POSITIVE BALL LIFT (PBL)
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1. 4 3 4 4 Ball yo yos on track rails 21 4 4 4 5 Ball becomes airborne at top of track rail assembly 4 5 Table of Contents 5 0 4 6 Ball wobbles on track rail assembly 4 6 4 7 Ball lift belt leaves V groove of Sheaves 4 7 4 8 Rudder slaps ball back onto carpet 4 8 4 9 Sensor fails to clear pin jams 4 9 DRAWINGS amp PARTS LISTS cose eae eee 5 1 Positive Ball Lift assembled 5 2 Positive Ball Lift exploded view 5 4 Positive Ball Lift exploded view continued 5 6 PBL Belt Tensioner Assembly 5 8 PBL Belt Tightener Assembly 5 10 PBL Ratchet Drive Assembly 5 12 PBL Light Ball Sensor Assembly2. 5 14 PBL Light Ball Sensor Assembly continued 5 16 PBL Track Rail Assembly 5 18 Safety SAFETY General Safety Guidelines AMF believes strongly in its commitment to safety Proper service and repair are important to the safety of the mechanic as well as the safe reliable operation of the pinspotters Please read understand and follow all of the recommended safety procedures presented in this manual The procedures recommended and described in this technical manual are effective methods of performing service and repair Some of these procedures require the use of tools specially designed for this purpose e Properly trained personnel should be present whenever maintenance is being performed on a pinspotter e No unauthorized personnel should be allowed in the pit area e Keep in mind that the pinspotter performs a series of mechanical motions and electrical actions during each cycle and that bodily injury could result should personnel enter the machine when power is on When working in a pinspotter it is recommended that power also be turned off on adjacent machines e The belts and pulleys of the Positive Ball Lift can present a severe pinching hazard Whenever possible turn off both associated pinspotters before performing maintenance and exercise caution when working around operatin
3. OK A 59 gt C Y E P gt VS PBL LIGHT BALL SENSOR ASY Rev Date 10 04 Page 5 16 400 088 011 Nw PBL LIGHT BALL SENSOR ASSEMBLY continued AMF 90XLi PINSPOTTER ITEM QTY PART 400 088 011 a Na LR NM LR oL 070 011 100 070 011 110 070 011 099 900 208 161 see 50A 070 011 407 809 865 405 070 011 121 948 767 132 844 065 002 070 011 122 907 000 900 831 573 002 000 024 616 900 212 201 000 024 615 070 011 079 070 011 080 070 011 151 070 011 225 809 865 165 DESCRIPTION CAM SENSOR WELDMENT CAM SENSOR ASSY includes 33 amp 47 CAM FLANGED BEARING 503 X 875 RUDDER CAM L H RUDDER CAM ASSY L H incl 28 49 amp 50 SCREW HEX 3 8 16 X 272 PLUG WASHER FLAT 13 16 X 13 32 X 1 16 NUT FLEX LOCK 3 8 16 RUDDER ARM KEY NUT HEX 1 2 13 CLAMP STUD FLANGED BEARING 753 X 1 X 1 25 SHAFT RUDDER DRIVE WELDMENT RUDDER DRIVE ASSY incl 33 59 amp 61 SPACER CRANK ADJUSTMENT PLATE WELDMENT SCREW HEX 3 8 16 X 1 Page 5 17 ITEM QTY PART DESCRIPTION Rev Date 10 04 PBL TRACK RAIL ASSEMBLY SECTION 5 0 Drawings amp Parts Lists NOTE SHIFT WASHERS ITEM 12 BETWEEN A amp B TH OBTAIN 9 5 mm 375 gt SPACING FROM KICKBACK LEVER ARM WTM a PBL TRACK RAIL ASSEMBLY REVISED 400 088 011 Page 5 18 Rev Date 10 04 Nw PBL TRAC
4. e The Operation and Adjustment Section gives step by step instructions for setting up and adjusting the PBL as well as information related to the operation of the unit e The lubrication Section provides drawings and information concerning the proper lubrication of the PBL Maintaining the PBL in accordance with this section can help attain maximum component life and trouble free operation e The Drawings and Parts Lists Section is designed to be an invaluable tool for identifying parts and part numbers for maintenance and repair of the unit This manual is intended to be a supplement to and is included with the AMF 90XL Pinspotter Manual Set Refer to the Safety Section of this manual before proceeding with Ball Lift maintenance 400 088 011 Page 1 1 Rev Date 10 04 Nw AMF 90XLi PINSPOTTER This Page Intentionally Left Blank 400 088 011 Page 1 2 Rev 10 04 SECTION 2 0 Operation amp Adjustment 2 0 POSITIVE BALL LIFT OPERATION amp ADJUSTMENT Ball Lift Assembly y f y s M W i gt 1 I 3 S Ayr d DAY Kf S ut sS UNS XG e AY lt ME VA 4 Ratchet Drive Assembly Light Ball Sensor PBL ASSEMBLED REVISED Figure 2 1 400 088 011 Page 2 1 Rev Date 10 04 Nw AMF 90XLi PINSPOTTER 2 1 Positive Ball Lift Description The purpose of the ball lift is to raise
5. RP PART 840 057 002 948 761 112 070 006 320 070 006 329 070 006 333 070 005 325 070 006 328 070 006 330 070 011 289 900 112 203 070 011 002 919 005 800 see 9A amp 9 1 000 024 720 000 024 651 900 110 121 807 265 060 000 024 606 937 000 000 710 501 007 000 024 647 000 024 650 900 206 081 856 070 002 000 024 607 070 011 004 000 024 648 DESCRIPTION NUT STOVER LOCK 5 16 WASHER FLAT 11 32 X 11 16 X 1 16 SHAFT ASSY ADJ 9 72 11 SPACING SHAFT ASSY ADJ 11 12 5 8 SPACING SHAFT ASSY ADJ 12 5 8 14 SPACING SHAFT ASSY 9 72 11 SPACING SHAFT ASSY FXD 11 12 5 8 SPACING SHAFT ASSY FXD 12 5 8 14 SPACING SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET SLEEVE BEARING 753 X 1 1 4 LOWER SUPPORT RETAINING RING LINK LINK ASSY UPPER includes 6 9 10 amp 51 LINK ASSY LOWER includes 9 10 amp 37 SLEEVE BEARING 628 X 3 4 SETSCREW 3 8 16 X 3 8 UPPER SUPPORT RIVET STEEL 1 4 X 11 32 GREASE FITTING ROLLER ROLLER ASSEMBLY includes 15 amp 16 FLANGED BEARING 378 X 688 X 1 2 NUT FLANGED 7 16 20 TUBE TUBE amp SUPPORT ASSY incl 7 12 13 amp 18 PIVOT PIN Page 5 5 ITEM QTY PART c N PO N A c N BR AA N 070 001 995 000 024 661 806 265 160 070 006 748 610 905 704 610 900 711 951 164 002 809 865 165 000 029 613 088 001 233 see 30A 000 021 408 070 008 218 000 029 660 919 005 60
