SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 1 Dillon SL 900 Instruction Manual May 2007 illon recision Products, Inc.
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 2 Table of Contents Parts List, Schematics and Diagrams SL 900 Machine Mounting Assembly Upper Machine Assembly Shot Container Assembly Casefeeder Assembly & Parts List Casefeeder Bowl Mount & Casefeed Assembly to Frame Lower Machine Assembly Toolhead Assembly Platform Assembly Primer Feed System Assembly Automatic Powder Measure Assembly Shot Dispenser Assembly Wad Swing Arm Assembly Finished Shotshell Dimensions General Machine Information Step-by-Step Preliminar
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 3 SL 900 Parts List Part # 10641 10716 12000 12577 13311 13418 13485 13613 13667 13677 13700 13701 13738 13742 13773 13789 13791 13793 13799 13801 13830 13837 13840 13841 13848 13856 13858 13871 13891 13895 13896 13901 13911 13923 13937 13938 13943 13958 13966 13988 13989 13996 13997 14008 14013 14023 14026 14037 14041 14574 14689 14808 14922 16065 16209 16221 16222 16340 16667 Description Body Collar Adjustment Screw Primer Spring Cap Final Crimp Die 1/2-20 Jam N
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 4 SL 900 Mounting Assembly Part # 13856 13911 13988 16065 16221 16222 16672 17125 Description 1/4 Washer SAE 1/4-20 x 2 3/4 Bolts 1/4-20 Nuts 650 Machine Mounts 1/4 Fender Washer 1/4-20 x 11/2 Hex Bolts Shotshell Chute Dillon Bin 16222 (4) 13856 (4) 13988 (4) 16065 (2) 16672 13911 (4) 13856 (4) 16221 (4) 17125 13988(4) 4
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 5 Upper Machine Assembly 17123 16676 17124 13418 *16675 13966 13988 Part # 13418 13613 13667 13677 13791 13856 13938 13966 13988 13989 16675 16676 16699 17123 17124 17637 Description Shellplate Bolt Clamp Index Pawl Ring Indexer Indexer Return Spring 1/4 Washer SAE Pawl Spring 1/4-28 x 3/4 SHCS 1/4-20 Nuts 10-24 x 5/8 SHCS Shellplate, 12 ga.
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 6 Shot Container Assembly 16724 Part # 16724 17139 17202 17479 17837 Description Shot Hopper Shot Dispenser Fitting Shot Fitting E-Clip Clear Industrial Vinyl Tubing Tyton Clamp 17202 17139 17837 17202 17837 17479 17139 6
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 7 Casefeeder Assembly 13813 13732 (4) 13632 13738 (2) 12 Ga Plate Assy.
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 8 Casefeeder Bowl Mount Casefeed Assembly to Frame 16707 17353 16708 16680 17130 13685 16680 17131 17472 20536 14026 14013 17123 13989 (3) 17124 Part # 13685 17123 17124 20536 Part # 13989 14013 14026 16680 16707 16708 16709 17130 17131 17353 17472 Description 1/4x20x5/8 Screw SL 900 Casefeed Post Shot Post SL 900 Casefeed Tube - white label 8 Description 10-24 x 5/8 SHCS 8-32x3/8 SHCS 8-32 x 1/2 BHCS 1/16 x 1/2 Roll Pin Phish Compression Spring Casefeed
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 9 Lower Machine Assembly Part # 13485 13700 13789 13830 13841 13989 14922 16670 16671 17182 17637 Description Mainshaft Link Arm Shoulder Pin 1/4-28 Set Screw Mainshaft Pivot Pin Nylock Nuts 10-24 x 5/8 SHCS Link Arms SL 900 Crank Indexing Block SL 900 Frame 1/4-20 x 4 1/2 Hex Head Screw 22183 Roller Handle Assembly 13704 Washer (2) 13841 Nylock Nuts 17068 Handle Bar 17069 Clip 17918 Molded Handle 17182 16671 13989 17637 17068 13841 13700 17918 14922 13830
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 10 Toolhead Assembly Part # 10184 10185 11109 11110 12577 13742 13895 13896 13901 13989 14008 16667 16668 16741 16742 16743 16744 16746 10640 16748 17141 17147 17148 17149 17351 17477 17817 17899 17909 18140 Description Crimp Die Spring Crimp Die Sleeve 12 ga. Crimp Die 12 ga.
