Mec Auto-Mate Owner's manual

Brand: Mec

Model: Auto-Mate

Type: Owner's manual

Mec Auto-Mate is a unique device, allowing you to upgrade your MEC Grabber or 9000 Series reloader with a motorized system. This system will give you automated control over the following functions:

powder measure
shot measure
indexing
shell feed
primer feed
hull crimp You can continue using all of your existing MEC components, such as powder and shot bottles, charge bars, shot and powder bushings and crimp dies. You can also continue using the MEC Grabber/9000 Series instruction manual.

Mec Auto-Mate is a unique device, allowing you to upgrade your MEC Grabber or 9000 Series reloader with a motorized system. This system will give you automated control over the following functions:

powder measure
shot measure
indexing
shell feed
primer feed
hull crimp You can continue using all of your existing MEC components, such as powder and shot bottles, charge bars, shot and powder bushings and crimp dies. You can also continue using the MEC Grabber/9000 Series instruction manual.

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MEC AUTO-MATE

ASSEMBLY MANUAL

For 9000G, 9000GN AND 8567 GRABBER SERIES

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MEC AUTO-MATE ASSEMBLY MANUAL

FOR 9000G, 9000GN AND 8567 GRABBER SERIES

Contents:

NOTE: If you are upgrading an 8567 Grabber Series machine, turn to page 11 Step 16 and

contact the factory for the items listed.

* Safety Information - Page 3

* Removal of Factory Manual Operational Parts - Page 4

* Installation of MEC Auto-Mate “Quick-Link” Kit - Page 7

* MEC Auto-Mate Assembly- Page 12

* Installation of Left Side Truss Rod - Page 14

* Auto-Mate Fuse Replacement - Page 15

SAFETY INFORMATION

GENERAL:

The MEC Auto-Mate is a unique product in that it is designed to work in conjunction with

equipment and reloading components designed and manufactured by MEC. It is therefore of

utmost importance to read, fully understand, and stictly follow the operation, user and safety

information for ALL the equipment and reloading components that you will be using in the

reloading process.

Millions of men and women reload ammunition as a hobby, or because the cost savings allow

them to enjoy shooting more often. You should always reload so that the safest and most

accurate loads on the shooting line will be yours and always remember that to become or to

continue to be a safe reloader, you must be careful at all times.

Checking powder and shot charges with a reliable scale is a must, and will disclose if you have

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any variations in weights. Adhering to loads recommended by the powder manufacturer is a

must. Always wear safety glasses!

On your machine and in this operator’s manual safety labels and statements contain

the words DANGER for the most serious hazards and CAUTION to call attention to safety

messages.

SAFETY INFORMATION CONTINUED

MEC AUTO-MATE ASSEMBLY MANUAL

DANGER

CAUTION

ELECTRICAL:

1. To avoid electrical shock, which can cause severe personal injury or death do not cut or

remove the round grounding prong from the plug. The machine must be grounded at all

times. Do not remove warning tag from the power cord, use a two-prong adapter or use an

extension cord.

Electrical Grounding Instructions - This machine is equipped with a three-prong (grounding)

plug for protection against possible shock hazards. If you encounter a two prong receptable,

contact a qualied electrician and have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a properly

grounded three-prong wall receptacle in accordance with the National Electrical Code.

Machine is designed to perate on a separate 110 to 120 volt. 15 amp. 60 cycle line.

2. Avoid contact with energized circuits.

3. Do not depend on motor control devices (switches, etc. ) to prevent unexpected motor

starting. Always disconnect power source before working on or adjusting machine.

4. Protect the power cable: don’t let it touch sharp objects, hot surfaces, oil, grease, or

chemicals. Do not kink the power cable.

5. DO NOT use this equipment in an area where explosive vapors are present.

6. Disconnect power supply before servicing or making any adjustments.

MECHANICAL:

1. Keep hands and ngers CLEAR of all moving parts.

2. Your machine is quite heavy. Be sure to use your MEC Auto-Mate on a structurally sound

table or bench.

DANGER

CAUTION

DANGER

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REMOVAL OF FACTORY MANUAL OPERATIONAL PARTS

TOOLS REQUIRED:

(2) 7/16” Open End Wrenches

(1) 1/2” Open End Wrench

(1) 5/32” Hex Wrench

MEC AUTO-MATE ASSEMBLY MANUAL

FOR 9000G, 9000GN AND 8567 GRABBER SERIES

Section 2.

Quick-Link Parts Installation

REMOVAL OF FACTORY MANUAL OPERATION PARTS

STEP 1

RAISE CHARGE BAR AND MEASURE

ASSEMBLY. REMOVE POWDER AND

SHOT BOTTLES.

STEP 2

REMOVE BOTH SHOT AND POWDER

DROP TUBES AND SET ASIDE.

Section 2.

Quick-Link Parts Installation

REMOVAL OF FACTORY MANUAL OPERATION PARTS

STEP 1

RAISE CHARGE BAR AND MEASURE

ASSEMBLY. REMOVE POWDER AND

SHOT BOTTLES.

