Stock adjustment, Proper care, Lubrication – Daisy AVANTI Legend 853 User Manual

Page 5: Storage, Modification

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STOCK ADJUSTMENT

To adjust the stock, loosen screws in

buttplate sufficiently to allow insertion of
the desired number of spacers (See
drawing No. 10). Spacers go between
stock and buttplate. Each insert will adjust
stock length 5/8 inch (.625 inch). After
stock adjustment inserts have been added,
tighten buttplate screws to lock inserts in
place. To shorten the stock, reverse this
procedure. Be certain spacers are placed
so the molded cleats nest in the molded
receptacle.

PROPER CARE

With care, periodic cleaning and lubrication, your Avanti Legend, model 853 and Avanti Legend

EX, model 853C, Competition Pellet Rifle will provide many years of shooting enjoyment. As is the
case with conventional firearms, abuse, neglect and continued exposure to the elements will impair
the performance. Learn to take care of your Avanti Legend, model 853 and Avanti Legend EX,
model 853C, Competition Pellet Rifle and it will serve you well.

CAUTION:

Never attempt to clean the Avanti Legend, model 853 and Avanti Legend EX,

model 853C, Competition Pellet Rifle until you put the trigger safety in the “ON” position (no red
showing), have made absolutely certain that the gun is not loaded and have the bolt in the fully
open position.

STOCK AND FOREARM: The wooden stock may be wiped clean with a damp rag, and lightly
waxed.

EXTERIOR PARTS: Exposed metal parts (i.e., receiver, barrel, etc.) should occasionally be wiped
clean using a soft, lightly oiled cloth. Use a clean motor oil.

NO. 10

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LUBRICATION

Your Avanti Legend, model 853 and Avanti

Legend EX, model 853C Competition Pellet Rifle
should be lubricated approximately every 1000
shots. Lubricate the pump piston foam wiper
ring by inverting the gun and opening the lever
fully. You will see “Oil Here.” Oil the felt wiper
which can be seen through a slot in the pump
tube. Add oil, drop-by-drop, until the wiper
appears saturated.

The pump lever pivot joints should be

lubricated sparingly by adding one or two drops of oil to each pivot pin (See Drawing No. 11).

STORAGE

To make your Avanti Legend, model 853 and Avanti Legend EX, model 853C, Competition Pellet

Rifle safe for storage or transporting, proceed through operating steps 1 through 8, omitting Step 4
(Loading), WHILE POINTING THE GUN IN A SAFE DIRECTION WHEN YOU GO THROUGH
THESE STEPS!
Then put the trigger safety “ON” (no red showing). This will ensure that the
hammer is fired, that no air is stored in the pump system, that there is not a pellet in the chamber
and that the trigger safety is “ON”.

Always store pellets in a place separate from the gun to keep them from untrained shooters.

Before putting your gun away, make sure it is clean, dry, oiled, unloaded and uncocked. If the gun
is to be stored for a long period of time, a light coat of oil in the barrel will help prevent corrosion.

MODIFICATION

WARNING:

The components of this gun were engineered to deliver optimum

performance. Any modification or tampering with a gun may cause a malfunction and may
make it unsafe to use. Any change in performance, such as a lowered trigger force and
shortened trigger travel, indicates possible wear. In such cases, qualified personnel should
inspect and, if necessary, repair or replace the gun. Any gun that has been dropped should
be checked by qualified personnel to insure that its function has not been effected.

WARNING:

A GUN THAT IS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY MAY BE DANGEROUS.

IT SHOULD BE KEPT SAFELY FROM USE BY ANYONE UNTIL REPAIRED OR DESTROYED.
DO NOT TRY TO TAKE THE GUN APART. IT IS DIFFICULT TO REASSEMBLE, AND
IMPROPER REASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE A HAZARDOUS CONDITION.

FELT PAD

PUMPING LEVER

HINGES

PUMP ROD

NO. 11

BUTTPLATE

STOCK

SPACER

BUTTPLATE

SCREWS

BARREL: The barrel should be cleaned occasionally to maintain accuracy. We recommend using
Daisy’s No. 5875 Cleaning Kit. To clean the barrel, open bolt and insert cleaning rod and oil
saturated patches into the muzzle-end of the bore. Retract the rod and patch from the barrel.
Repeat this procedure several times with oiled patches, then switch to dry patches. Continue using
dry patches until most of the oil is removed from the bore.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the sealing tip on the bolt when the cleaning rod tip enters the
loading area. It may be necessary to clean the barrel approximately every 50 shots to maintain
maximum accuracy. Frequent cleaning may be necessary when the gun is new, and until excess oil
is removed from the pump system.

NO. 9B

NO. 9C

3. Place sling loop on your upper arm either above the bicep near the shoulder or below the bicep.
4. Tighten the sling loop until it is snug enough to remain in place on your arm. It should not be so
tight that it restricts the flow of blood in your arm or creates a pulse effect.
LENGTHENING SLING: Grasp the tab end of the keeper with your trigger hand and lift it up while
pulling on the top strand (not the tab end) of the sling (See drawing No. 9B).
SHORTING SLING: Pull the tab end of the sling away from you until sling reaches the desired
length (See drawing 9C).

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