New to the GS machine

[mrdiggs]

Hello everyone I'm new to the Brunswick machines we have the GS-X series and I have an operation and service manual is there any other reading materiels that could help me with this new learning process? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

[sbrooks]

The manuals are good but you can learn as much as much if not more from the GSX forum on this site.

[loadtoad]

sbrooks is right, cruise through the forums here for some of the more common issues and ideas. As I have always told people working with/for me to do -- sit and watch the operation of the machine. Watch how the pins transition from one area to another; watch the table operations to see the holders, grippers, and tongs in operation. This helps tie all the book stuff together and lets you get a feel for the way a machine runs.

[Glitch]

But of course, as with any pinsetter, safety come first. Absolutely make sure the machine is off, and unplugged before doing anything on it. Best to drop the sweep to protect yourself from "bowlers" as well.

[mrdiggs]

Thanks guys ill start reading more of the threads. The hm here takes care of around 120 lanes over 3 different centers so the faster i can learn the more help i can be to him here.

[Pom]

If you haven't got the videos, look on youtube for brunswick GS training videos. Sure, it's based on the '95 series, but a lot of it is still relevant.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raCR3BOybik&feature=share&list=PL4CADC830028C9E93

[rueffdog6]

I basicly have studied the parts manual each section to see how to get to each part. i also have watched the machine for close to 8 hours just cycling to see how each part of the machine works. then i memorized each error code and read up what they mean and how to fix it and to tear the machine down to get to the part i need to replace. i was just throwen into the gsx's and have learned a lot over the last 6 months. and this site has helped me with the hard problems.

[CTUNA]

Brunswick offers training on the GS pinsetters on site at your bowling center and up here in Muskegon MI.

[Nev]

If you haven't got the videos, look on youtube for brunswick GS training videos. Sure, it's based on the '95 series, but a lot of it is still relevant.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raCR3...ADC830028C9E93

Does anyone have the rest of these Videos that they would care to share??
(only the first one is on You Tube)

[Nev]

Does anyone have the rest of these Videos that they would care to share??
(only the first one is on You Tube)

Or know where I can get them

[Pom]

Nev: What center are you at? I could probably get you a copy on DVD.
Shoot me a PM.

[Ted]

You might inquire about on-site training. As we all know, practical knowledge isn't printed, it's learned on site - and commonly takes years to master. Preventative maintenance on a GS is one of the biggest parts of keeping them running good.

[Nev]

You might inquire about on-site training.

Nar this is a personal quest for knowledge thing more curiosity maybe

Management wouldn't pay someone to train us on GS Machines when we have 82/30s

[Ted]

Brunswick has manuals on-line:

http://www.brunswickbowling.com/service-support/tech-support/documentation/service-manuals/

the bottom has the GS in English, in sections.

[loadtoad]

Brunswick has manuals on-line:

http://www.brunswickbowling.com/service-support/tech-support/documentation/service-manuals/

the bottom has the GS in English, in sections.

I heard Kanga is working on an Aussie translation for the manual.