STEP 2

REMOVE BOTH SHOT AND POWDER

DROP TUBES AND SET ASIDE.

Section 2.

Quick-Link Parts Installation

REMOVAL OF FACTORY MANUAL OPERATION PARTS

STEP 1

RAISE CHARGE BAR AND MEASURE

ASSEMBLY. REMOVE POWDER AND

SHOT BOTTLES.

STEP 2

REMOVE BOTH SHOT AND POWDER

DROP TUBES AND SET ASIDE.

Step 1:

Raise the charge bar and measure assembly.

Remove powder and shot bottles.

Step 2:

Remove both shot and powder drop tubes and

set aside.

Step 3:

Depress handle assembly to the bottom of

loading stroke. Using (2) 7/16” wrenches

tighten middle bolt to keep turret assembly in

the down position.

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MEC AUTO-MATE ASSEMBLY MANUAL

STEP 3

DEPRESS HANDLE ASSEMBLY TO

THE BOTTOM OF LOADING STROKE.

TIGHTEN MIDDLE BOLT TO KEEP

TURRET ASSEMBLY IN THE DOWN

POSITION.

STEP 4

WITH A ½” END WRENCH, REMOVE

THE PIVOT BLOCK BOLT AND SET

ASIDE.

STEP 5

REMOVE CHARGE BAR AND

MEASURE ASSEMBLY AND SET

ASIDE.

Step 4:

With a 1/2” end wrench, remove the pivot block

bolt and set aside.

Step 5:

Remove measure assembly as shown and set

aside.

Step 6:

Using (2) 7/16” wrenches loosen middle bolt

and return turret assembly to the full up

postion.

Pull drop tube holder assembly up and lay to

the side. It is not necessary to un-couple the

attached linkages.

Step 7:

Using (2) 7/16” wrenches remove the rear

linkage bolt assembly and keep for possible

future use.

STEP 3

DEPRESS HANDLE ASSEMBLY TO

THE BOTTOM OF LOADING STROKE.

TIGHTEN MIDDLE BOLT TO KEEP

TURRET ASSEMBLY IN THE DOWN

POSITION.

STEP 4

WITH A ½” END WRENCH, REMOVE

THE PIVOT BLOCK BOLT AND SET

ASIDE.

STEP 5

REMOVE CHARGE BAR AND

MEASURE ASSEMBLY AND SET

ASIDE.

STEP 6

LOOSEN MIDDLE BOLT AND RETURN

TURRET ASSEMBLY TO THE FULL UP

POSITION.

PULL DROP TUBE HOLDER

ASSEMBLY UP AND LAY TO THE

SIDE. IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO UN-

COUPLE THE ATTACHED LINKAGES.

STEP 7

WITH A 7/16” END WRENCH REMOVE

THE REAR LINKAGE BOLT ASSEMBLY

AND KEEP FOR POSSIBLE FUTURE

USE.

STEP 8

WITH A 7/16” END WRENCH REMOVE

THE LOCK NUT AND SET ASIDE.

NOTE APPROXIMATE ADJUSTMENT

POSITION OF THE CRIMP DIE CAM.

YOU WILL NEED TO READJUST THE

CAM FOLLOWING THE AUTO-MATE

“QUICK-LINK” PARTS INSTALLATION.

STEP 6

LOOSEN MIDDLE BOLT AND RETURN

TURRET ASSEMBLY TO THE FULL UP

POSITION.

PULL DROP TUBE HOLDER

ASSEMBLY UP AND LAY TO THE

SIDE. IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO UN-

COUPLE THE ATTACHED LINKAGES.

STEP 7

WITH A 7/16” END WRENCH REMOVE

THE REAR LINKAGE BOLT ASSEMBLY

AND KEEP FOR POSSIBLE FUTURE

USE.

STEP 8

WITH A 7/16” END WRENCH REMOVE

THE LOCK NUT AND SET ASIDE.

NOTE APPROXIMATE ADJUSTMENT

POSITION OF THE CRIMP DIE CAM.

YOU WILL NEED TO READJUST THE

CAM FOLLOWING THE AUTO-MATE

“QUICK-LINK” PARTS INSTALLATION.

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Step 8:

Using (2) 7/16” wrenches remove the lock nut

and set aside. Note approximate adjustment

position of the crimp die cam. You will need

to readjust the cam following the Auto-Mate

“Quick-Link” Parts Installation.

STEP 6

LOOSEN MIDDLE BOLT AND RETURN

TURRET ASSEMBLY TO THE FULL UP

POSITION.

PULL DROP TUBE HOLDER

ASSEMBLY UP AND LAY TO THE

SIDE. IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO UN-

COUPLE THE ATTACHED LINKAGES.

STEP 7

WITH A 7/16” END WRENCH REMOVE

THE REAR LINKAGE BOLT ASSEMBLY

AND KEEP FOR POSSIBLE FUTURE

USE.

STEP 8

WITH A 7/16” END WRENCH REMOVE

THE LOCK NUT AND SET ASIDE.

