ME-90 Pinsetter - User Manual and Certificate of Training - Version 3.02

Nov 4, 2026

Comprehensive manual for the Mendes Electric ME-90 pinsetter, providing a user manual and a certificate of training package. Includes documentation for the lane controller (Version 3.02) and training materials, with detailed breakdown of fundamentals, string and pin detection mechanisms, braking and ball lift systems, traction and power box components. Provides operator guidance, adjustment procedures, verification steps, and maintenance topics, followed by references, parts and plans, and troubleshooting workflows.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages89

Reading Time3 h 44 min

AccessFree to download

SERVICE LETTERS

INTRODUCTION

Certificate of Training

PART 1 - FUNDAMENTALS

Basic Functions

String System

Pin Detector Wheel

Braking System

Ball Lift System

Traction (Drawbar System)

Power Box

Lane Controller

PART 2 - USER'S GUIDE

User's Guide Conventions

Pin Detector Board

Lane Controller

Pinsetter Adjustments

Strings Adjustments

Pin Brakes Adjustments

Drawbar Chain Adjustment

Torque Verification and Adjustment

Drawbar Alignment Adjustment

Ball Lift and Ball Detector Adjustment

Strings and Pin Bushings Verification

Untangling Pin String

Duckpin String Maintenance

Tenpin Bushing Maintenance

PART 3 - REFERENCES

Lane Controller Dip Switch Bank SW101

Lane Controller Dip Switch Bank SW301

Lane Controller Dip Switch Bank SW501

Lane Controller Dip Switch Bank SW502

Lane Controller LED Display

PART 4 - PARTS & PLANS

Pit Assembly - Duckpin/Fivepin

Machine Parts

Mechanic Operator

Stabilizer Assembly

Drawbar Assembly

Storage Reel Arm Assembly

Pin Detector Assembly

Brake Assembly

Chain Binder Assembly

Rear Ball Return Assembly - Tenpin

Pit & Cushion Assembly - Tenpin

Pit Cushion Assembly - Tenpin

Double Shaft Reducer

Rear Ball Lift Assembly - Duckpin/Fivepin

Ball Polisher - In Pusher

Ball Polisher - Out Pusher

Wiring Diagrams

PART 5 - TROUBLESHOOTING

Before Making A Service Call

Drive Mechanism

Dismantling the UP Clutch Sprocket

ME-90 PINSETTER User Manual E Certificate of Training Mendes Electric Pinsetter1994 LANE CONTROLLER VERSION 3.02 First Printing May 1994Revised August 1994Document No.MQ90-0090CS-0594MM2Mendes Inc. 超：……………………t Every effort has been made to ensure that the Infomaton in thls document is complete,accurate,and up to date.MENDESassumes no responsibllty for the results of errors beyond its control.Infomatlon in this document Is subjecd to change withoutnotice and does not.represent a commltment on the part of MENDES No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any fom or by any means,electronlc or mechanlcal,includingphotocopying,recording,or Infomation recording and retrleval systems,for any purpose other than the purchaser's personaluse,without the express written permisslon of Mendes Inc. Unless otherwise noted,all names of companles,products,street addresses,and persons contalned hereln are part of acompletely fictittous scenarlo or scenarios,and are deslgned solely to document the use of a Mendes product. . In our continuing effort to provlde the best products possible,we welcome your suggestions and comments on how we canImprove the Mendes equipment or its documentation. Thls manual was witten and produced by the Mendes Customer Service Department.For any further explanation or infomationon this manual or any other Mendes product,please wnite to Service Manager,Mendes inc.,2425 Watt Street,Salnte-FoyQuebec,Canada,G1P3X2. ,… " SERVICE LETTERS INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………1 Certificate of Training………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2 PART1-FUNDAMENTALS……………………………………………………………………………………………5 Basic Functions…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………6 String System……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………7 Pin Detector Wheel…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………7 Braking System…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………7 Ball Lift System………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………7 Traction(Drawbar System)………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8 Power Box………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………9 Lane Controller…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………9 PART2-USER'S GUID………………………………………………………………………………………………………11 User's Guide Conventions……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………11 Pin Detector Board…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………12 Lane Controller ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………13 Pinsetter Adjustments…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………13 Strings Adjustmen ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………14 Pin Brakes Adjustmen…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………15 Ascending Drawbar Chain Adjustment…………………………………………………………………………………16 Descending Drawbar Chain Adjustmen…………………………………………………………………………………17 Drawbar Chain Adjustmen………………………………………………………………………………………………………18 Ascending Torque Verification………………………………………………………………………………………………………19 Ascending Torque Adjustment…………………………………………………………………………………………………19 Descending Torque Adjustmen…………………………………………………………………………………………………………20 Drawbar Alignment Adjustment………………………………………………………………………………………………21 Ball Lift Adjustment ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2 Ball Detector Adjustment……………………………………………………………………………………………………………23 Strings and Pin Bushings Verification…………………………………………………………………………………………24 Untangling Pin String…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………24 Duckpin String Maintenance……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………25 Tenpin Bushing Maintenance………………………………………………………………………………………………………………25 PART 3-REFERENCES………………………………………………………………………………………………………27 Lane Controller Dip Switch Bank SW101………………………………………………………………………………………………27 Lane Controller Dip Switch Bank SW301…………………………………………………………………………………………28 Lane Controller Dip Switch Bank SW501……………………………………………………………………………………………29 Lane Controlle

FAQs

What training and documentation does the ME-90 pinsetter manual include?

It provides a user manual along with a Certificate of Training, covering system fundamentals, operator guidance conventions, and the lane controller details for Version 3.02.

Which core subsystems are covered in the fundamentals section?

The manual details basic functions and key subsystems including the string system, pin detector wheel, braking system, ball lift system, traction (drawbar system), power box, and lane controller.

How does the manual support troubleshooting and service calls?

It includes a dedicated troubleshooting part with guidance such as “Before Making A Service Call,” drive mechanism information, and procedures like dismantling the UP clutch sprocket.

Nov 4, 2026

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