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 11 Platform Assembly 16695 16684 16696 16694 16683 14574 13891 16753 (3) 17126 (3) 13997 13738 16697 16692 17472 16691 17639 16700 14689 14689 16701 17812 assembly 13311 14037 17944 13789 13937 16209 16702 16699 10716 13837 11 16693 Part # 13311 13738 13789 13891 13937 13997 14037 14574 14689 16209 16683 16684 16691 16692 16693 16694 16695 16696 16697 16699 16753 17126 17472 17639 17812 Description Spring Pin 10 Stainless Washers 1/4-28 Set Sc
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 12 Primer Feed System Assembly - #19201 Part # 13773 13793 13856 13923 14023 14026 14808 16340 16714 16717 16721 17816 Description 8-32 Nut Collar Roller 1/4 Washer SAE 1/4-28 Brass Tip Set Screw 8-32 x 3/4 BHCS 8-32 x 1/2 BHCS Collar Roller Bushing 10-32 Nylock Nut Slide/Bellcrank Spring Primer Feed Cam Tray Mounting Bracket 14026 16721 16717 13923 17354 17134 16723 Description Primer Feed Body Primer Drop Tube Primer Bellcrank Gate 3 #8 Washer .
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 13 Automatic Powder Measure Assembly - #17817 17817 SL900 Powder Measure Assy 13882 Part # Description 13691 Powder Measure Tube Only 13793 Roller 13845 Collar Sleeve 13882 Powder Measure Lid 13921 Powder Measure Plug 13939 Body Collar Clamp 13940 Connector Body Collar 14023 8-32 x 3/4 BHCS 14037 10-24 x 3/4 SHCS (2) 14202 Powder Measure Tube Screws 14808 Collar Roller Bushing 16340 Nylon Lock Nut 16731 Spring 16732 Pivot Pin 17140 Pin 22273 Powder Dispenser Body
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 14 Shot Dispenser Assembly - #22134, 12 gauge shown 17138 17202 17143 17139 17142 17573 13701 14026 17476 14013 17146 16725 13996 13871 *16739 13817 16727 16740 Failsafe Rod Assy.
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 15 Wad Guide/Swing Arm Assembly Finished Shotshell Dimensions #16802 - 12 gauge shown Here are some dimensions of a typical 12ga. shotshell. Always use a quality dial caliper when measuring your shotshells. Length may vary dependent upon shotshell manufacturer. Dimensions shown are for maximum, uncrimped overall length. If you find it necessary to adjust the collet size die, try to shoot for a middle of the road measure of the brass base. 17352 16681 16679 2.
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 16 MANDATORY SAFETY MEASURES Reloading ammunition and handling powder and primers is inherently dangerous. Just as in shooting, accidents do happen. These accidents are nondiscriminatory; they happen to both the novice and the experienced reloader. We have done everything we know how to make your machine as safe as possible. We cannot, however, guarantee your complete safety.
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 17 E. A. M. J. H. F. K. G. N. B. I. C. L. D. Fig. 1 - A.) Dillon Bin B.) Shotshell Chute C.) Strong Mounts D.) Universal Mounting Kit and Hardware needed for Strong Mount installation E.) Shot Container and Post F.) Shot Dispenser Hardware G.) Shot Bar Return Rod and Powder Bar Return Rod H.) SL 900 Toolhead and Frame I.) Spent Primer Cup J.) powder measure K.) Roller Handle L.) Hardware for Shot Post and Casefeed Post Assembly M.
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 18 Fig. 6 Fig. 3 Microswitch 5. Open the casefeeder box. Place the feeder on your bench and plug it into a 110v AC outlet (220v for European casefeeders). Place a handful of empty hulls into the casefeeder (approximately 10). Turn the unit on and familiarize yourself with its operation. Notice how every time an empty hull exits the casefeeder, it passes a microswitch.
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 19 Fig. 8 Fig. 10 13685 Be sure to secure the small, but important, screw located at the rear of the bowl at the base. This little screw (#13685) secures the entire bowl assembly to the casefeed post (17123). Fig. 8 8. Remove the blue cap on the powder die (#16744). Loosen the two Allen screws and place the powder measure (#17817) on the powder die (#16744). The clamp must lock into the groove of the Fig. 9 #13921 Fig. 11 7.