NOTE APPROXIMATE ADJUSTMENT

POSITION OF THE CRIMP DIE CAM.

YOU WILL NEED TO READJUST THE

CAM FOLLOWING THE AUTO-MATE

“QUICK-LINK” PARTS INSTALLATION.

STEP 9

REMOVE THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY.

USE BOTH HANDS TO SPREAD THE

FORKS OF THE HANDLE AND PULL

TOWARD FRONT OF MACHINE.

SAVE THE HANDLE IN THE EVENT

THAT YOU WANT TO CONVERT THE

LOADER BACK TO MANUAL

OPERATION.

STEP 10

WITH A 7/16” END WRENCH REMOVE

THE TOP LINKAGE BOLT AND SET

ASIDE.

SAVE THE RIGHT AND LEFT LINKAGE

PIECES IN THE EVENT THAT YOU

WANT TO CONVERT THE LOADER

BACK TO MANUAL OPERATION.

THIS IS THE WAY THE TOP SECTION

OF YOUR LOADER SHOULD APPEAR

PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF THE

MEC AUTO-MATE “QUICK-LINK” KIT.

STEP 9

REMOVE THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY.

USE BOTH HANDS TO SPREAD THE

FORKS OF THE HANDLE AND PULL

TOWARD FRONT OF MACHINE.

SAVE THE HANDLE IN THE EVENT

THAT YOU WANT TO CONVERT THE

LOADER BACK TO MANUAL

OPERATION.

STEP 10

WITH A 7/16” END WRENCH REMOVE

THE TOP LINKAGE BOLT AND SET

ASIDE.

SAVE THE RIGHT AND LEFT LINKAGE

PIECES IN THE EVENT THAT YOU

WANT TO CONVERT THE LOADER

BACK TO MANUAL OPERATION.

THIS IS THE WAY THE TOP SECTION

OF YOUR LOADER SHOULD APPEAR

PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF THE

MEC AUTO-MATE “QUICK-LINK” KIT.

STEP 9

REMOVE THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY.

USE BOTH HANDS TO SPREAD THE

FORKS OF THE HANDLE AND PULL

TOWARD FRONT OF MACHINE.

SAVE THE HANDLE IN THE EVENT

THAT YOU WANT TO CONVERT THE

LOADER BACK TO MANUAL

OPERATION.

STEP 10

WITH A 7/16” END WRENCH REMOVE

THE TOP LINKAGE BOLT AND SET

ASIDE.

SAVE THE RIGHT AND LEFT LINKAGE

PIECES IN THE EVENT THAT YOU

WANT TO CONVERT THE LOADER

BACK TO MANUAL OPERATION.

THIS IS THE WAY THE TOP SECTION

OF YOUR LOADER SHOULD APPEAR

PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF THE

MEC AUTO-MATE “QUICK-LINK” KIT.

Step 9:

If you have the large capacity primer feed you

will have to remove the #8965 actuator arm

using a 5/32” hex wrench and set aside. Note

the position of the screw in relationship to the

slot.

Step 10:

Using (2) 7/16” wrenches remove the top

linkage bolt and set aside.

Save the right and left linkage pieces in the

event that you want to convert the reloader

back to manual operation.

This is the way the top section of your reloader

should appear prior to the installation of the

MEC Auto-Mate “Quick-Link” Kit.

MEC AUTO-MATE ASSEMBLY MANUAL

FOR 9000G, 9000GN AND 8567 GRABBER SERIES

Actuator Arm

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INSTALLATION OF MEC AUTO-MATE “QUICK-LINK” KIT

MEC AUTO-MATE ASSEMBLY MANUAL

Step 1:

Prepare for the installation by laying out the

“Quick-Link” Parts.

Step 2:

Looking from the back of the reloader, place

the top linkage bolt through the left hand

link and slide bolt thru hole provided in top of

column and then thru right hand link.

Step 3:

Using (2) 7/16” wrenches tighten the top

linkage bolt assembly.

IMPORTANT! Only tighten the top linkage bolt

nut enough to bring all of the parts together.

The actuation arms must move freely.

Step 4:

On the right side of the reloader assemble

the forward link bolt, link strap, and spacing

washer as shown.

Quick-Link Kit Installation

INSTALLATION OF MEC AUTO-MATE “QUICK-LINK” KIT

STEP 1

PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION BY

LAYING OUT THE “QUICK-LINK”

PARTS.

STEP 2

LOOKING FROM THE BACK OF THE

LOADER, PLACE THE TOP LINKAGE

BOLT THROUGH THE LEFT HAND

LINK AND SLIDE BOLT THRU HOLE

PROVIDED IN TOP OF COLUMN AND

THEN THRU RIGHT HAND LINK.

STEP 3

USING A SET OF 7/16” END

WRENCHES TIGHTEN THE TOP

LINKAGE BOLT ASSEMBLY

IMPORTANT! ONLY TIGHTEN THE

TOP LINKAGE BOLT NUT ENOUGH TO

BRING ALL OF THE PARTS

TOGETHER. THE ACTUATION ARMS

MUST MOVE FREELY UP AND DOWN.

