Traditions Lightning Ebolt Buckhunter - Manual (Page 21)

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Removal of the Breech Plug:
1. Insert the larger end of the wrench into the receiver (while
squeezing the trigger) and position it onto the breech plug.
2. Insert the rod handle into the wrench.
3. Turn the wrench counter-clockwise and unscrew the breech plug
and withdraw the wrench and plug from the receiver. It may
require some extra force to free up the breech plug after shooting.
Tips for stuck Breech Plugs:
Always make sure to lubricate the breech plug threads liberally
before using your muzzleloader.
a. With the breech plug wrench fitted over
the breech plug, actually try to tighten
the plug and then rock it back and forth
to loosen up the fouling.
b. Remove the barrel from the stock and
then remove the trigger assembly from
the barrel. Soak the barrel in very hot,
soapy water for about 1/2 hour. Secure
the barrel in a padded vice. Position the
wrench onto the breech plug and
remove.
c. If you still cannot remove plug, contact
Traditions Customer Service Department.
Installation of the Breech Plug:
1. Spray the breech plug inside and out with Traditions Easy Clean
solvent to loosen the residue on the plug. Use a stiff brush to clean
the outside threads and inner area of the breech plug. A pipe
cleaner can be used to get the smaller areas clean and dry.
2. Wipe with a clean cotton cloth. Repeat until all residue is off.
3. Apply some Tradition’s Breech Plug grease onto the threads of the
breech plug.
4. Place the breech plug in the receiver.
5. Slide the wrench onto the threads and screw it in clockwise.
6. Securely tighten the breech plug into the breech area.
Installation of the Nipple:
1. Before installing a nipple, be sure to clean and lubricate the threads
with Traditions Breech Plug/Nipple Grease or Wonderlube 1000
Plus. When lubricating, take care to not get any grease in flash hole
of nipple. Pipe cleaners or a nipple pick are excellent to clean out the
flash hole in nipples.
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