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This guide is designed to accompany your new Team Lockout Free Flow Autococker. It describes the unique tuning and maintenance needed to keep your Free Flow Autococker shooting like it should. Even though we exclusively use top quality Worr Game Products Autococker main bodies to make every Free Flow Autococker, this guide is not intended to be and should not be used as a Worr Game Products Autococker manual. The upgrades discussed in this users guide come standard in every Free Flow Autococker. Stock Autocockers are not necessarily designed to function in the ways we describe to you in this guide. For direct factory support of your Worr Games Autococker please visit their web site at www.worr.com. Contents: 3. Introduction to Professional Paintball Supplies and Tem Lockout Free Flow Technology 7. Features of the Free Flow Autococker 8. Basic operations knowledge. 10. General maintenance for Free Flow Autocockers 11. Troubleshooting for the Free Flow Autococker 12. Warranty Policy & Authorized Repair Centers Introduction: Professional Paintball Sup plies was founded in 1994 to support the now highly successful World Champio n professional paintball team ”Lockout”. Owned and staffed mostly by team Lockout players, we provide a service that most other custom paintball shops cannot. We know, use, and stand behind our products 100%. With our professional paintball playing experience and our drive to engineer the finest, most adaptable paintball products ever made, we outclass all large scale manufacturers and smaller paintball “custom“ shops. No other retailer can say that their design and support has helped transform a small amateur paintball team to the dramatic success that Team Lockout has achieved in such a short period of time. The driving force behind our success is Free Flow Technology. Designed, prototyped, and produced solely by members of Team Lockout, Free Flow

This <strong>gui<strong>de</strong></strong> is <strong>de</strong>signed to accompany your new Team Lockout Free Flow Autococker. It<br />

<strong>de</strong>scribes the unique tuning and maintenance nee<strong>de</strong>d to keep your Free Flow Autococker<br />

shooting like it should.<br />

Even though we exclusively use top quality Worr Game Products Autococker main<br />

bodies to make every Free Flow Autococker, this <strong>gui<strong>de</strong></strong> is not inten<strong>de</strong>d to be and should<br />

not be used as a Worr Game Products Autococker manual. The upgra<strong>de</strong>s discussed in<br />

this <strong>users</strong> <strong>gui<strong>de</strong></strong> come standard in every Free Flow Autococker. Stock Autocockers are<br />

not necessarily <strong>de</strong>signed to function in the ways we <strong>de</strong>scribe to you in this <strong>gui<strong>de</strong></strong>.<br />

For direct factory support of your Worr Games Autococker please visit their web site at<br />

www.worr.com.<br />

Contents:<br />

3. Introduction to Professional Paintball Supplies and Tem Lockout Free Flow<br />

Technology<br />

7. Features of the Free Flow Autococker<br />

8. Basic operations knowledge.<br />

10. General maintenance for Free Flow Autocockers<br />

11. Troubleshooting for the Free Flow Autococker<br />

12. Warranty Policy & Authorized Repair Centers<br />

Introduction:<br />

Professional Paintball Sup plies was foun<strong>de</strong>d in 1994 to support the now highly<br />

successful World Champio n professional paintball team ”Lockout”. Owned and<br />

staffed mostly by team Lockout players, we provi<strong>de</strong> a service that most other custom<br />

paintball shops cannot. We know, use, and stand behind our products 100%. With<br />

our professional paintball playing experience and our drive to engineer the finest,<br />

most adaptable paintball products ever ma<strong>de</strong>, we outclass all large scale<br />

manufacturers and smaller paintball “custom“ shops. No other retailer can say that<br />

their <strong>de</strong>sign and support has helped transform a small amateur paintball team to the<br />

dramatic success that Team Lockout has achieved in such a short period of time.<br />

The driving force behind our success is Free Flow Technology. Designed,<br />

prototyped, and produced solely by members of Team Lockout, Free Flow


Technology combines the latest fluid engineering philosophies with real world<br />

paintball experience.<br />

Free Flow Technology combines usability with “low cycling pressure” to create some<br />

of the finest custom paintball guns on the market. Even though we are constantly<br />

<strong>de</strong>veloping new i<strong>de</strong>as, the most proven ones are available in our custom Autococker<br />

<strong>de</strong>sign.<br />

The Team Lockout Free Flow Autococker<br />

The Free Flow Autococker started as a small way to eliminate ball chopping in the<br />

“real world” paintball environment. When paintball manufacturers started making<br />