Section 3

STEP 4

ON RIGHT SIDE OF LOADER

ASSEMBLE THE FORWARD LINK

BOLT, LINK STRAP, AND SPACING

WASHER AS SHOWN.

STEP 5

ON LEFT SIDE OF LOADER ADD ¼”

SPACING WASHER, LINK STRAP,

CAM PLATE AND FORWARD LINKAGE

BOLT NUT.

IMPORTANT! MAKE SURE THE

THREADED HOLE IN THE LINK STRAP

IS AWAY FROM THE LOADER.

STEP 6

WITH (2) 7/16” END WRENCHES

TIGHTEN THE FORWARD LINKAGE

BOLT ASSEMBLY.

IMPORTANT! ONLY TIGHTEN THE

FORWARD LINKAGE BOLT NUT

ENOUGH TO BRING ALL OF THE

PARTS TOGETHER. THE LINK

STRAPS MUST MOVE FREELY UP

AND DOWN.

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Step 6:

Using (2) 7/16” wrenches tighten the forward

linkage bolt assembly.

IMPORTANT! Only tighten the forward linkage

bolt nut enough to bring all of the parts

together. The link straps must move freely up

and down. Using a 5/32” hex wrench tighten

the cam in the approximate position like it was

on your handle. You may have to adjust the

position when you begin reloading.

Step 5:

On the left side of the reloader add 1/4”

spacing washer, link strap, cam plate and

forward linkage bolt nut.

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FOR 9000G, 9000GN AND 8567 GRABBER SERIES

Section 3

STEP 4

ON RIGHT SIDE OF LOADER

ASSEMBLE THE FORWARD LINK

BOLT, LINK STRAP, AND SPACING

WASHER AS SHOWN.

STEP 5

ON LEFT SIDE OF LOADER ADD ¼”

SPACING WASHER, LINK STRAP,

CAM PLATE AND FORWARD LINKAGE

BOLT NUT.

IMPORTANT! MAKE SURE THE

THREADED HOLE IN THE LINK STRAP

IS AWAY FROM THE LOADER.

STEP 6

WITH (2) 7/16” END WRENCHES

TIGHTEN THE FORWARD LINKAGE

BOLT ASSEMBLY.

IMPORTANT! ONLY TIGHTEN THE

FORWARD LINKAGE BOLT NUT

ENOUGH TO BRING ALL OF THE

PARTS TOGETHER. THE LINK

STRAPS MUST MOVE FREELY UP

AND DOWN.

Step 7:

Re-attach the indexing actuating bracket. If

you also have the large capacity primer feed,

reattach the actuator arm at this time.

Step 8:

Add the rear link bolt and tighten using (2)

7/16” wrenches.

IMPORTANT! Only tighten the rear linkage bolt

enough to bring all of the parts together.

STEP 7

RE-ATTACH THE INDEXING

ACTUATION BRACKET.

STEP 8

ADD THE REAR LINK BOLT NUT AND

TIGHTEN.

IMPORTANT! ONLY TIGHTEN THE

REAR LINKAGE BOLT NUT ENOUGH

TO BRING ALL OF THE PARTS

TOGETHER.

STEP 9

MOVE THE DROP TUBE HOLDER

ASSEMBLY BACK INTO POSITION.

STEP 7

RE-ATTACH THE INDEXING

ACTUATION BRACKET.

STEP 8

ADD THE REAR LINK BOLT NUT AND

TIGHTEN.

IMPORTANT! ONLY TIGHTEN THE

REAR LINKAGE BOLT NUT ENOUGH

TO BRING ALL OF THE PARTS

TOGETHER.

STEP 9

MOVE THE DROP TUBE HOLDER

ASSEMBLY BACK INTO POSITION.

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Step 9:

Move the drop tube holder assembly back into

position.

Step 10:

Depress linkage assembly to the bottom of

loading stroke. While holding it down, tighten

middle bolt using (2) 7/16” wrenches to keep

turret assembly in the down position.

Step 11:

From the front of the reloader align the pivot

block and charge bar assembly and attach with

the pivot block bolt.

STEP 7

RE-ATTACH THE INDEXING

ACTUATION BRACKET.

STEP 8

ADD THE REAR LINK BOLT NUT AND

TIGHTEN.

IMPORTANT! ONLY TIGHTEN THE

REAR LINKAGE BOLT NUT ENOUGH

TO BRING ALL OF THE PARTS

TOGETHER.

STEP 9

MOVE THE DROP TUBE HOLDER

ASSEMBLY BACK INTO POSITION.

STEP 10

DEPRESS HANDLE ASSEMBLY TO

THE BOTTOM OF LOADING STROKE.

TIGHTEN MIDDLE BOLT TO KEEP

TURRET ASSEMBLY IN THE DOWN

POSITION.

STEP 11

ALIGN THE PIVOT BLOCK AND

CHARGE BAR ASSEMBLY AND

ATTACH WITH THE PIVOT BLOCK

BOLT.

