After a few seasons or if you notice any variation of the launch time without moving the Timer Knob follow these steps…(Always use a General Purpose Silicone based Lubricant for the o-rings, never use WD-40 or comparable lubricant.)

 

1. Unscrew the Chamber from the Base of the Poptoss.  *Make sure to firmly hold both ends of the machine as it contains a coiled spring under pressure.

 

2. As the chamber and base become unscrewed turn the Poptoss upside down while holding both ends.  Lift the base of the machine off of the upside down chamber.  The Ball Striker will remain in the chamber as well as the spring.

 

3. Remove the spring and slide the Ball Striker out of the Chamber by tilting down and holding your hand under the opening.

 

4. Apply a dime (or nickel) sized amount of General Purpose Silicone (Lubricating, Protecting and Dielectric) Compound directly to the o-rings on the Ball Striker.

 

5. Drop the Ball Striker with Anglar facing down back into the upside down chamber.

 

6. Put the spring back into the chamber, making sure the end of the spring fits onto the Ball

Striker end.

 

7. Attach the base back onto the Chamber by lining up the threads and screwing it completely in until it’s snug against the Chamber.

 

8. Load the machine with the Bat Knob and test the timing.

 

 

If water, dirt, etc. gets into your Poptoss follow these steps…

 

• Follow the above directions 1 – 3. After step 3 proceed to #2.

 

• Once the Poptoss is empty of the spring and Ball Striker, clean out the chamber of any debris (you can use an air compressor to blow out the chamber and base as well).

 

• Follow above steps 4 – 8 making sure to thoroughly lubricate the o-rings during step 4 (maybe a nickel or quarter sized amount since the o-rings are cleaned off).  Also make sure to preform a Test Load to check the timing.