WARRANTY voided

These instructions are to guide those who want to self service their Launch F-lite™ Pitching Machine. The original warranty included with Launch F-lite™ Pitching Machine is void.

WHEEL REPLACEMENT Instructions

STEP 1 - UNPLUG MACHINE
WARNING
Please make sure the pitching machine is unplugged.
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STEP 2 - THUMB SCREWS
  • Remove the thumb screws that secure the pinch pad.
  • There are 4 thumb screws in total, 2 on each side.
STEP 3 - PINCH PAD
  • Pull the pinch pad out.
  • Once removed set it aside carefully.
STEP 4 - SPINDLE COVER
  • With the pitching machine resting on the control box, remove the 3 spindle cover screws that secure the spindle cover with a Phillips screwdriver.
  • Set the spindle cover and screws aside to be reused in a later step.
STEP 5 - TILT BRACKET
  • You should now have access to the 12mm bolt and washer for the tilt bracket.
  • With your adjustable wrench, remove the 12mm bolt and washer.
STEP 6 - CONTROL BOX
  • Flip the machine over and using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 3 control box screws.
STEP 7 - CONTROL BOX
  • Once the control box is free, very carefully lift it out of the way without pulling on any of the wires inside.
STEP 8 - CONTROL BOX
  • Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the ground wire screw to remove the ground wire (Aqua color) that is connected from the control board to the motor.
  • Carefully set the ground wire screw aside to be used in a later step.
STEP 9 - POWER CABLE (NEW STYLE BOARD)
  • Disconnect the 2-pin power cable (highlighted in yellow) by carefully lifting the locking tab to free the 2-pin power cable.
  • Once the control box has been completely disconnected from the motor, set it aside for reassembly at a later step.
ALTERNATIVE STEP 9 - POWER CABLE (OLD STYLE BOARD)
  • If you have the old style board, this step will look slightly different. Reference image.
  • Disconnect the 2-pin power cable (highlighted in yellow) by carefully lifting the locking tab to free the 2-pin power cable.
  • Once the control box has been completely disconnected from the motor, set it aside for reassembly at a later step.
STEP 10 - PITCHING MACHINE HOUSING
  • Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the front housing spacer by loosening the Philips head screw at the front of the pitching machine.
  • NOTE: The Philips head screw is secured by a nut on the opposite side. You will need pliers to hold it from spinning while unscrewing the Philips head screw.
STEP 11 - TILT BRACKET
  • Flip the pitching machine over so that the control box is facing up and  remove the tilt adjustment thumb screw by unscrewing it.
STEP 12 - tilt bracket
  • With your adjustable wrench, remove the remaining 12mm bolt and washer that secures the tilt bracket.
STEP 13 - TILT BRACKET
  • Carefully slide the tilt bracket off and set it aside for reassembly at a later step.
STEP 14 - PITCHING MACHINE HOUSING
  • With your Philips screwdriver, remove the Philips head screws that secure the two sides of the pitching machine housing.
  • NOTE: There are 8 screws in total, 4 screws on each side with the screws alternating from front to back.
NOTE: There is a screw on the left and right of the housing that is slightly hidden.
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