Hornady Lock-N-Load Ammo Plant - Manual (Page 50)

Troubleshooting the Lock-N-Load ® Ammo Plant
Tips for Trouble-Free Operation of the Lock-N-Load ® AP ™ Press
Problems Solutions
Powder dropping around case • Correct bushing in place?
• Powder drop tube and measure adapter clean?
• Bushing installed deep counter sink side up?
No primer in case • Primer slide properly adjusted?
• Correct primer punch installed?
• Primer slide spring in place?
• Correct primer slide installed?
• Primer body rotated counterclockwise when installed?
• Primer housing tube too tight?
Shell Plate will not advance or does not index on station • Primer not fully seated?
• Pawls correctly adjusted?
• Make sure you have the latest shell plate version with the groove on the bottom side.
Cases do not feed into Dies • Die mouths beveled? (If not, return to manufacturer for repair.)
• Pawls timed correctly?
Gun powder is sticking in the powder measure, or
inconsistent charge weights
• Is the inside surface dry and clean?
• Try pouring a little powdered graphite thru the powder measure for lubricant.
Rub the outside of the powder hopper with a dryer sheet to eliminate static.
Case retainer spring won’t fall off the shell plate
or it is getting kinked • Is there a burr on the shell plate where the spring groove and the case location meet?
• Is there a burr on the sides of the slot on the sub-plate? (With a
casefeeder, when you are setting up the timing, do not run the
case into the spring if the spring is up on the shell plate.)
Cases are hitting the back corner of the shell plate when
feeding into the shell plate Slow timing down or readjust V-Block location
Cases are not feeding into the shell plate far enough Speed timing up or using the wrong V-Block
Cases are tipping when going into the shell plate Readjust V-Block location
Cases are falling on top of the V-Block Readjust the bracket, square tubing
Drop tube is tight against the AP frame; will not allow
changing of tubes Readjust the bracket, square tubing
Cases are falling mouth first out of the bowl Close the door adjustment
Cases are getting caught in the open hole on the bowl Open the door adjustment
The shell plate is hitting the V-Block when it’s rotating Lower the cam wire
Shell Plate Troubleshooting
Problems Solutions
Timing is severely out of adjustment The Index Pawls may have been damaged
The Shell Plate does not rotate freely after mounting • You may be trying to use the wrong version of shell plate. Your shell plate must have a groove
cut on the bottom side.
• Dirt or debris between the shell plate and the drive hub
• The Ball Detent bodies are not below flush on the underside of the Shell Plate.
• The Shell Plate is warped or damaged
*If you reach a point where you cannot get the press to work, please call our technical service staff at 800-338-3220 or send email to hornady.com/contact_us.
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