cat ae ee Kr ge NM C QU i MT ca at 1 Using a Dillon bin 17125 or box gather up to 80 empty fired hulls Fig 37 6 Slide the cardboard jacket back exposing only half of the first row of primers Fig 40 xv 7 Turn the box of primers over 2 Always examine the hulls for rocks dirt mud or other cases that may get stuck inside Also look for hulls that may appear stepped on or flattened Go ahead and squeeze them round again so they won t get stuck in the casefeed tube 16705 Fig 38 3 Pour the hulls into the casefeeder and turn the unit on 9 Slide the cardboard jacket off Helpful hint as you slide the cardboard jacket off place your left hand index finger on the primer tray and press down as you slide the jacket off Fig 42 16705 has filled then shuts off automatically when a hull trips the microswitch Fig 39 Insure 28 aft position hull has been fed into the shellplate Fig 45 Pn CA 10 Lift the plastic primer tray straieht off the primers Do not rotate Check that no primers have turned on their side If so straighten Fig 43 2 Push the roller handle 22183 aft away from aymi you Doing so inserts the hull fully into the shellplate and the first primer
53. y re greasy 6 How do I stop the primers from feeding A rectangular insert has been included with the machine Place your thumb on the primer drop tube and raise the primer system by pushing it up Insert the stop block BETWEEN the primer feed body and the tray mounting bracket Remove the stop block when you re ready to begin reloading again 7 When I operate the machine it doesn t always drop a primer An adjustment screw 17639 see the schematic on page 13 is located in the platform This screw increases or reduces the stroke of the black primer slide located on the primer tray via the primer drop tube If the primer moves over the hole but it does not drop thru turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise to raise the primer drop tube and 48 the black primer slide will stroke more and then the primer will drop thru the hole The adjustment screw 17639 may periodically go out of adjustment Remove the screw and clean the threads and the hole in the platform with alcohol Apply some blue Loctite to the threads and reinstall 8 Why do I get high primers when using Winchester primers and Remington hulls but not when using Remington hulls and primers The new silver colored Winchester primers appear to be 002 diameter larger than the previous copper colored primers at the point just above the flange We suggest using a bit more forward push on the operating handle when seating the primer or switching to Remington primers
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