Brunswick StringPin - Weekly (Every Week); Rotating Pins; Pin Strings

5-8 Section 5: Maintenance & Service
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
Preventive maintenance is the most important responsibility of the pinsetter mechanic. Properly
performed preventive maintenance will increase reliability, prevent major breakdowns and lengthen the
life of the pinsetter.
In general preventative maintenance requires the following:
1. Inspection - The pinsetter should be inspected periodically for the following condition:
• Loose hardware
• Damaged or worn parts
• Proper operation
2. Cleaning - In general the pinsetter should be kept as clean as possible using a vacuum, general
purpose cleaner, warm water (with detergent as needed)
3. Lubricating - It is suggested that a chain lubricant such as Brunswick Part No. G34-205116-000
be used to lubricate the pinsetter’s drive chains. Penetrating oils do not last long and leave parts
exposed to premature failure. For area requiring grease, a medium duty non-lithium such as
Brunswick Part No. 11-676361-000 or a light grease such as Nyogel 788 Lubricant (Brunswick
Part No. 11-676308-000) is suggested.
Maintenance Schedule
Biweekly (Every Other Week)
Pin Strings
Pin String Inspection and Repairing Worn String
NOTE:Inatraditionalbowlingenvironment,withaveragepinsetterusage,pinstringsshould
beinspectedatleastbiweekly.
Check the strings for wear, paying particular attention to the area at the head of the pin. If worn,
remove the damaged section of string as described in the Repairing Worn String or the Installing New
String procedures located at the beginning of this section.
Monthly
Rotating Pins
NOTE:Inatraditionalbowlingenvironment,withaveragepinsetterusage,pinsshouldbe
inspectedatleastmonthly.
Rotating pins in the 1 through 10 positions is necessary for long life of bowling pins. Untie and rotate
all pins in a clockwise rotation and swap the 5 pin (middle) with one of the outside pins (1-4 or 6-10).