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 20 arrow Fig. 11) and snap the rod bushing (#18086) into the platform. Thread the blue wing nut (#13799) “up” until there’s some spring tension against the platform – two to three turns. Do not fill the powder measure (#17817) at this time. This will be completed later. Fig. 14 Fig. 12 12. Assemble the shot dispenser fittings to the clear shot feed tube. Fig. 14 Place the tube clamps loosely on the tube.
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 21 three turns. Do not fill the shot dispenser at this time. Fig. 19 Fig. 17 14. Place the spent primer cup (#16699) on its spent primer cup bracket (#16209), it’s located on the lower right hand side of the machine’s platform – slide the cup onto the bracket rails. Fig. 17 19 Fig. 18 15. Position the Dillon bin (#17125) on the machine’s right side, then place the shotshell chute (#16672) between the machine and the Dillon bin (#17125). Fig. 18 21 16.
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 22 Factory Settings The SL 900 shotshell machine has been assembled and tested using Winchester AA hulls. A sample is included with the machine. The powder die has been adjusted to a height so that the powder measure bellcrank can make full strokes when activated. Fig 21B. Turning the powder die (#16744) counterclockwise will raise the powder system, reducing the amount of stroke the bellcrank has. Fig 21C. Fig. 20 Fig. 21B Complete Stroke Fig.
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 23 Fig. 23C Fig. 23A Incomplete Stroke Fig. 24 16739 16740 Remember: Loosen the bolt set screw before making any adjustments. 13943 16738 Fig. 25 13958 14041 Fig. 23B Complete Stroke the hull and may result in an incomplete stroke of the bellcrank. Fig 23C Station Four – The starter crimp die (#10640) forms and folds the loaded shotshell hull. This die is set for Winchester AA hulls so we achieve 60% closure of the top. Fig.
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 24 Filling the Machine with Components. What’s First? Before you charge ahead and begin tossing components into your new SL 900 shotshell machine, there is a routine we’d like you to follow. 1. Fill the powder hopper with the powder of your choice. Fig. 26 2. You will need a once-fired shotshell with a spent primer. Fig. 27 3. You will need a powder scale to weigh the powder charges. Fig. 28 Fig. 26 Fig. 27 Fig. 30 Fig. 28 powder charge weight.
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 25 insert the wad. Fig. 31 Let the roller handle (#22183) return to its rest position. 3. Remove the clear hopper lid (#17138) and add a small amount of shot to the shot dispenser. Fig. 32 4. Move the roller handle (#22183) down and then back up to its rest position. Remove the hull from the machine by pressing down on the locator button (#16753) and pour the shot back into the shot dispenser. Fig. 33 Fig. 35 Fig.
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 26 casefeed tube is fully seated into its clamp. 5. Get one box of new shotshell primers. Fig. 37 Fig. 40 1. Using a Dillon bin (#17125) or box, gather up to 80 empty, fired hulls. Fig. 37 6. Slide the cardboard jacket back, exposing only half of the first row of primers. Fig. 40 7. Turn the box of primers over. Fig. 38 Fig. 41 2. Always examine the hulls for rocks, dirt, mud or other cases that may get stuck inside.
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 27 handle (#22183) down and then back up to its full aft position. A hull has been fed into the shellplate. Fig. 45 Fig. 43 Fig. 46 10. Lift the plastic primer tray straight off the primers. Do not rotate. Check that no primers have turned on their side. If so, straighten. Fig. 43 2. Push the roller handle (#22183) aft, away from you. Doing so inserts the hull fully into the shellplate and the first primer appears at station two.
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 28 shellplate at station one. To ensure that you have fully seated the primer into the hull, it is important to stroke the operating handle to its full aft position. With experience, you will acquire the “feel” of the primer being seated fully. Fig. 48 6. Move the roller handle (#22183) down. The first hull is getting a charge of powder at station two. Fig. 51 Fig. 49 Fig. 52 7. Return the roller handle (#22183) to its rest position.
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 29 WHEN OPERATING THE ROLLER HANDLE: Pay close attention to the hulls, noting the changes that take place as they go through the machine. Pace yourself when operating this machine. Do not crash the roller handle (#22183) down against its stops. Do not snatch the roller handle (#22183) upward. It should take two or more seconds to move the roller handle (#22183) from its rest position, down, and then back to its rest position.