STEP 12

WITH A ½” END WRENCH TIGHTEN

PIVOT BLOCK BOLT SECURELY.

STEP 10

DEPRESS HANDLE ASSEMBLY TO

THE BOTTOM OF LOADING STROKE.

TIGHTEN MIDDLE BOLT TO KEEP

TURRET ASSEMBLY IN THE DOWN

POSITION.

STEP 11

ALIGN THE PIVOT BLOCK AND

CHARGE BAR ASSEMBLY AND

ATTACH WITH THE PIVOT BLOCK

BOLT.

STEP 12

WITH A ½” END WRENCH TIGHTEN

PIVOT BLOCK BOLT SECURELY.

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FOR 9000G, 9000GN AND 8567 GRABBER SERIES

Step 12:

With a 1/2” end wrench tighten pivot block bolt

securely.

Step 13:

Carefully loosen the middle bolt and return

turret assembly to the full up position.

CAUTION should be taken to not allow the unit

to come up too quickly.

Step 14:

Add powder and shot drop tubes.

STEP 10

DEPRESS HANDLE ASSEMBLY TO

THE BOTTOM OF LOADING STROKE.

TIGHTEN MIDDLE BOLT TO KEEP

TURRET ASSEMBLY IN THE DOWN

POSITION.

STEP 11

ALIGN THE PIVOT BLOCK AND

CHARGE BAR ASSEMBLY AND

ATTACH WITH THE PIVOT BLOCK

BOLT.

STEP 12

WITH A ½” END WRENCH TIGHTEN

PIVOT BLOCK BOLT SECURELY.

STEP 13

CAREFULLY LOOSEN THE MIDDLE

BOLT AND RETURN TURRET

ASSEMBLY TO THE FULL UP

POSITION.

STEP 14

ADD POWDER AND SHOT DROP

TUBES.

STEP 15

LOWER CHARGE BAR ASSEMBLY.

STEP 13

CAREFULLY LOOSEN THE MIDDLE

BOLT AND RETURN TURRET

ASSEMBLY TO THE FULL UP

POSITION.

STEP 14

ADD POWDER AND SHOT DROP

TUBES.

STEP 15

LOWER CHARGE BAR ASSEMBLY.

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Step 16:

Install the right hand reloader support bracket

using the provided 1/4” nut and bolt. Start

with the top bolt as shown here and nger

tighten.

IMPORTANT: If you are converting the

8567N Grabber you will need to contact

MEC Outdoors to purchase the right hand

truss rod #9130P9 and wing thumb screw #

9105.

Step 17:

Complete the installation of the reloader

support bracket by securing the bottom of the

bracket to the reloader. Tighten both bolts

securely using (2) 7/16” wrenches.

NOTE: Make certain this connection is made

on the back side of the indexer side plate as

shown.

IMPORTANT: Follow instructions for 8567

Grabber right hand truss rod #9130P9

assembly.

Step 15:

Lower charge bar assembly.

From the side/back view of the reloader this is

what the nished assembly should look like.

Congratulations, you are almost ready to go!

THIS IS WHAT THE FINISHED

ASSEMBLY SHOULD LOOK LIKE.

CONGRATULATIONS, YOU ARE

ALMOST READY TO GO!

STEP 16

WITH A 7/16” END WRENCH, INSTALL

THE LOADER SUPPORT BRACKET.

USE THE PROVIDED ¼” NUT AND

BOLT. START WITH THE TOP BOLT

AS SHOWN HERE. TIGHTEN

SECURELY.

IMPORTANT: IF YOU ARE

CONVERTING A GRABBER 8567

CALL THE FACTORY AND REQUEST

THE RIGHT HAND TRUSS ROD

#9130P9

STEP 17

WITH A 7/16” END WRENCH,

COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION OF

THE LOADER SUPPORT BRACKET BY

SECURING THE BOTTOM OF

BRACKET TO LOADER. TIGHTEN

SECURELY.

NOTE: MAKE CERTAIN THIS

CONNECTION IS MADE ON THE

BACKSIDE OF THE INDEXER SIDE

PLATE AS SHOWN.

IMPORTANT: FOLLOW

INSTRUCTIONS FOR 8567 GRABBER

RIGHT HAND TRUSS ROD #9130P9

ASSEMBLY.

THIS IS WHAT THE FINISHED

ASSEMBLY SHOULD LOOK LIKE.

CONGRATULATIONS, YOU ARE

ALMOST READY TO GO!

STEP 16

WITH A 7/16” END WRENCH, INSTALL

THE LOADER SUPPORT BRACKET.

USE THE PROVIDED ¼” NUT AND

BOLT. START WITH THE TOP BOLT

AS SHOWN HERE. TIGHTEN

SECURELY.

IMPORTANT: IF YOU ARE

CONVERTING A GRABBER 8567

CALL THE FACTORY AND REQUEST

THE RIGHT HAND TRUSS ROD

#9130P9

STEP 17

WITH A 7/16” END WRENCH,

COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION OF

THE LOADER SUPPORT BRACKET BY

SECURING THE BOTTOM OF

BRACKET TO LOADER. TIGHTEN

SECURELY.