6. 400 088 011 Page 2 10 Rev 10 04 SECTION 2 0 Operation amp Adjustment 2 13 Rubber Bumper Adjustment 1 Place a bowling ball on the lift arm assembly see Figure 2 13 Measure the clearance between the ball and the ball lift belt This clearance should be between 3 8 and 1 2 inch The increase in clearance from earlier units is needed because of the thicker rail covers of the new Gripper ball return 3 8 to 1 2 clearance 0 Figure 2 13 3 Adjust this clearance by adjusting the height of the rubber bumpers see Figure 2 14 Following adjustment tighten the jam nuts Rubber Bumper Jam Nut Figure 2 14 400 088 011 Page 2 11 Rev Date 10 04 Nw AMF 90XLi PINSPOTTER This Page Intentionally Left Blank 400 088 011 Page 2 12 Rev 10 04 SECTION 3 0 Lubrication 3 0 LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS 3 1 LUBRICATION Lubrication is one of the most important items in the proper operation and maintenance of the Positive Ball Lift Care must be taken to insure that lubricants are applied correctly Avoid excessive lubrication to minimize the possibility of transmitting lubricants to the bowler Before lubrication of exposed parts or surfaces it is important that the old lubricant first be removed It is also very important to clean the ball lift as you lubricate This section of the manual shows the points of lubrication the correct lubricants to use and the frequency of lubrication for each
7. POSITIVE BALL LIFT PBL 90XL i Pinspotter Manual Supplement e i Sy j Ry jj Dy N N 4 3 52 33 Sy Qu y e N j 555 J CoN 0 v gt D lt b RJ S 4 PBL ASSEMBLED REVISED 400 088 011 Rev A ALL RIGHTS RESERVED All rights to this manual including the diagrams figures and technical specifications are the property of AMF Bowling Products Inc Reproduction or transmission of any of the material contained in this manual without the prior written permission of AMF Bowling Products Inc is strictly prohibited All of the product information in this manual was carefully prepared based on the latest information available and was believed to be correct at the time of printing While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy this publication may inadvertently contain typographical errors inaccuracies or errors of omission AMF Bowling Products Inc cannot be held responsible for any claims resulting from these errors DOCUMENT UPDATES AMF Bowling Products Inc reserves the right to revise and or update this manual at any time without obligation to notify any person or entity of such revision The document number revision level and date below indicate the edition of this manual TRADEMARK NOTICES AMF and the AMF logo are the registered trademarks of AMF Bowling Worldwide Inc AMF TECHNICAL SUPPORT Technical Support International 804
8. START i YES Rudder cams fail to Reset trip cam engage 1 inch diameter follower NO Sensor spring is too YES Replace sensor weak spring NO Excessive rudder cam YES Add washers under 1 inch diameter cam follower to top of cam follower clearance NO Sensor assembly is YES r s m oily disassemble clean and replace Do not lubricate 400 088 011 Page 4 9 Rev Date 10 04 Nw AMF 90XLi PINSPOTTER This Page Intentionally Left Blank 400 088 011 Page 4 10 Rev 10 04 DRAWINGS amp PARTS LISTS 45 c Q QO W 7 POSITIVE BALL LIFT PBL ASSEMBLED Drawings amp Parts Lists KICKBACK WELDMENT RERS DUDOR WELDMENTS KICKBACK WEL DMENT MES POSITIVE BALL LIFT ASSEMBLED REVISED Rev Date 10 04 Page 5 2 400 088 011 Nw POSITIVE BALL LIFT PBL ASSEMBLED AMF 90XLi PINSPOTTER ITEM QTY ON O QO 25 c N LA a N gt 13 N NM NO NM NYO N NN gt gt won AN O Q 400 088 011 OR N ADDN N N cl c c RPE PART 000 024 673 090 004 520 831 565 002 000 024 610 070 011 052 000 021 813 070 004 669 000 021 814 000 029 629 070 004 670 070 004 654 809 865 285 948 767 132 844 065 002 088 001 235 070 008 212 070 008 207 070 011 148 090 002 015 070 011 178 070 011 147 070 011 120 809 857 165
9. WASHER 11 16 X11 32 X 1 16 CRANK PULLEY RUDDER DRIVE CRANK ASSY includes 13 17 18 19 20 amp 63 CRANK SHAFT WELDMENT ADJUSTMENT TUBE ADJUSTMENT TUBE ASSY includes 21 amp 25 V BELT PADDLE DRIVE UPPER Page 5 15 ITEM QTY PART 1 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 3 2 2 6 2 2 1 2 1 1 3 3 1 2 1 2 1 1 070 01 1 146 000 021 423 000 021 427 000 027 264 see 27A 070 011 406 913 448 120 070 011 098 919 005 200 070 011 626 070 011 273 900 208 091 722 985 512 900 205 081 809 857 880 090 007 276 070 011 040 844 070 002 070 011 108 919 005 500 000 026 031 809 849 125 070 011 299 844 049 002 070 011 067 070 011 066 DESCRIPTION PADDLE COLLAR WITH SETSCREW FLANGED BEARING 629 X 878 X 1 8 SPACER RUDDER CAM R H RUDDER CAM ASSY incl 27 28 amp 49 SPRING PIN 1 4 X SLEEVE RETAINING RING TRIP ARM ASSEMBLY TAB FLANGED BEARING 503 X 690 X 9 16 COMPRESSION SPRING FLANGED BEARING 315 X 44 X 1 2 SCREW HEX 5 16 18 X 5 1 2 BRACKET RATCHET ROLLER NUT STOVER LOCK 7 16 20 WASHER RETAINING RING SPRING SCREW HEX 74 20 4 SENSOR BRACE NUT STOVER LOCK 74 20 RUDDER ARM SUPPORT RUDDER ARM SUPPORT ASSY incl 46 amp 59 Rev Date 10 04 45 c Q QO W 7 PBL LIGHT BALL SENSOR ASSEMBLY continued Drawings amp Parts Lists GN lt towed lt gt A 7 94 0 099 0 lt 90 0 b z S
