Crosman 1700P - Manual (Page 2)

The 1700P is designed to be tuned to work at various fill pressures from 2500 psi (172 bar) up to 3000 psi (207 •
bar). This is done by adjustment of the hammer spring preload and hammer stroke length. In either case the
adjustment changes the amount of energy the hammer generates when striking the valve. Higher fill pressures
require more hammer energy while lower fill pressures require less hammer energy. Higher fill pressures will typi-
cally yield more usable shots from a given charge. It is advised to always record your settings when tuning your
airgun.
The 1700P can be adjusted to achieve various velocities using the same procedures described herein. This •
would mainly be done to compensate for heavier pellets IE 10.5 grain vs. 7.9 grain.
A. Hammer Spring Preload Adjuster
The hammer spring preload adjuster may be accessed through the rear plug on the res-
ervoir tube with a 3/16” Allen wrench as shown in figure 9. To increase hammer energy
turn the preload adjuster clockwise up to 7 revolutions. This would be the case when
starting from all the way back counterclockwise.
NOTE: More revolutions will simply cause the adjuster to spin but will not yield any
higher force. Increasing the preload will be required to facilitate use of higher fill pressure.
To lessen hammer energy turn the adjuster counterclockwise. It is advised to always
record your settings when tuning your airgun.
B. Stroke Adjustment
The striker can be accessed through the hammer spring preload adjuster using a 1/8”
Allen wrench (fig 10). Turning the striker clockwise will shorten the hammer stroke and
turning counter clockwise will lengthen the stroke. A long stroke length will yield higher
hammer energy while a short stroke length will yield lower hammer energy. The striker
can be adjusted inward by up to 12 revolutions though this many turns would never be
necessary.
A starting point for low fill pressures would start with a low hammer spring preload •
tension and a shorter hammer stroke.
A starting point for higher fill pressures will require more hammer spring preload ten- •
sion and a longer hammer stroke. Refer to the chart below for suggested combina-
tions of these adjustments based on fill pressure.
Fill
Pressure
Hammer Spring Preload Hammer Stroke
Higher Increase, turn adjuster in (Clockwise) Increase. Turn Striker out (Counter Clockwise)
Lower Decrease, turn Adjuster out (Counter
Clockwise)
Decrease. Turn Striker in (Clockwise)
12. Reviewing Safety
Never point the airgun at any person or at anything you do not intend to shoot. •
Always treat the airgun as though it is loaded and with the same respect you would a firearm. •
Always aim in a SAFE DIRECTION. Always keep the muzzle of the airgun pointed in a SAFE DIRECTION. •
Always keep the airgun on safe until you are ready to shoot. •
Always check to see if the airgun is “ON SAFE” (see section 2A) and unloaded when getting it from another •
person or from storage.
Always keep your finger off the trigger and out of the trigger guard until ready to shoot. •
You and others with you should always wear shooting glasses to protect your eyes. •
If your reading, or prescription, glasses are not safety glasses, make sure you wear shooting glasses over your •
regular glasses.
Use .177 caliber (4.5mm) pellets only in your airgun. NEVER reuse ammunition. •
Do not shoot at hard surfaces or at the surface of water. The pellet may bounce off or ricochet and hit someone •
or something you had not intended to hit.
Place the backstop in a location that will be safe should the backstop fail. •
Your backstop should be checked for wear before and after each use. All backstops are subject to wear and will •
eventually fail. Replace your backstop if the surface is worn or damaged or if a ricochet occurs.
Do not attempt to disassemble or tamper with your airgun. Use an Authorized Service Station. Using unau- •
thorized repair centers or modifying the function of your airgun in any way may be unsafe and will void your
warranty.
Store airgun in a secure location. •
Before you store your airgun, make sure there is no pellet in the chamber and make sure the gun is un- cocked •
(see section 9).
Store this airgun charged with air to keep the valves closed against dirt. •
Whenever you store the airgun, make sure it is “ON SAFE” (see section 2A.) •
SPECIFICATIONS
Mechanism/Action
Bolt Action Weight 2 lbs 8 oz
Capacity Single Shot Length 14.75 Inches
Power source Compressed Air Barrel Rifled, Choked and Crowned
Caliber/Ammo .177 Caliber Pellet Safety Cross Bolt
Velocity
Adjustable, up to 550 fps
(based on 7.9 grain pellet)
DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE.
Our friendly customer service representatives will be glad to help. You can get answers to frequently asked
questions at www.crosman.com or you can contact us directly at 1-800-7AIRGUN (1-800-724-7486)
REPAIR SERVICE
If your airgun needs repair, we recommend you take or send it to your nearest Crosman Authorized Service Station.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE IT! Your airgun requires special tools and fixtures to repair it. Any disas-
sembly or modification not performed by an Authorized Service Station voids the warranty.
A SPECIAL CUSTOMER SERVICE
Crosman Authorized Service Stations will unjam your airgun at no cost during the warranty period.
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
This product is warranted to the retail consumer for one year from date of retail purchase against defects in material
and workmanship and is transferable. To register the serial number of your airgun return the airgun registration form.
The warranty is not conditioned on the return of the card. You should retain the original sales receipt as record of
date of purchase.
WHAT IS COVERED
Replacement parts and labor. Transportation charges to consumer for repaired product.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Transportation charges to Authorized Service Station for defective product. Damages caused by abuse, modification
or failure to perform normal maintenance – see Owner’s Manual. Any other expense. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, OR INCIDENTAL EXPENSES INCLUDING DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. SOME STATES
DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY PERFORMANCE
U.S. Customers- Locate nearest service station (see www.Crosman.com or call Crosman customer service at 800-
724-7486 for list of stations). The service station will give you details of how to proceed with sending the item in for
repair. You must contact the station prior to shipping your product.
International Customers- Please return product to your nearest distributor. If you do not know your distributor,
please call 585-657-6161 and ask for our International Department for assistance.
IMPLIED WARRANTIES
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF RETAIL PURCHASE.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
To the extent any provision of this warranty is prohibited by federal, state or municipal law, which cannot be pre-
empted, it shall not be applicable. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights,
which vary, from state to state.
CROSMAN is a registered trademark of Crosman Corporation in the United States.
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