“brittle” paintballs to reduce costly bounced shots, we realized the crucial importance<br />

of this paint in top level tournament competition. Sometimes it wasn’t the best team<br />

that won the game, it was the team that got a “lucky” bounce that en<strong>de</strong>d up pulling a<br />

game out of certain <strong>de</strong>feat.<br />

After using this paint for a short while, we noticed a ten<strong>de</strong>ncy to chop more balls in<br />

the breach from a hard hitting bolt of a half-fed paintball. Incorrect feeding of paint<br />

can, sometimes, be eliminated by motorized loa<strong>de</strong>rs, shooting slower or just keeping<br />

the gun upright. We tried as players to use these methods to our advantage, but it<br />

always seemed that the one time you are in the tightest bunker on the field, trying to<br />

angle your gun through a hole to make the one game breaking shot, you were almost<br />

sure to chop a ball. We then <strong>de</strong>ci<strong>de</strong>d that half fed balls are not the only major cause<br />

of chopped paint but nearly impossible to avoid in a top level paintball competition.<br />

Since the Autococker was already on of the most proven guns available, and it<br />

offered on of the lowest “cycling” pressures stock, we began a project that soon<br />

became recognized throughout the paintball circuit as the Free Flow Autococker.Teh<br />

Free Flow Autococker stared off as just trying to find easy to reduce the pressure of<br />

the ram. If we can reduce the pressure in the ram mechanism then the balls couldn’t<br />

chop in the breech the pressure moving the bolt would be lower than that nee<strong>de</strong>d to<br />

crush a paintball. After three full years of <strong>de</strong>sign and prototyping, we have <strong>de</strong>signed a<br />

custom Autococker that takes this philosophy to a new level. This is the Autococker<br />

that you now own.<br />

The Team Lockout Free Flow Aoutococker combines all that we have learned, tested<br />

and proven in top level paintball into a usable package that effectively drops<br />

”cycling” pressure to less than half of any other gun produced today. Standard<br />

Autocockers cycle at approximately 90psi. Most customized Autocockers cycle at<br />

roughly the same or higher pressures due to a low “firing” pressure philosophy.<br />

Team Lockout Free Flow Autocockers cycle as low as 30psi while keeping the<br />

“firing” pressure slightly lower than stock.<br />

Getting Started:


This <strong>gui<strong>de</strong></strong> will teach you to maintain your Team Lockout Free Flow Autococker. It<br />

will also help you diagnose and solve minor problems unique to our low cycling<br />

pressure philosophy. A few things need to be mentioned before we begin.<br />

1. It is extremely important to wear safety approved paintball goggles whenever<br />

handling a loa<strong>de</strong>d Autococker. Even if the propellant is removed (CO2,<br />

HPA, or N 2 ) is removed, enough air may remain insi<strong>de</strong> the secondary<br />

regulator to discharge the Autococker.<br />

2. ALWAYS disconnect the propellant and remove all paintballs from the<br />

Autococker before performing maintenance or diagnostics.<br />

3. Even though the Tem Lockout Free Flow Autococker is slightly different than the<br />

standard Autococker it still functions with the same pattern. All <strong>users</strong> should be<br />

familiar with the current Worr Game Products Autococker Users Manual and<br />

must abi<strong>de</strong> by all safety recommendations within that publication.<br />

4. All Team Lockout Free Flow Autocockers come with a lifetime parts and service<br />

warranty. This warranty is gun specific not owner specific. If you are not<br />

confi<strong>de</strong>nt with what you see here in this <strong>gui<strong>de</strong></strong> – send it to an authorized service<br />

center (see page 12) and we’ll service it FREE (you must cover the shipping).<br />

Team Lockout Free Flow Autococker Features:<br />

This version of out Free Flow Autococker incorporates proven technology from several<br />

manufacturers to achieve super low cycling pressures.<br />

Functional features:<br />

1. Heavy nylon locking hammer <strong>de</strong>sign that eliminates “lug walk” and the loosening<br />

of the cocking rod due to vibration.<br />

2. Complete Free Flow Pneumatic kit to transfer large volume, low pressure air<br />

efficiently and smoothly (Inclu<strong>de</strong>s Micro Rock Regulator – still the most<br />

adjustable and reliable front end regulator ma<strong>de</strong>, WGP’s STO Ram – the best<br />

serviceable ram on the market, and our high volume smooth bore “Bullet” 4-way<br />

valve – this trigger activated valve has 4 times the <strong>flow</strong> of any other to aid in<br />

rapid transfer of low pressure air to the ram.<br />

3. Custom Free Flow Low Cycle Pressure valve – using the most proven and reliable<br />

“WGP” cup seal and <strong>gui<strong>de</strong></strong> pin we reduce the spring pressure nee<strong>de</strong>d to achieve<br />

optimum velocity while improving overall shots per tank by 40%.<br />

4. A softer main spring that is 4 times lighter than any “Nelson” spring – this<br />

reduces lug release tension behind the trigger so you can fire the gun without<br />

working out your trigger finger.<br />

5. Hand polished trigger internals – smooth as a ball bearing and nickel plated to last<br />

a lifetime.<br />

6. Professional 45 Frame V2.01 – the only frame of it’s kind. Allows two trigger<br />

ri<strong>de</strong> adjustments, sear tension adjustment, sear angle adjustment, and trigger stop<br />

adjustment.