10. 730 4000 Domestic 1 800 342 5263 AMF Bowling Products Inc 8100 AMF Drive Mechanicsville Va 23111 Copyright 2001 2004 AMF Bowling Products Inc Document 400 088 011 Rev Issued Date 10 29 2004 AMF Positive Ball Lift PBL Manual rev 400 088 011 SUMMARY CHANGES Change No ECR No List of Effective Pages Page Change No All Original Effective Date 10 29 2004 Table of Contents 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 SAFETY sones 1 INTRODUCTION hese eee 1 1 1 1 How To Use This Manual 1 1 POSITIVE BALL LIFT OPERATION amp ADJUSTMENT 2 1 2 1 Positive Ball Lift Description 2 2 2 2 Positive Ball Lift Removal 2 2 2 3 Positive Ball Lift Installation ie ED Ee Rd Hie tet db tenes 2 2 2 4 Positive Ball Lift Belt Adjustment 2 3 2 5 Sensor Assembly Operation 2 4 2 6 Sensor Adjustment 2 2 4 2 7 Rudder and Sensor Adjustment 2 5 2
11. there for your protection Removing or disregarding these labels can result in serious injury 400 088 011 2 Rev Date 10 04 Safety DANGEH GEFAHR PELIGRO DANGER Refer to the Service Manual before performing maintenance or repair Caution Severe pinching hazard belts It is also important to understand that the use of these symbols and labels is not all inclusive because it is impossible to warn of all the possible hazards and consequences that could result from failure to follow these instructions Trained and competent bowling center mechanics are able to recognize and avoid potentially hazardous situations 400 088 011 Rev Date 10 04 Nw AMF 90XLi PINSPOTTER Guards and Safety Precautions All safety guards must be in place before operating the machine When maintenance is required the following steps must be followed 1 Disconnect the power plug before working on the pinspotter 2 Remove guards only as required to perform the maintenance 3 Once maintenance is complete replace all guards 4 Reconnect the power plug The Positive Ball Lift has two guards see Figure 1 designed specifically to limit access to the ball lifts moving parts These guards must remain in place during pinspotter operation e Upper Ball Lift Upper Guard item 1 limits access to the main lift belt and upper wheel and to bowling balls exiting the lift e he Rear Ba
12. 0 948 983 212 839 549 002 900 212 161 900 112 161 070 011 040 809 865 445 919 005 200 070 008 215 070 011 041 070 011 042 DESCRIPTION UPPER YOKE w NUT PULLEY SETSCREW 3 8 16 X 1 SPACER BALL BEARING UPPER SHAFT WASHER SPLIT LOCK 3 8 SCREW HEX 3 8 16 X 1 RAIL BELT NO SLIP V GUIDE FLAT IDLER PULLEY IDLER PULLEY ASSY includes 30 amp 43 SPACER LONG SHAFT RETAINING RING WASHER FLAT 1 5 16 X 21 32 X 093 NUT FLEX LOCK 20 FLANGED BEARING 753 X 1 003 X 1 SLEEVE BEARING 753 X 1 RATCHET ROLLER SCREW HEX 3 8 16 X 2 RETAINING RING BELT TIGHTENER WELDMENT BELT TIGHTENER WELDMENT ASSEMBLY includes 36 amp 41 BELT TIGHTENER ASSEMBLY includes 30A 31 35 38 40 41A 42 44 49 amp 50 Rev Date 10 04 POSITIVE BALL LIFT PBL EXPLODED VIEW continued SECTION 5 0 Drawings amp Parts Lists 19 C 2 BH P Lj 1 16 Ss Wi See N S a 9 yn o 7 6 On CES 2S JC 8 75 58 cx REMOVE ALL LUBRICATION 8 FROM SURFACE BEFORE LOCTITE POSITIVE BALL ASSEMBLY 8601 LIFT EXPLODED 400 088 011 Page 5 6 Rev Date 10 04 Nw POSITIVE BALL LIFT PBL EXPLODED VIEW continued AMF 90XLi PINSPOTTER ITEM QTY PART 400 088 011 Na c c cA 070 008 217 900 208 161 146 005 277 000
13. 028 737 000 024 603 000 024 608 000 024 605 808 849 565 070 007 192 000 024 716 000 027 996 831 566 002 000 027 998 000 028 057 070 008 212 070 008 211 000 024 811 839 665 002 000 024 659 000 029 661 070 011 323 000 027 642 070 007 291 000 024 812 070 008 210 DESCRIPTION SHORT SPACER FLANGED BEARING 503 x 875 x 1 WASHER COUNTERSUNK 9 32 x 7 8 x 1 8 SHAFT SPRING UPPER RETAINER LOWER RETAINER SCREW FLAT HEAD 74 20 X 3 1 2 WASHER SPRING HOLDER RUBBER CUSHION NUT HEX 3 8 24 RETAINER RETAINER SPACER SHEAVE PULLEY ASSEMBLY R H NUT FLEX LOCK 3 8 16 LOWER YOKE SHOCK ABSORBER SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY includes 5 32 33 34 52 53 54 55 56 amp 61 WASHER CLUTCH BEARING PULLEY ASSEMBLY L H SHEAVE Page 5 7 ITEM QTY PART 090 003 401 070 011 796 700 107 170 700 107 146 DESCRIPTION CLUTCH RACE LONG LOWER SHAFT LOCTITE 601 applied to item 63 ADHESIVE LOCTITE TL242 apply to item 11 Rev Date 10 04 PBL BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY SECTION 5 0 Drawings amp Parts Lists 400 088 011 Page 5 8 Rev Date 10 04 Nw PBL BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY AMF 90XLi PINSPOTTER ITEM QTY PART 400 088 011 I I 0 BW B NO 2e 000 029 605 900 110 081 see 3A 000 029 659 919 005 600 000 029 606 070 011 147 919 005 500 900 208 120 070 011 131 000 027 264 090 002 016 090 002 014 919 005 900 000 026