NOTE: MAKE CERTAIN THIS

CONNECTION IS MADE ON THE

BACKSIDE OF THE INDEXER SIDE

PLATE AS SHOWN.

IMPORTANT: FOLLOW

INSTRUCTIONS FOR 8567 GRABBER

RIGHT HAND TRUSS ROD #9130P9

ASSEMBLY.

THIS IS WHAT THE FINISHED

ASSEMBLY SHOULD LOOK LIKE.

CONGRATULATIONS, YOU ARE

ALMOST READY TO GO!

STEP 16

WITH A 7/16” END WRENCH, INSTALL

THE LOADER SUPPORT BRACKET.

USE THE PROVIDED ¼” NUT AND

BOLT. START WITH THE TOP BOLT

AS SHOWN HERE. TIGHTEN

SECURELY.

IMPORTANT: IF YOU ARE

CONVERTING A GRABBER 8567

CALL THE FACTORY AND REQUEST

THE RIGHT HAND TRUSS ROD

#9130P9

STEP 17

WITH A 7/16” END WRENCH,

COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION OF

THE LOADER SUPPORT BRACKET BY

SECURING THE BOTTOM OF

BRACKET TO LOADER. TIGHTEN

SECURELY.

NOTE: MAKE CERTAIN THIS

CONNECTION IS MADE ON THE

BACKSIDE OF THE INDEXER SIDE

PLATE AS SHOWN.

IMPORTANT: FOLLOW

INSTRUCTIONS FOR 8567 GRABBER

RIGHT HAND TRUSS ROD #9130P9

ASSEMBLY.

Bolt/Nut

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AUTO-MATE ASSEMBLY

MEC AUTO-MATE ASSEMBLY MANUAL

FOR 9000G, 9000GN AND 8567 GRABBER SERIES

Step 1:

Slide your reloader into postion on the top

of the drive base. Secure the left side of the

reloader to the drive base with the provided

thumb screws.

Step 2:

Loosen the (2) thumb screws and push the

right side. Hold down the clamping strip to

the left until it rests against the reloader base.

Secure the clamping strip tightly with the

provided thumb screws. Tighten with an allen

screw using 5/32” hex wrench.

Step 3:

With a 1/2” end wrench, remove the ny-lock

nut from the actuation wheel pivot point.

Attach the bottom end of the pull rod and

tighten the lock nut.

Auto-Mate Assembly

STEP 1

SLIDE YOUR AUTO-MATE INTO

POSITION ON THE TOP OF THE

DRIVE BASE.

WITH THE PROVIDED THUMB

SCREWS, SECURE THE LEFT SIDE

OF THE LOADER TO THE DRIVE

BASE.

STEP 3

WITH A ½” END WRENCH, REMOVE

THE NY-LOCK NUT FROM THE

ACTUATION WHEEL PIVOT POINT.

ATTACH THE BOTTOM END OF THE

PULL ROD AND TIGHTEN THE LOCK

NUT.

STEP 2

PUSH THE RIGHT SIDE HOLD DOWN

CLAMPING STRIP TO THE LEFT UNTIL

IT RESTS AGAINST THE LOADER

BASE.

SECURE CLAMPING STRIP TIGHTLY

WITH THE PROVIDED THUMB

SCREWS.

Auto-Mate Assembly

STEP 1

SLIDE YOUR AUTO-MATE INTO

POSITION ON THE TOP OF THE

DRIVE BASE.

WITH THE PROVIDED THUMB

SCREWS, SECURE THE LEFT SIDE

OF THE LOADER TO THE DRIVE

BASE.

STEP 3

WITH A ½” END WRENCH, REMOVE

THE NY-LOCK NUT FROM THE

ACTUATION WHEEL PIVOT POINT.

ATTACH THE BOTTOM END OF THE

PULL ROD AND TIGHTEN THE LOCK

NUT.

STEP 2

PUSH THE RIGHT SIDE HOLD DOWN

CLAMPING STRIP TO THE LEFT UNTIL

IT RESTS AGAINST THE LOADER

BASE.

SECURE CLAMPING STRIP TIGHTLY

WITH THE PROVIDED THUMB

SCREWS.

Auto-Mate Assembly

STEP 1

SLIDE YOUR AUTO-MATE INTO

POSITION ON THE TOP OF THE

DRIVE BASE.

WITH THE PROVIDED THUMB

SCREWS, SECURE THE LEFT SIDE

OF THE LOADER TO THE DRIVE

BASE.

STEP 3

WITH A ½” END WRENCH, REMOVE

THE NY-LOCK NUT FROM THE

ACTUATION WHEEL PIVOT POINT.

ATTACH THE BOTTOM END OF THE

PULL ROD AND TIGHTEN THE LOCK

NUT.

STEP 2

PUSH THE RIGHT SIDE HOLD DOWN

CLAMPING STRIP TO THE LEFT UNTIL

IT RESTS AGAINST THE LOADER

BASE.