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 30 are needed when adjusting the 12 Ga. collet sizer die (#16743). A 3/16” Allen wrench and a dial caliper. Loosen the die lock bolt (#17351) located in the bottom of the toolhead (#16667). Fig. 57 (#16744) clockwise lowers the powder system and increases the stroke of the bellcrank. Be careful not to go down too far or you may crush a hull.
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 31 when it was built and adjusted at the factory. If you have selected a wad that uses a lighter or heavier load of shot, you’ll need to readjust the position of the shot dispenser. Using a 5/32” Allen wrench, loosen the two screws on the collar guide/clamp (#16737). Fig. 62 A 3/16” Allen wrench is used to rotate the body collar adjustment screw (#10641).
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 32 When it’s time to switch to another shot size, place a plastic container or coffee can next to the shot dispenser drain. Rotate the plastic shot drain with your index finger and hold it there until all the shot has emptied. Any remaining shot in the shot bar (#16738) and dispenser can be removed by running a hull through the machine. Fig. 65 Fig. 68 Fig. 66 Fig. 68 4. Remove the powder bar return rod (#17350). Fig. 69 Fig.
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 33 brass tip set screw (#13923) located on the left side of the machine, below the platform, in the mainshaft (#13485). Fig. 72 4. Return the roller handle (#22183) to its rest position. 5. Use a 1/4” Allen wrench to unscrew the shellplate bolt (#13418). 7. Pick up your other toolhead (#16667) and slide it onto the frame. 8. Insert the two toolhead pins (#14008) into the holes located on the front and rear of the frame. 9.
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 34 some of your ammo and it’s time to change to brand Q. Let’s explain how to switch powder. 1. Remove the powder bar return rod (#17350) from the machine. Fig. 77 2. Using a 5/32” Allen wrench, unscrew the two 10-24 screws that hold the clamp and slide the clamp away from the powder die (#16744). Fig. 78 Fig. 75 Fig. 78 Fig. 76 3. Remove the powder system. 4. Pour the powder out of the hopper back into its original container. 5.
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 35 Fig. 80 Fig. 81 The Primer System: The primer feed system on the SL 900 machine is a fully mechanical system. Every complete stroke of the roller handle (#22183) will feed a new shotshell primer into the machine. Fig. 80 Two very important but simple points: #1. Always keep the machine and its primer feed system clean and free of dirt. Do not place any oils or grease on the primer feed plate. This hinders the free flowing operation of the system. #2.
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 36 28 Gauge Conversion Instructions A 28 gauge conversion package (#22139), includes the following items: 1.) A complete toolhead assembly with dies installed; Station 1, collet sizer & depriming pin assembly. Station 2, powder die with 28 gauge powder funnel and retaining clip. Station 3, complete shot dispenser assembly with 1/2 oz – 1.0 oz shot bar and 28 gauge shot drop tube. Station 4, starter crimp star/radius form insert.
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 37 5. Return the roller handle to the up position. 6. Use a 1/4" Allen wrench to unscrew the shellplate bolt. Fig. 5 Fig. 4 gauge) onto the Station 2 locator. Fig. 5 10. Move the roller handle to the down position. 11. Place the 28 gauge shellplate on the platform. Fig. 6 7. Remove the shellplate from the machine. 8. Change the locator buttons. First, remove the locator buttons by pressing and holding the locator button down.
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 38 Fig. 7 Fig. 9 12 ga. Casefeed Assembly Conversion (Right-Rear of the Machine) Fig. 10 1. Remove the hulls and the clear casefeed tube from the machine. Fig. 8 Fig. 11 2. Use a 9/64" Allen wrench to remove the screw and washer on the casefeed sleeve assembly. Remove the 12 gauge casefeed sleeve off the casefeed body. Fig. 8 3. From the 28 gauge conversion box, retrieve the 28 gauge casefeed sleeve and place it on the casefeed body.
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 39 and the powder measure. 4. Realign the shot hopper tube fitting with the shot dispenser. Insert the fitting and the e-clip into the dispenser top. 5. Cycle the roller handle two complete cycles to insure everything is free to move. 6. Fill the shot dispenser with one cup of shot. 7. Remove the lid on the powder measure and fill with your powder of choice. 8. Use a once-fired hull, place the hull in Station 2 where the powder measure is located. Fig. 14 Fig.
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 40 13. Now that you have determined the powder charge, move to Station 3 for wad and shot insertion. 14. Get a supply of wads. 15. Use the same hull with powder in it. At Station three, insert the wad into the wad swing arm and move the roller handle down. Fig. 16 20. Once again, move the roller handle down. As you return the roller handle to its rest position, you'll see the completed round advance and move out of the machine. 21. Inspect the completed round. 22.