14. 031 DESCRIPTION PIVOT SHAFT SLEEVE BEARING 628 X 878 X 5 HANGER ARM HANGER ARM ASSY includes items 2 amp 3 RETAINING RING PIVOT SHAFT SHORT V BELT PADDLE DRIVE LOWER RETAINING RING BEARING PULLEY WELDMENT SPACER SPRING EXTENSION SHAFT RETAINING RING SPRING Page 5 9 ITEM QTY PART DESCRIPTION Rev Date 10 04 PBL BELT TIGHTENER ASSEMBLY SECTION 5 0 Drawings amp Parts Lists PBL BELT TIGHTENER ASY 400 088 011 Page 5 10 Rev Date 10 04 Nw PBL BELT TIGHTENER ASSEMBLY AMF 90XLi PINSPOTTER ITEM QTY 400 088 011 4 2 4 2 2 4 4 2 2 2 1 see 1 1 070 011 530 070 011 524 see 2A amp 2A1 070 011 527 070 011 523 900 112 121 701 316 041 900 208 161 see 6A 000 021 408 948 975 172 963 600 002 919 005 800 070 011 526 070 011 525 000 029 603 DESCRIPTION ARM ASSY WELDMENT L H MACHINE ARM ASSY L H MACHINE includes 1 amp 3 BELT TIGHTENER L H MACHINE includes 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 amp 10 ARM ASSY WELDMENT R H MACHINE ARM ASSY R H MACHINE includes 2 amp 3 BELT TIGHTENER R H MACHINE includes 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 amp 10 SLEEVE BEARING 753 X 75 THRUST BEARING 51 X 1 X 1 16 FLANGED BEARING 503 X 875 IDLER PULLEY IDLER PULLEY ASSY includes 5 amp 6 WASHER FLAT 1 1 16 X 17 32 X 3 32 X WASHER 1 4 RETAINING RING IDLER SHEAVE IDLER SHEAVE ASSY includes 5 amp 10 SHAFT Page 5 11 ITEM Q
15. 8 Trip Cam PACS COIN 2 7 2 9 Reset Cam Adjustment 2 7 2 10 Checking the Reset Cams 2 8 2 11 Positive Ball Lift Assembly Adjustment 2 9 212 JIE Arm AdIUSImebt 2o oi nU 2 10 2 13 Rubber Bumper Adjustment 2 11 LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS ceeds 3 1 3 1 RPM k u hare rasta DTE ES 3 1 3 2 LUDFIGANE SYIMDOIS i s yu u iu uuu ae Se ieee eee 3 1 3 3 E bricatorn 2 uu 3 2 3 9 1 Positive Ball Lit tee e 3 2 3 3 2 Positive Ball EME u uu uuu uu e are So ocu b ntn e cna E RUE 3 3 9 9 9 Belt TENSIONE u 226 3 4 334 Light Ball Sensor ous dead ec ane 3 5 2 35 Ratchet Wheel u uuu un aun a ahua Reit obe diurni 3 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 1 315 a 4 1 4 1 Ball idles at exit will not enter lift 4 1 4 2 Ball lift fails to elevate ball 4 2 4 3 Ball fails to roll up track rails
16. 948 761 112 844 057 002 000 029 910 DESCRIPTION SPRING V BELT CARPET DRIVE NUT HEX 3 8 16 CLAMP STUD BALL LIFT ASSEMBLY see next illustration WIPER SUPPORT BALL WIPER CLOTH WIPER CLOTH RING DOWN SWEEP WELDMENT DUST TRAP TRACK SUPPORT BRACKET SCREW HEX 3 8 16 X 1 3 4 WASHER 13 32 X 13 16 X 1 16 NUT STOVER LOCK 3 8 16 TRACK RAIL ASSEMBLY SPACER RAIL WELDMENT V BELT PADDLE DRIVE UPPER BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY CRANK ASSEMBLY V BELT PADDLE DRIVE LOWER LIGHT BALL SENSOR ASSEMBLY SCREW HEX 5 16 18 X 1 WASHER 11 32 X 11 16 X 1 16 NUT STOVER LOCK 5 16 18 SHIM Page 5 3 ITEM QTY PART 070 011 035 070 011 039 070 01 1 064 090 002 016 070 011 810 000 026 031 070 011 034 DESCRIPTION STRAP RATCHET ASSEMBLY V BELT RATCHET DRIVE SPRING EXTENSION BELT TIGHTENER SPRING EXTENSION ROD Rev Date 10 04 POSITIVE BALL LIFT PBL EXPLODED VIEW SECTION 5 0 Drawings amp Parts Lists 6 lt M a lt IL AS CS 7 2 Q e YX LOCTITE TLe48 REMOVE ALL LUBRICATION FROM SURFACE BEFORE ASSEMBLY POSITIVE BALL LIFT EXPLODED 400 088 011 Page 5 4 Rev Date 10 04 NV POSITIVE BALL LIFT PBL EXPLODED VIEW AMF 90XLi PINSPOTTER ITEM QTY Items 3 amp 4 vary in length according to the space between the right and left pinspotters 400 088 011 A a a NNa NN ANN N N N N O
17. K RAIL ASSEMBLY AMF 90XLi PINSPOTTER ITEM QTY PART ON O 25 c N LA a N gt 13 N Na N N N N N 0 22 2 Ana 809 865 165 951 164 002 000 021 813 088 001 232 000 024 666 088 001 231 088 001 230 810 365 401 070 011 063 844 065 002 844 057 002 948 767 132 900 210 161 070 011 411 070 011 412 070 011 413 090 002 024 838 866 002 090 005 259 070 011 218 808 857 280 809 865 992 958 584 002 070 008 191 000 024 668 DESCRIPTION SCREW 3 8 16 X 1 WASHER SPLIT LOCK 3 8 WIPER SUPPORT RAIL COVER BLACK TRACK RAIL WELDMENT RAIL COVER CLEAR THIMBLE SCREW SOCKET HEAD CAP 3 8 16 X 2 1 2 SHAFT NUT STOVER LOCK 3 8 16 NUT STOVER LOCK 5 16 18 WASHER FLAT 13 32 X 13 16 X 1 16 FLANGED BEARING 628 x 1 LIFT ARM WELDMENT LIFT ARM ASSEMBLY includes 13 amp 14 LIFT ASSEMBLY incl 9 10 14A 15 20 amp 22 CRADLE LINER NUT HEX 3 8 24 ROD ASSEMBLY LEVER ARM WELDMENT SCREW FLAT HEAD 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 SCREW 3 8 16 X 9 WASHER LOCK 3 8 BALL LIFT BRACKET TRACK SUPPORT BRACKET WELDMENT ITEM QTY PART DESCRIPTION From 0 to 22 washers may be needed for spacing See installation drawing 610 007 043 400 088 011 Page 5 19 Rev Date 10 04
18. POTTER 4 6 PROBLEM wobbles on track rail assembly Ball lift assembly Center ball lift not centered assembly at both between track top and bottom of rails track rail assembly 400 088 011 Page 4 6 Rev 10 04 SECTION 4 0 Troubleshooting 4 7 PROBLEM Ball lift belt leaves V groove of sheaves START Ball lift assembly not YES centered between Center ball lift assembly at both top and bottom of track rail assembly track rails NO Insufficient belt YES Adjust length of ball tension lift Spring NO YES Ball lift belt worn Replace Belt 400 088 011 Page 4 7 Rev Date 10 04 Nw AMF 90XLi PINSPOTTER 4 8 PROBLEM Rudder slaps ball back onto carpet START YES Rudder cams fail to Reset rudder reset to proper height cams NO YES Rudder cams fail to Remove washers from clear top of 1 inch under 1 inch diameter diameter follower cam follower NO YES Ball lift assembly too moe height or aa iow stops as required to obtain proper ball lift height NO Tri foll fail YES Increase compression of one xig 4 spring by placing e EM retainer ring between the een D washer amp retainer ring at the lower end of the NO weldment YES Disassemble clean and replace do not lubricate Readjust sensor oily or dirty and needs adjusting 400 088 011 Page 4 8 Rev 10 04 SECTION 4 0 Troubleshooting 4 9 PROBLEM Sensor fails to clear pin jams