SECURE CLAMPING STRIP TIGHTLY

WITH THE PROVIDED THUMB

SCREWS.

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Step 4:

Remove the bolt from the pivot bracket and

thread the pivot bracket onto the pull rod. Re-

position the pivot bracket between the links.

The holes in the pivot bracket should line

up with the holes in the links. Slide the bolt

through the linkage and pivot bracket. The

bolt should slide through freely.

Step 5:

Using (2) 7/16” end wrenches tighten the

linkage bolt assembly.

IMPORTANT: Only tighten the linkage bolt

enough to bring all parts together. Bolt should

pivot freely.

Step 6:

Install the spent primer bin under the auto-

mate base frame.

STEP 4

THREAD THE LOCK NUT ON TO THE

TOP OF THE PULL ROD FOLLOWED BY

THE PIVOT BRACKET. THE HOLES IN

THE PIVOT BRACKET SHOULD BE

SLIGHTLY HIGHER THAN THOSE IN

THE LINKS. A SLIGHT AMOUNT OF

DOWNWARD PRESSURE IS REQUIRED

TO SLIDE THE BOLT THROUGH THE

LINKS AND THE PIVOT BRACKET.

STEP 6

INSTALL THE SPENT PRIMER BIN

UNDER THE AUTO-MATE BASE

FRAME IN LOCATION SHOWN,

STEP 5

STEP 4

THREAD THE LOCK NUT ON TO THE

TOP OF THE PULL ROD FOLLOWED BY

THE PIVOT BRACKET. THE HOLES IN

THE PIVOT BRACKET SHOULD BE

SLIGHTLY HIGHER THAN THOSE IN

THE LINKS. A SLIGHT AMOUNT OF

DOWNWARD PRESSURE IS REQUIRED

TO SLIDE THE BOLT THROUGH THE

LINKS AND THE PIVOT BRACKET.

STEP 6

INSTALL THE SPENT PRIMER BIN

UNDER THE AUTO-MATE BASE

FRAME IN LOCATION SHOWN,

STEP 5

STEP 4

THREAD THE LOCK NUT ON TO THE

TOP OF THE PULL ROD FOLLOWED BY

THE PIVOT BRACKET. THE HOLES IN

THE PIVOT BRACKET SHOULD BE

SLIGHTLY HIGHER THAN THOSE IN

THE LINKS. A SLIGHT AMOUNT OF

DOWNWARD PRESSURE IS REQUIRED

TO SLIDE THE BOLT THROUGH THE

LINKS AND THE PIVOT BRACKET.

STEP 6

INSTALL THE SPENT PRIMER BIN

UNDER THE AUTO-MATE BASE

FRAME IN LOCATION SHOWN,

STEP 5

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FOR 9000G, 9000GN AND 8567 GRABBER SERIES

INSTALLATION OF LEFT TRUSS ROD

Step 1:

Insert the bolt through the hole in the

mounting bracket and then through the top

hole in the truss rod on the left side of reloader

and nger tighten nut. You may nd it easier

to insert by tipping the measure assembly

back.

Step 2:

Using the provided “T” bolt, install lower truss

rod to the provided mounting hole at the left

rear of the auto-mate drive base and scurely

tighten.

Step 3:

Using (2) 7/16” end wrenches, securely tighten

the bolt and nut holding the upper truss rod to

the reloader mounting bracket.

INSTALLATION OF LEFT TRUSS ROD

STEP 1

INSERT BOLT THRU TOP HOLE IN TRUSS

ROD AND SLIDE THRU HOLE IN BACK SIDE

OF THE MOUNTING BRACKET ON THE LEFT

SIDE OF RELOADER. FINGER TIGHTEN AT

THIS POINT.

STEP 2

USING THE PROVIDED “T” BOLT,

INSTALL LOWER TRUSS ROD TO THE

PROVIDED MOUNTING HOLE AT THE

LEFT REAR OF THE AUTO-MATE

DRIVE BASE AND SECURELY

TIGHTEN.

STEP 3

USING TWO 7/16” END WRENCHES,

SECURLY TIGHTEN THE BOLT AND

NUT HOLDING THE UPPER TRUSS

ROD TO THE RELOADER MOUNTING

BRACKET.

INSTALLATION OF LEFT TRUSS ROD

STEP 1

INSERT BOLT THRU TOP HOLE IN TRUSS

ROD AND SLIDE THRU HOLE IN BACK SIDE

OF THE MOUNTING BRACKET ON THE LEFT

SIDE OF RELOADER. FINGER TIGHTEN AT

THIS POINT.

STEP 2

USING THE PROVIDED “T” BOLT,

INSTALL LOWER TRUSS ROD TO THE

PROVIDED MOUNTING HOLE AT THE

LEFT REAR OF THE AUTO-MATE

DRIVE BASE AND SECURELY

TIGHTEN.

STEP 3

USING TWO 7/16” END WRENCHES,

SECURLY TIGHTEN THE BOLT AND

NUT HOLDING THE UPPER TRUSS

ROD TO THE RELOADER MOUNTING

BRACKET.