7. Free Flow Bolt – diffusing bolt that directs the firing pressure to the outsi<strong>de</strong> of the<br />

ball instead of hitting it directly (saves barrel breaks and increases effective<br />

range).<br />

8. Professional In-Line regulator – we’ve chosen this top quality regulator to handle<br />

the Free Flow Autococker While still maintaining unmatched reliability.<br />

9. DYE Boomstick or Smart Parts FREAK – the most approved, and most used<br />

barrel on the top level for only one reason: QUALITY.<br />

Basic Operations Knowledge<br />

Team Lockout Free Flow Autocockers are sensitive the final input pressure. The valve<br />

<strong>de</strong>sign is only effective in reducing cycling pressure when the final input pressure is set at<br />

300-320psi.<br />

The input pressure to the supplied Professional regulator from your propellant source<br />

should be a consistent. We recommend running approximately 600psi into the regulator.<br />

Velocity adjustments should be ma<strong>de</strong> using the supplied 3/16ths allen key in the back of<br />

the Autococker (see current WGP Users Manual). DO NOT ADJUST VELOCITY BY<br />

CHANGING THE OUTPUT PRESSURE OF THE REGULATOR! Adjusting the velocity<br />

by main spring tension assures consistent velocity readings and gives you a heads up on<br />

diagnosing minor problems associated with the valve retention system.<br />

Adjusting the Palmers Micro Rock<br />

Contrary to the <strong>gui<strong>de</strong></strong> supplied from Palmers Pursuit Shop we suggest you adjust the<br />

Micro Rock using our proven tournament knowledge. This is the heart of the Free Flow<br />

system and if you adjust it improperly the gun functions at higher cycling pressures and<br />

can chop paint.<br />

ALWAYS WEAR SAFTEY APPROVED PAINTBALL GOGGLES WHEN<br />

ADJUSTING THE MICRO ROCK!!<br />

1. Make sure there is no paint in the chamber or attached to the gun<br />

2. Install gas source<br />

3. Screw the adjusting knob counter clockwise to reduce all pressure to the ram and<br />

“Bullit” valve<br />

4. While repeatedly activating the trigger mechanism, screw the adjusting knob<br />

clockwise – a slow leak is normal<br />

5. The ram will begin to move the bolt and the leaking should stop<br />

6. Keep screwing the adjusting knob clockwise until the gun fully cocks and the<br />

hammer fires.<br />

7. The Micro Rock is now at it’s minimum pressure<br />

8. Give the adjusting knob another ¼ turn over the minimum and the cycling<br />

pressure is set


9. You ma<strong>de</strong> need to make minor adjustments to this on the field but never more<br />

than ½ turn over the minimum pressure.<br />

10. Repeat these steps every time you ga s the gun up for a day of use<br />

Other things you should know<br />

I your barrel is not matched to the paintballs you are shooting, the gun can malfunction.<br />

Follow this quick <strong>gui<strong>de</strong></strong> to match your barrel to the paintballs.<br />

1. Remove barrel from gun<br />

2. Take a sample paintball from the case that you are shooting from.<br />

3. Put the paintball into the breech end of the barrel (the end that screws into the<br />

gun)<br />

4. The paintball should fit snug to the si<strong>de</strong>s of the barrel<br />

5. The i<strong>de</strong>al fit is one where the ball stays insi<strong>de</strong> the breech but doesn’t rest on top of<br />

the barrel<br />

6. It should be easy for you to blow the paintball through the barrel, If it gets stuck<br />

in the barrel, try another internal bore size<br />

7. NEVER USE A BARREL WHERE THE PAINTBALL GETS STUCK ON THE<br />

TOP OF THE BREECH ENDA ND CAN’T BE BLOWN OUT- this will result in<br />

ball breaks and misfiring of the Free Flow Autococker<br />

8. All paintball sre different – try several from one case to be certain you have<br />

correct match<br />

9. It is better to use paintballs that roll out than paintballs that can’t be blown<br />

through<br />

We use all the factory standard adjusting screw sizes.<br />

General Maintenance<br />

During normal use the Team Lockout Free Floe Autococker will need relatively little<br />