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 41 20 Gauge Conversion Instructions A 20 gauge conversion package (#22138), includes the following items: 1.) A complete toolhead assembly with dies installed; Station 1, collet sizer & depriming pin assembly. Station 2, powder die with 20 gauge powder funnel and retaining clip. Station 3, complete shot dispenser assembly with 1/2 oz – 1.0 oz shot bar and 20 gauge shot drop tube. Station 4, starter crimp star/radius form insert.
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 42 5. Return the roller handle to the up position. 6. Use a 1/4" Allen wrench to unscrew the shellplate bolt. 7. Remove the shellplate from the machine. 8. Change the locator buttons. First, remove the locator buttons by pressing and holding the locator button down. Reach below the platform and rotate the locator button until it snaps free. Fig. 4 Remove all three locator buttons. Next, retrieve the new locator buttons from the 20 gauge conversion box.
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 43 10. Move the roller handle to the down position. 11. Place the 20 gauge shellplate on the platform. Fig. 6 12. Insert the shellplate bolt. Use a 1/4" Allen wrench to thread the shellplate bolt down until it stops, then loosen no more than 1/4 of a turn. 13. Use a 1/8" Allen wrench to secure the 1/4-28 brass tip set screw. Do not over-tighten 14. Reinstall the ejector wire (#16676). Fig. 7 15. Return the roller handle to the up position. 3.
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 44 8. Use a once-fired hull, place the hull in Station 2 where the powder measure is located. Fig. 14 Fig. 12 Fig. 14 the hulls have cycled through the machine. 9. Move the roller handle down and then back up to its rest position. Remove the hull from the shellplate by pressing down on the locator button. Fig. 15 Pour the powder back into the clear powder hopper. Toolhead Conversion and Final Assembly 1.
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 45 Fig. 18 Fig. 16 20. Once again, move the roller handle down. As you return the roller handle to its rest position, you'll see the completed round advance and move out of the machine. 21. Inspect the completed round. 22. Before you begin reloading, review all assemblies to assure yourself that all the screws you touched are tight. You are now ready to begin your reloading session. Once you’ve started loading, Fig.
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 46 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Section #1, Primer System primer slide located on the primer tray via the primer drop tube. If the primer moves over the hole but it does not drop thru, turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise to raise the primer drop tube and the black primer slide will stroke more and then the primer will drop thru the hole. The adjustment screw (#17639) may periodically go out of adjustment.
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 47 removed the suspect shotshell, complete the stroke of the handle you started. It may be that the first shotshell has struck the mouth of the sizing die, or a wad or smaller gauge shotshell is stuck inside the first shotshell and has jammed itself onto the depriming pin. Or it may be that a wad has not entered the shotshell properly and is caught on the mouth of the shotshell.
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 48 Lube Points on the SL 900 Machine: Fig. 82 & Fig. 83 A.) Mainshaft: The most important lube point of all. Use 30w motor oil to lube the mainshaft (#13485). Use grease on the following items: B.) Mainshaft Pivot Pin (#13830) C.) Link Arm Cross Pins (one hole in the frame and two in the crank) D.) Shellplate Bolt Hole E.) Case Insert Slide Arm/Ramp F.) Wad Sleeve G.) Wad Swing Arm Pivot Hole H.) Powder Body Collar (rails, hole and roller, bellcrank) I.
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 49 Suggested Settings Here are some helpful adjustment settings for the SL 900 Shotshell Loader. These settings illustrate ideal adjustments for the starter crimp and the final crimp die. These settings can also be used to reset these dies if you get completely out of adjustment. Station 4, Starter Crimp Die Use dial calipers when measuring these dimensions.
SL 900, May 2007 5/21/07 11:51 AM Page 50 On the cover… The SL 900 is pictured with optional accessories: Low Powder Sensor #16306 Aluminum Roller Handle #17950 Other accessories available for the SL 900 include: 12 gauge conversion #22009 20 gauge conversion #22138 28 gauge conversion #22139 20/28 casefeed plate #97045 Machine Cover #13329 The Blue Press, Dillon’s monthly catalog, has a complete listing of accessories available for all machines. Dillon Precision Products, Inc. 8009 E.
