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Poinsettia jackpot trip lever

Postby Briandhyde » Wed Mar 17, 2021 11:04 am

Hello all,

I am lost on how the jackpot is tripped on my poinsettia. The lever labelled #1 will dump the jackpot when the mech is out, but with the mech in, the lever rests against the mech (spot with 3 red dots).

I can not see what pushes this lever to dump the jackpot. Even with the top casting off, nothing comes to mind. I have also included a picture with the mech installed. The jackpot dump lever is the red dot, and where it meets the mechanism is the green dot.

I appreciate the help!!
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Re: Poinsettia jackpot trip lever

Postby Will » Wed Mar 17, 2021 12:32 pm

Hi,
I guess the question I have is will it dump the Jackpot with the mechanism in the cabinet? (Is there an obstruction?)

Align the wheels with the mechanism inside the cabinet for a payoff by holding the fan blade in-between reels while you align things us.
(Guessing you already know how to do this)

If it does the payout, do ya really care how it does it?
Sometimes I will use my i-phone to video the movements for better understanding.

If you don't already have it I recommend purchasing the correct Owner's Pictorial Guide
Robert N. Geddes & Daniel R. Mead

I sincerely hope that this helps a little,
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Re: Poinsettia jackpot trip lever

Postby oldslotman » Wed Mar 17, 2021 12:37 pm

That lever does not trip the jackpot. The jackpot works off of the top slide. Nothing pushes that lever to dump the jackpot.
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Re: Poinsettia jackpot trip lever

Postby Briandhyde » Wed Mar 17, 2021 12:48 pm

Hi Will and Oldslotman,

First, thank you both for your replies.

My machine does dump with the mechanisim in the machine if done manually. But if I line up the reels to pay a jackpot, it will only do the 20 nickel payout and not dump the jackpot.

Oldslotman- thank you for the reply, I will further investigate on how the top slide makes the jackpot dump
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Re: Poinsettia jackpot trip lever

Postby Will » Wed Mar 17, 2021 1:31 pm

Humm,
I thought the jackpot on that machine was Bar, Bar, Bar or GUM, GUM, GUM, and that ='s a 20 Nickle Payout.

Is the coin tube full and is the reserve full?
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Re: Poinsettia jackpot trip lever

Postby Briandhyde » Wed Mar 17, 2021 2:06 pm

I have the issue solved now, I was fixated on the lever being the trip for the jackpot.

The piece on the jackpot (red arrow) was installed wrong and not releasing the jackpot when the top slide moved in. Once i switched it around to the correct position, it works like a charm.

Thank you again guys and to Oldslotman for getting me into a new train of thought!
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Re: Poinsettia jackpot trip lever

Postby jumpinjaxsisfun » Wed Mar 17, 2021 3:01 pm

Hey Guys, I am wondering??? is this my problem too. will check again tonite! ( Have that problem)
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Re: Poinsettia jackpot trip lever

Postby jumpinjaxsisfun » Wed Mar 17, 2021 3:25 pm

Will, can you send better pictures of the jackpot mech. Like close up of all parts. I have the same problem and was told the book wont help as close up. NEED them BAD... Please help if you can Iv been working on this for a long time now. This may do it. Thanks so much in advance. Vin
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Re: Poinsettia jackpot trip lever

Postby Briandhyde » Wed Mar 17, 2021 5:22 pm

Hope these help with any jackpot issues you are having
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Re: Poinsettia jackpot trip lever

Postby jumpinjaxsisfun » Wed Mar 17, 2021 8:12 pm

Thank You B&H, I'm on it. shots are great. The best pictures so far. Indeed will help. Let you know how I make out. Vin
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