19. Steps 8 amp 9 400 088 011 Page 2 6 Rev 10 04 SECTION 2 0 Operation amp Adjustment 2 8 Trip Cam Adjustment 1 Turn the drive pulley to place the rudder in the center of its travel center of ball lift 2 Pushthe trip cam followers forward as far as they will go There should be a 1 8 inch gap on each side between the trip cam and rollers see Figure 2 8 Rudder at Center of Ball Return Trip Cam aj E Follower CJ SENSOR BACK VIEW 2 Figure 2 8 3 To adjust loosen the trip cam bolts reposition the cam and retighten the bolts 4 Recheck the clearance after tightening 2 9 Reset Cam Adjustment 1 Rotate the drive pulley to place the rudder arm as far left as it will go striking the bumper Hold this position 2 Install the left reset cam and move its angled surface to touch the trip cam follower Tighten the cam s mounting bolt 3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the right side reset cam 400 088 011 Page 2 7 Rev Date 10 04 Nw AMF 90XLi PINSPOTTER 2 10 Checking the Reset Cams 1 10 Manually rotate the rudder drive pulley While the sensor is moving back and forth move one of the trip cam follower rollers towards the rear of the machine Continue rotating the drive pulley until the roller contacts the reset cam returning the trip cam follower roller to its normal forward position Manually
20. TY PART DESCRIPTION Rev Date 10 04 PBL RATCHET DRIVE ASSEMBLY SECTION 5 0 Drawings amp Parts Lists PBL RATCHET DRIVE ASY 400 088 011 Page 5 12 Rev Date 10 04 Nw PBL RATCHET DRIVE ASSEMBLY AMF 90XLi PINSPOTTER ITEM QTY 9 9 PQ PO PART 919 005 600 070 011 028 070 011 027 907 000 200 900 212 161 070 011 009 070 011 036 839 549 002 070 011 033 000 026 865 070 011 030 070 011 031 809 849 205 919 000 600 000 024 679 070 011 013 070 011 037 070 006 142 919 005 200 070 011 040 070 011 217 838 866 002 947 356 617 809 965 125 948 964 142 070 011 032 DESCRIPTION RETAINING RING WASHER SHAFT KEY FLANGED BEARING 753 X 1 003 X 1 BEARING HOUSING WELDMENT BEARING amp HOUSING ASSY includes 5 amp 6 NUT FLEX LOCK 20 PULLEY WASHER ROLLER ROLLER SPACER SCREW 74 20 X 174 RETAINING RING BALL BEARING 625 X 1 375 CRANK WELDMENT CRANK ASSY includes 13 14 15 amp 16 BUMPER RETAINING RING RATCHET ROLLER RATCHET ARM WELDMENT NUT HEX LOCK 3 8 24 THIN WASHER 5 16 SCREW 3 8 16 X 34 WASHER FLAT 375 X 875 X 094 SPRING ITEM QTY 070 011 029 070 011 064 948 767 132 070 008 212 948 761 112 844 057 002 DESCRIPTION NUT V BELT RATCHET DRIVE WASHER FLAT 13 32 X 13 16 X 1 16 SPACER WASHER FLAT 11 32 X 11 16 X 1 16 NUT STOVER LOCK 5 16 18 The number of washer
21. age Intentionally Left Blank 400 088 011 Page 3 6 Rev 10 04 SECTION 4 0 4 0 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting 4 1 PROBLEM Ball idles at exit will not enter lift START Ball lift too low NO Lift arm assembly not centered between side plates NO NO of adjustment NO by bounce plate NO Bounce plate support bracket YES YES YES YES YES Adjust bumper Adjust lift arm Adjust rudder Adjust per Section 2 of manual Check mounting bolts and vibration dampener Repair or replace as needed Repair or replace loose or broken 400 088 011 Page 4 1 Rev Date 10 04 Nw AMF 90XLi PINSPOTTER 4 2 PROBLEM Ball lift fails to elevate ball START YES Pulley rotates but ball lift does not Ball lift NT clutch broken or worn NO Set dri YES etscrew loose on drive Tighten setscrew pulley NO Ball lift belt tension low YES Check length of belt Belt tension spring compression spring retainer nut loose Adjust if necessary V belt is slipping on YES pulleys V belt Replace V belt stretched or worn NO YES V belt tightener spring broken or stretched Replace spring 400 088 011 Page 4 2 Rev 10 04 SECTION 4 0 Troubleshooting 4 3 PROBLEM Ball fails to roll up track rails YES Adjust height of rubber Ball lift assembly stops as required to obtain position too high proper ball lift h
22. cessary Use a spanner wrench and rotate the upper spring retainer until the length of the spring between the lower retainer and the upper washer is 4 1 8 inches see Figure 2 3 This should result in the correct belt tension Belt Tension Spring Figure 2 3 400 088 011 Page 2 3 Rev Date 10 04 Nw AMF 90XLi PINSPOTTER 2 5 Sensor Assembly Operation The cam follower roller must be low enough so that it will slide under the rudder cams when paddle movement is blocked but high enough so that the rudder cams will lock behind it in the power drive position see Figure 2 4 Washers are included in the assembly for fine tuning the height of the cam follower roller Mounting Bolts LH Support Arm 4 SENSOR BACK VIEW Figure 2 5 400 088 011 Cam Washers an Figure 2 4 2 6 Sensor Adjustment 1 If the height of the cam follower must be adjusted a Remove the light ball sensor from the machine b Disconnect the support plate tension spring c Add or remove washers as needed between the cam follower and the support plate d Reconnect the support plate tension spring e Reinstall the light ball sensor in the pinspotter 2 The ball lift sensor support arm should be centered between the side plates Measure with a ruler Loosen the mounting bolts and adjust if necessary see Figure 2 5 Page 2 4 Rev 10 04 SECTION 2 0 Op
