DiabloMongooseManCover.qxd 10/14/04 2:13 PM Page 2 user manual TM .68 CALIBER ELECTRONIC PAINTBALL MARKER Meets or exceeds ASTM standards.
DiabloMongooseManCover.qxd 10/14/04 2:13 PM Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Page Topic(s) 1 Warning and Rules Safe Marker Handling Warranty Information Welcome Initial Assembly Battery Installation Attaching Propellant Source Attaching Feeder/Hopper Loading Paintballs Parts Key Exploded Diagram Chronographing De-Gassing Maintenance Storage Trouble Shooting Guide Notes Warranty Registration 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 PAINTBALL www.diablopaintball.
DiabloMongooseManInside2.qxd 10/14/04 2:03 PM Page 1 /!\ WARNING: This is not a toy. Misuse may cause serious injury or death. Eye protection designed specifically for paintball must be worn by the user and persons within range. Recommend 18 years of age or older to purchase. Persons under 18 years of age must have adult supervision. READ OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE USING. RULES OF SAFE MARKER HANDLING 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Treat every marker as if it were loaded.
DiabloMongooseManInside2.qxd 10/14/04 2:03 PM Page 2 WARRANTY INFORMATION STANDARD WARRANTY: The manufacturer warranties to the original customer that this product is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 90 days from the original date of purchase by the initial owner/purchaser. The manufacturer agrees to repair or replace (at its discretion) any product within a reasonable period of time.
DiabloMongooseManInside2.qxd 10/14/04 2:03 PM Page 3 welcome ...Thank you, for purchasing this Mongoose Paintball Marker. The Mongoose represents the culmination of a great deal of research by the Diablo Paintball staff along with input from players such as you. The Mongoose is designed to deliver many advent at a reasonable price. With its 21 ball per second cycling rate, the Mongoose is one of the fastest markers available at any price.
DiabloMongooseManInside2.qxd 10/14/04 2:03 PM Page 4 Numbers shown in parentheses following part names correspond to the numbers on the Parts key located on the centerfold pages of this manual. INITIAL ASSEMBLY 1. 2. 3. 4. Screw Barrel (23) hand tight into the Main Body (34) making sure the Barrel O-Ring (16) is properly seated between the Barrel and the Main Body to prevent the Barrel from vibrating loose during rapid firing.
DiabloMongooseManInside2.qxd 6. 7. 10/14/04 2:03 PM Page 5 Without pushing, twist the propellant cylinder in a clockwise direction and allow the cylinder threads to “draw” it into the Tank Adapter. DO NOT force the cylinder which could cause cross threading. Screw the propellant cylinder completely in until it is firmly seated.
Part Number Part Name 1 Hammer 2 Main Spring 3 Recoil Pad 4 Spring Strut 5 Quick Strip Pin A. R-Clip 6 Gas Valve 7 Cup Seal 8 Valve Spring 9 Valve Gas Plug 10 Valve Stop Pin 11 Vertical Feed Neck A. ClampFeed Adjustment 12 Velocity Adjuster A. Anti-Vibration O-Ring B. Locking Set Screw 13 Metal Ball Detent 14 Tank Adapter A.
Meets or exceeds ASTM standards. .68 CALIBER ELECTRONIC PAINTBALL MARKER 7. 2:03 PM TM 10/14/04 PAINTBALL Barrel Plug included. (Actual design may vary.) DiabloMongooseManInside2.
DiabloMongooseManInside2.qxd 10/14/04 2:03 PM Page 8 CHRONOGRAPHING Never operate your marker without first checking the velocity and confirming that you are firing below that required on the field of play. At no time should the marker fire paintballs in excess of 300 feet per second. Higher velocities are not only potentially dangerous, they often result in a substantial increase in paintballs broken in the marker. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 8.
DiabloMongooseManInside2.qxd 10/14/04 2:03 PM Page 9 DE-GASSING 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Make sure that you and anyone within range is wearing eye protection designed specifically for paintball. Set the On/Off switch to the “Off” position. Point the marker in a safe direction If you are using a motorized feeder, turn it off. Twist the Clamp Feed Adjustment (11A) in a counter-clockwise direction until loose.
DiabloMongooseManInside2.qxd 10/14/04 2:03 PM Page 10 MAINTENANCE Bolt 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Pull the Bolt Pull Pin (28A) upwards until it “clicks”. Pull the Bolt Pull Pin rearward until the Bolt (28) comes out of the back of the Main Body (34). Clean the bolt thoroughly to include rinsing in warm water if needed. Lubricate the bolt with non-corrosive lubricant such as Empire Lube or Empire Oil. Return the bolt to the rear of the Main Body making sure to put the open end in first.
DiabloMongooseManInside2.qxd 10/14/04 2:03 PM Page 11 STORAGE: Always turn off the marker, remove the hopper/feeder, all paintballs and propellant source and place it in a secure location where it cannot be accessed by unauthorized persons. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE: Symptom Cause Cure Does not Fire Not Cocked Cock the Bolt Pull Pin (28A) to the rear.
DiabloMongooseManInside2.qxd 10/14/04 2:04 PM Page 12 NOTES ON MONGOOSE: 12. PAINTBALL www.diablopaintball.