INSTALLATION OF LEFT TRUSS ROD

STEP 1

INSERT BOLT THRU TOP HOLE IN TRUSS

ROD AND SLIDE THRU HOLE IN BACK SIDE

OF THE MOUNTING BRACKET ON THE LEFT

SIDE OF RELOADER. FINGER TIGHTEN AT

THIS POINT.

STEP 2

USING THE PROVIDED “T” BOLT,

INSTALL LOWER TRUSS ROD TO THE

PROVIDED MOUNTING HOLE AT THE

LEFT REAR OF THE AUTO-MATE

DRIVE BASE AND SECURELY

TIGHTEN.

STEP 3

USING TWO 7/16” END WRENCHES,

SECURLY TIGHTEN THE BOLT AND

NUT HOLDING THE UPPER TRUSS

ROD TO THE RELOADER MOUNTING

BRACKET.

Bolt/Nut

►

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AUTO-MATE FUSE REPLACEMENT

Step 1:

Remove the power cord.

Step 2:

Expose fuse. Take a small standard

screwdriver and push in while turning counter

clockwise.

Step 3:

Remove fuse from fuse holder and replace

with a fuse that matches factory specications.

Fuse Glass 2A 250VAC 3AB 3AG

NOTE: Lesser quality fuses may blow at

lower than rated value. If you can not

locate fuses that meet these specs, contact

MEC Outdoors for replacement fuses.

Fuse Replacement

STEP 2

TO EXPOSE FUSE.

WITH A SMALL STANDARD SCREW

DRIVER PUSH IN WHILE TURNING

COUNTER CLOCKWISE.

STEP 1

REMOVE POWER CORD!

STEP 3

REMOVE FUSE FROM FUSE HOLDER

AND REPLACE WITH A FUSE THAT

MATCHES FACTORY

SPECIFICATIONS. ( SEE BELOW)

3AG – 250V AMP FAST ACTING

NOTE: LESSER QUALITY FUSES MAY

BLOW AT LOWER THAN RATED

VALUE. IF YOU CAN NOT LOCATE

FUSES THAT MEET THESE SPECS,

CONTACT MEC FOR REPLACEMENT

FUSES.

Fuse Replacement

STEP 2

TO EXPOSE FUSE.

WITH A SMALL STANDARD SCREW

DRIVER PUSH IN WHILE TURNING

COUNTER CLOCKWISE.

STEP 1

REMOVE POWER CORD!

STEP 3

REMOVE FUSE FROM FUSE HOLDER

AND REPLACE WITH A FUSE THAT

MATCHES FACTORY

SPECIFICATIONS. ( SEE BELOW)

3AG – 250V AMP FAST ACTING

NOTE: LESSER QUALITY FUSES MAY

BLOW AT LOWER THAN RATED

VALUE. IF YOU CAN NOT LOCATE

FUSES THAT MEET THESE SPECS,

CONTACT MEC FOR REPLACEMENT

FUSES.

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800 Horicon Street, Suite 1

Mayville, WI 53050

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Form 1009145 Rev. 3 (8/19)

Thank you and we appreciate your support of our product line. We won’t be satised until

your new MEC Auto-Mate exceeds your expectations year after year.

We encourage you to take your time as you begin to use your new MEC Auto-Mate. Carefully

review this manual to learn the operational features and considerations for safe operation.

This MEC Auto-Mate will speed the proces of reloading and for those with physical impairments,

will allow you to once again be able to load your own shot shells. If you have any questions,

comments or suggestions we want to hear from you.

MEC AUTO-MATE PARTS

PART # DESCRIPTION

9102 Power Cord

9202 2 AMP Fuse

9135 Magnet

9113 Hex Flange Nut (for magnet)

9104 Thumb Screw (round)

9130P6 Right Side Hold Down Bracket

9134 Pull Rod Assembly

0113H1544 Carriage Bolt

9114 Nylon Lock Nut (Carriage Bolt)

6466 Lock Nut (Carriage Bolt)

8661 Truss Rod (right side for 9000 series machine)

685F Bolt

460A Lock Nut

9130P10 Truss Rod (left side)

9105 Thumb Screw (wing)

9130P9 Truss Rod (right side for 8567 series machine)

9100 Primer Catcher

8546 Linkage Assembly

9149 Links Kit (Converts another 9000 or 8567 series machine to operate on the MEC Auto-Mate)

9156 Large Push Buttons

9162 Quick Disconnect Pin

Mec Auto-Mate Owner's manual

Brand: Mec

Model: Auto-Mate

Type: Owner's manual

Mec Auto-Mate is a unique device, allowing you to upgrade your MEC Grabber or 9000 Series reloader with a motorized system. This system will give you automated control over the following functions:

powder measure
shot measure
indexing
shell feed
primer feed
hull crimp You can continue using all of your existing MEC components, such as powder and shot bottles, charge bars, shot and powder bushings and crimp dies. You can also continue using the MEC Grabber/9000 Series instruction manual.

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