23. ch side every 3 months Lower yoke pivot points 4 places apply 2 drops of oil every 3 months Upper yoke pivot points 4 places apply 2 drops of oil every 3 months Upper yoke upper shaft 2 places apply 2 drops of oil every 3 months Lower yoke upper shaft 2 places apply 2 drops of oil every 3 months Figure 3 2 400 088 011 Page 3 3 Rev Date 10 04 wW AMF 90XLi PINSPOTTER 3 3 3 BELT TENSIONER Figure 3 3 Pulley 2 places apply 1 drop of oil to each side every 3 months Hanger arm center pivot points 6 places apply 1 drop of oil every 3 months Lower shaft sleeve bearings 4 places apply 1 drop of oil every 3 months Oe BELT TENSIONER Figure 3 3 400 088 011 Page 3 4 Rev 10 04 SECTION 3 0 Lubrication 3 3 4 LIGHT BALL SENSOR Figure 3 4 DO NOT LUBRICATE component parts of the trip cam and rudder cam assembly outlined within the square below Friction is required in this area to allow the sensor to operate properly DO NOT LUBRICATE ANY COMPONENTS WITHIN THIS BOX Figure 3 4 3 3 5 RATCHET WHEEL Figure 3 5 Ratchet wheel shaft flange bearings 2 places apply 2 drops of oil every 3 months h ri o C S lt S lt RATCHET WHEEL Figure 3 5 400 088 011 Page 3 5 Rev Date 10 04 Nw AMF 90XLi PINSPOTTER This P
24. djust the lift from side to side as needed and retighten the nuts 2 T ANA JN 3l f EN Return Rails 7 zb Figure 2 9 2 Positive Ball Lift belt tension spring should be compressed to 4 1 8 1 8 for proper tension on the lift belt see Figure 2 10 Take this measurement between the top edge of the spring and the upper edge of the lower spring retainer Adjust by tightening or loosening the upper retaining ring using a spanner wrench Belt Tension Spring Figure 2 10 400 088 011 Page 2 9 Rev Date 10 04 Nw AMF 90XLi PINSPOTTER 2 12 Lift Arm Adjustment 1 Measure the height of the lift arm above the door weldment see Figure 2 11 This distance should be no more than 1 8 inch Adjust this gap by adjusting the length of the rod that connects between the lift arm and the ratchet drive assembly see Figure 2 12 The rod has right hand threads on both ends so one end of the rod must be disconnected in order to make the adjustment Shortening the rod raises the lift arm lengthening the rod lowers the lift arm Tighten the jam nuts after completing the adjustment Ratchet Drive Assembly Rod End Adjustment Rod O 6 6 6 LIFT ARM ADJUSTMENT U Figure 2 12
25. eight NO Lift arm does not MES engage ratchet Reset lift arm height clutch NO YES Ball bounces on Reset lift arm height lift arm Reset sensor travel NO Ball spi YES ae Replace A polyurethane tube section NO YES Lift arm sticks in Replace rod ends raised position Replace crank assembly NO YES Oil and dirt Clean track rail and PBL buildup belt 400 088 011 Page 4 3 Rev Date 10 04 Nw AMF 90XLi PINSPOTTER 4 4 PROBLEM Ball fails to continue to top of lift assembly and stops or slides back to the lift arm Clean ball lift belt NO YES Ball lift belt too Adjust lift spring loose tension NO Ball lift too far to YES Adjust lift at both rear adjustable shafts to move lift forward Adjust upper tension NO bracket Lower track cover yes Replace lower worn track cover 400 088 011 Page 4 4 Rev 10 04 SECTION 4 0 Troubleshooting 4 5 PROBLEM Ball becomes airborne at top of track rail assembly START Insufficient shock YES Change shock travel mount position or shock assembly Lift belt to track rail YES Reset ball lift clearance is less height than 4 5 inches YES Sticking shock Replace shock absorber assembly Ball lift not MES Center lift centered Track rail and YES Center unit at top down sweep not of ball lift centered between Z i A 2 lt machines 400 088 011 Page 4 5 Rev Date 10 04 Nw AMF 90XLi PINS
26. eration amp Adjustment 2 7 Rudder and Sensor Adjustment 1 Remove the retaining nut from the crank pin and save see Figure 2 6 2 Remove the rod assembly from the crank pin and swing it out of the way so that the sensor assembly can be moved manually Reset Cams Rod Assembly Rudder Drive Pulley tf DEDL Adjusting Plate F Q a Sensor Assembly Q Q D Crank Pin pu Al Figure 2 6 Pivot Crank Nut SENSOR ADJUSTMENTS 3 Remove both reset cams 4 Loosen the pivot crank nut and turn the adjusting plate to the full clockwise position then tighten the pivot crank nut to prevent the adjusting plate from moving 5 Move the rudder arm back and forth so that it touches the rubber bumper on each side plate The arm should move freely with no interference If the paddle is not centered in the door opening it may be necessary to adjust the length of the rudder arm for front to back alignment and or shim the rudder arm support bracket for vertical alignment as shown in Figure 2 7 400 088 011 Page 2 5 Rev Date 10 04 Nw AMF 90XLi PINSPOTTER Shim Here to Raise _ N Rudder Arm i oe i Rudder A