maintenance. Please follow the <strong>gui<strong>de</strong></strong> below to keep your gun running smooth as when it<br />

came from Professional Paintball.<br />

Things to do after every use;<br />

1. Remove, clean and re-lube bolt (we recommend a small amount of DOW-33 lube<br />

or lithium grease on the entire bolt – not just the o-rings)<br />

2. Wipe of fthe external areas of the gun (to ward of oxidation)<br />

3. Make sure all visible screws are hand tight (3-way couple set screws, frame<br />

retaining bolts, front block bolt, and beavertail screw)<br />

Things to do in addition to above after every 25,000 shots or 12 cases of paint:<br />

1. Unscrew Professional regulaton and put 3 drops of light oil into the vertical<br />

adapter<br />

2. Remove and oil (using light oil) the Professional 45 Frame internals (including<br />

springs, trigger plate and sear)


3. Service your sir setup according to manufacturers recommendations<br />

Make sure to perform both maintenance procedures as nee<strong>de</strong>d. If you are unsure about<br />

performing the maintenance in any way at all please consult a paintball airsmith or send<br />

your gun to one of our service centers (we will gladly do it for <strong>free</strong>). Failure to maintain<br />

your Team Lockout Free Flow Autococker can result in malfunction that is not covered<br />

un<strong>de</strong>r out lifetime warranty.<br />

Troubleshooting<br />

If your Team Lockout Free Flow Autococker exhibits any of these problems feel<br />

<strong>free</strong> to use this troubleshooting <strong>gui<strong>de</strong></strong> to help solve your problem. The majority of<br />

problems with the gun are covered un<strong>de</strong>r our warranty. Feel <strong>free</strong> to send your gun<br />

to one of our service centers for factory certified service if you are not comfortable<br />

doing the service yourself or the problem can’t be fixed using this <strong>gui<strong>de</strong></strong>.<br />

Problem:<br />

Gun gets erratic or low velocity<br />

Solution: Make sure that the final input pressure to your Free Flow Autococker is<br />

between 300psi and 320psi. Make sure your secondary regulator is holding pressure (not<br />

building up pressure). Check paintballs for correct sizing to your barrel.<br />

Problem:<br />

Gun burps of fires every few shots<br />

Solution: Make sure your cocking rod is fully tightened and your rock regulator is<br />

adjusted properly. If they are, then make sure your sear spring (vertical spring insi<strong>de</strong> of<br />

the Professional 45 Frame) is properly installed (resting on the back of the sear plate). If<br />

it is tehn check your pump arm length (you want the rear block to be loose on the body<br />

when the ram is gassed up). I fit is the correct length then follow the steps for checking<br />

the lug release in the Autococker manual – a small (1/8 turn or less) clockwise lug<br />

adjustment can be all you need.<br />

Problem:<br />

Trigger feels gritty or hard to pull<br />

Solution: Remove and service Professional 45 frame. Take the time to inspect the<br />

lug release surface. It should have a small dark mark on it but not a gritty edge. If you<br />

find a gritty edge on the lug release part of the sear – remove it and use some fine grit<br />

sandpaper (300 or higher) to smooth it out.<br />

Warranty Policy<br />

If your gun breaks from normal use we will cover most of the cost of repairing it for th<br />

life of the gun. We will cover any parts, including wearable parts, and any service<br />

nee<strong>de</strong>d to make your gun shoot like you want it to. We will not cover any shipping and<br />

handling charges incurred from improper use (i.e. throwing the gun, running it over with<br />

a car, diving into a concrete bunker, etc.). Ultimately we will fix your gun <strong>free</strong> of charge


(excluding shipping) if you do not modify it or break it from improper use. If you have<br />

any questions concerning this warranty please feel <strong>free</strong> to call us during normal business<br />

hours at (585) 924-9930.<br />

If you have any questions regarding the service of your Team Lockout Free Floe<br />

Autococker please email us at service@4<strong>free</strong><strong>flow</strong>.com or call us during normal business<br />

hours at (585) 924-9930.<br />

If you need to send your gun in for repair or otherwise, please use the address below. Be<br />

sure to inclu<strong>de</strong> the following to expedite your service:<br />

1. Return address where you want the gun returned.<br />

2. Your name.<br />

3. Note explaining the problem or service <strong>de</strong>sired.<br />

4. Daytime phone number (in case we have any questions).<br />

Authorized Service Centers<br />

Service Department<br />

Professional Paintball Supplies Inc.<br />

160 School Street<br />

Victor, NY 14564

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