27. g equipment e Remember that safety must remain your first priority at all times e Safety goggles ear protection and steel toed shoes are recommended whenever any work is being performed on a pinspotter e Wearing loose clothing or jewelry is NOTRECOMMENDED when operating or maintaining the machinery 400 088 011 1 Rev Date 10 04 wW AMF 90XLi PINSPOTTER Safety Labels and Symbols It is important to understand the safety labels and symbols used in this manual set Three of these labels are used to show the relative risk associated with a particular activity or instruction These labels are shown below in order of decreasing importance Be aware that taking shortcuts or failing to heed applicable safety information can result in serious injury or damage and can render the pinspotter unsafe for you as well as for others who follow in your place DANGER indicates a hazardous situation that presents a potentially crippling or life threatening situation DANGER indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could result in serious injury or equipment damage indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could result in minor to moderate injury if not avoided It may also be used to alert against potentially unsafe practices Other warning labels are conspicuously located on the pinspotter and are designed to warn against possible hazards These labels some of which are shown below are
28. ll Lift Guard item 2 limits access to the many belts pulleys and other moving parts of the ball lift mechanism AAXWARNING Figure 1 400 088 011 4 Rev Date 10 04 SECTION 1 0 Introduction 1 0 INTRODUCTION 1 1 How To Use This Manual This manual is provided for use by trained and authorized bowling center mechanics in conjunction with the adjustment operation and maintenance of Positive Ball Lift units installed in AMF pinspotters The purpose of this manual supplement is to consolidate all of the applicable PBL information into one easy to use document making finding the information you need simpler and faster when compared to having the information scattered throughout the pinspotter manual This manual does not cover the initial installation of the Positive Ball Lift but does cover removal and reinstallation of the unit for maintenance and adjustment Refer to the drawings at the back of this manual for detailed views of the Positive Ball Lift s construction There are six parts to this manual supplement Safety Introduction Operation amp Adjustments Lubrication Troubleshooting and Drawings and Parts Lists e The Safety section provides information on precautions that should be taken when working in and around the Positive Ball Lift including examples of safety labels and symbols used on the pinspotter to indicate potential hazards e The Introduction Section outlines the manual
29. part of the ball lift 3 2 LUBRICANT SYMBOLS OILING Items indicated by a number within a square require oiling Use SAE 10 oil as the lubricant GREASING Items indicated by a number within a circle 1 require greasing Use a multi purpose grease Bearing Guard 2 as the lubricant 400 088 011 Page 3 1 Rev Date 10 04 Ww AMF 90XLi PINSPOTTER 3 3 LUBRICATION POINTS 3 3 1 POSITIVE BALL LIFT PBL Figure 3 1 Rudder arm pivot points 2 places apply 2 drops of oil every 3 months Paddle drive pulley shaft 2 places apply 2 drops of oil every 3 months Pin wheel belt tensioner 2 places apply 2 drops of oil every 3 months PBL lift arm flange bearing 2 places apply 2 drops of oil every 3 months Carpet belt tensioner assembly 6 places apply 2 drops of oil every 2 months by t X Y H 2 lt P 4 4 I j D jJ ji I lf j Sy Ji 7 h il I lt N 2 BY Q A NA J gt N Se 555374 DANE lt gt K 2 f 2 _ 2229 XN Sn XN mit ais Figure 4 1 Apply grease with Grease Gun every 6 months 400 088 011 Page 3 2 Rev 10 04 SECTION 3 0 Lubrication 3 3 2 POSITIVE BALL LIFT Figure 3 2 F4 Idler pulley 2 places apply 2 drops of oil to ea
30. push the trip cam follower roller forward to check that it has fully returned to its forward position If the trip cam follower roller has fully returned to its forward position the reset cam is properly adjusted If the roller has not fully returned to its forward position adjust the reset cam inward a small amount and repeat Steps 1 and 2 Check and as necessary adjust the other trip cam follower roller in the same manner Install the belt on the rudder drive pulley Replace the spring on the belt tensioner On the chassis turn the Back End switch ON Keep your hands away from belts pulleys and other rotating equipment Failure to do so can result in severe personal injury to the hands and arms Apply power to the machine Retest the operation of the trip cam follower rollers Use a screwdriver or wooden stick in the open end of the rudder arm to cause the rudder to actuate each roller If the roller does not return to its forward position properly during the subsequent sweep of the assembly turn power to the machine OFF and readjust the reset cam Retest under power until both reset cam settings are correct 400 088 011 Page 2 8 Rev 10 04 SECTION 2 0 Operation amp Adjustment 2 11 Positive Ball Lift Assembly Adjustment 1 The Positive Ball lift assembly must be centered between the return rails see Figure 2 9 To adjust loosen the nuts on the four clamp studs in the upper and lower mounting brackets a
31. rm Length Mau Adjustment Bolt lt QA D O O O NSOR BACK VIEW Shim Here to Lower Rudder Arm Figure 2 7 If not done previously disconnect the spring from the belt tensioner and remove the belt from the rudder drive pulley Reattach the rod assembly to the crank pin and pivot the sensor assembly by manually rotating the rudder drive pulley to observe the travel of the rudder arm Adjust the length of the rod assembly so that the rudder arm swings equally to the left and right of the center position Tighten the rod s jam nuts NOTE Lengthening the rod provides more travel towards the odd machine while 10 shortening the rod provides more travel towards the even machine The rod assembly has right hand threads on both ends so the rod end must be removed from the crank pin to make adjustments Loosen the pivot crank nut on the crank plate and rotate the plate ina counterclockwise manner to increase the overall stroke of the rudder arm The correct adjustment is achieved when the rudder arm touches each rubber bumper on the left and right side plates with equal force without actuating the trip cam follower when the drive pulley is rotated There should be a little overtravel 1 8 inch on each side Tighten the pivot crank nut Rotate the rudder drive pulley to recheck travel If the rudder hits one bumper and not the other repeat
32. s used depends on the spacing between the left and right machines kickplates See installation drawing 610 007 043 400 088 011 Page 5 13 Rev Date 10 04 45 c Q QO W 7 PBL LIGHT BALL SENSOR ASSEMBLY Drawings amp Parts Lists GN lt towed lt gt A 7 94 0 099 0 lt 90 0 b z S OK A 59 D C 1 Os Y E BN N VS PBL LIGHT BALL SENSOR ASY Rev Date 10 04 Page 5 14 400 088 011 Nw PBL LIGHT BALL SENSOR ASSEMBLY AMF 90XLi PINSPOTTER ITEM QTY PART ON O QO FW mE a N gt O 13 400 088 011 Q N N N N N N 809 857 165 000 022 869 070 011 418 070 006 728 949 100 002 070 011 068 809 865 205 070 011 107 802 865 996 000 029 611 840 065 002 090 005 258 838 866 002 070 011 096 070 011 105 070 011 077 722 971 522 844 057 002 948 761 112 070 011 097 070 011 178 070 011 092 000 029 697 000 029 696 070 011 148 DESCRIPTION SCREW 5 16 18 X 1 WASHER TRIP CAM CAM FOLLOWER WASHER FLAT 59 64 X 13 32 X 1 16 LINK WELDMENT SCREW HEX 3 8 16 X 1 TRIP ARM RESET CAM SCREW HEX 3 8 16 X 9 WASHER UNIBALL BEARING NUT FLEX LOCK 3 8 16 THIN ROD ASSEMBLY NUT HEX LOCK 3 8 24 ROLLER ROLLER ASSEMBLY includes 14 amp 35 TRIP FINGER COMPRESSION SPRING NUT STOVER LOCK 5 16 18
33. t is aligned with the track rails Adjustment is required when the ball lift shaft support brackets on the kickback plates are not aligned directly across from each other or are not at the same height 400 088 011 Page 2 2 Rev 10 04 SECTION 2 0 Operation amp Adjustment f If the ball lift is not aligned with the track rails a Rotate the ball lift support shafts so that the slots in the adjustable plates are in line with the direction of offset between the support brackets on the kickback plates see Figure 2 2 Offset N 2 Figure 2 2 b Tighten the nuts on the clamp studs c Loosen the nuts on the upper and lower adjustable shaft assemblies and adjust the ball lift support shafts within the slots of the adjustable plates until the ball lift and track rails are in alignment d Tighten the nuts on the upper and lower adjustable support shaft plates 8 Ifan offset adjustment was made or if a different ball lift is being installed verify correct bumper height adjustment in accordance with Section 2 13 9 Install all drive belts springs and spring extensions 10 Reinstall the upper and rear guards 11 Test the ball lift by running several balls through it to verify smooth operation that the belt does not slip and that the unit remains properly aligned 2 4 Positive Ball Lift Belt Adjustment 1 If the lift belt rubs against the tube assembly when a ball is being elevated adjustment is ne
34. the ball high enough to permit a gravity return to the bowler The 90XLi Pinspotter s Positive Ball Lift is equipped with AMF s Gripper Ball Lift system ensuring reliable operation even with today s heavily oiled lanes The ball lift consists of a number of separate assemblies that work together to achieve the desired result These assemblies are refer to Figure 2 1 Ball Lift Assembly Track Rail Assembly e Light Ball Sensor e Belt Tensioner e Ratchet Drive Assembly e Belt Tightener 2 2 Positive Ball Lift Removal 1 Turn off power to both pinspotters 2 Remove the upper and rear ball lift guards 3 Remove the two springs and extension rods the two belt tightener springs and the ratchet drive belt tensioner spring from between the pinspotters 4 Remove the carpet drive belts the ratchet drive belt and the upper paddle drive belt from the PBL pulleys 5 Remove the clamp studs from the upper and lower ball lift shaft mounting brackets and lift the ball lift assembly out of pinspotter 2 3 Positive Ball Lift Installation 1 Place the upper ball lift assembly shaft in the upper support brackets on the kickback plates Place all V belts in position on the lift pulleys Put the lower ball lift shaft in the lower support brackets Install the clamp studs keeping the nuts loose e O N Adjust the upper and lower shafts to center the lift with the track rails in accordance with Section 2 11 6 Verify that the ball lif
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