Compound BowOwner’s Manual

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Hoyt USA family!

As a member of an elite team, you will be pleased to know that you have purchased thefinest crafted, most dependable bow on the market. Only the finest components go intoevery Hoyt USA bow along with over 70 years ofexperience in bow technology and manufactur-ing. With some basic maintenance your newbow should provide you with years of pleasureand dependable service.

543 North Neil Armstrong RoadSalt Lake City, Utah 84116-2887

(801) 363-2990 Phone(801) 537-1470 Faxwww.hoytusa.com

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BOW OWNER’S PERSONAL RECORD

Fill in the following Personal Bow Record foryour later reference.Bow Serial Number

Hoyt USA Bow Model

Purchased From

Purchase Date

Draw Length “ Draw Weight #

Bowstring Length “ Cables Length “

Control Cable Length “

Important Note:Save your sales receipt. That receipt is your proof ofdate-of-purchase. Proof of date-of-purchase will berequired should your bow ever need warranty serv-ice. The following space has been reserved for you tostaple or tape your sales receipt for safe and conven-ient keeping.

IMPORTANT!Staple or tape your sales receipt

here for safekeeping.

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COMPOUND BOW TERMINOLOGY

Cam

Cam

Limbs

Buss Cable

Limb WeightAdjustment Bolt Weight Locking Screw

Sight Window

Bow String

Cable Guard Bar

Cable GuardGlide

Riser

Stabilizer Bushing

Weight Locking Screw

Limbs

Limb WeightAdjustment Bolt

Axle

Axle

Limb Pocket

Limb Pocket

ControlCable

Buss Cable

ControlCable

Yoke

Grip

WARNING! YOU’RE RESPONSIBLE FOR ARCHERY SAFETY

Please read the following safety information.Disregarding these rules may cause serious injury toyourself or property.

1. NEVER “DRY FIRE” YOUR BOW. Dry fire meansto draw and release the bowstring without an arrow.Firing a bow without an arrow to absorb the energycan cause severe damage to your bow and possibleinjury to the shooter or others nearby. Let-down thebow slowly and carefully from any drawn position -be prepared for a possible violent letdown.

2. NEVER EXPOSE YOUR BOW TO EXTREMEHEAT OR PROLONGED EXTREME DAMP.Excessive heat, such as that experienced on a sunnyday inside a closed vehicle, could cause limb failure.Prolonged storage in a hot dry attic or damp base-ment could also be damaging. Store the bow prop-erly when it is not in use.

3. CAREFULLY INSPECT YOUR BOW BEFOREEACH USE. Carefully note the condition of the bow-string, limbs and riser before you shoot. Frayed bow-strings should be replaced. Damaged or suspectlimbs should be reported to your local dealer forinspection or replacement.

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4. BE SURE OF YOUR BACKSTOP. Make sure thatthe backstop you use is large enough to catch a strayarrow and that it is thick enough that the arrow can-not completely penetrate it. Make sure that it is posi-tioned in a safe direction away from dwellings andother people.

5. BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET. Make sure thatthere are no persons, livestock, buildings or otherobjects behind or near your target. Be absolutelysure of your target in low light conditions.

6. INSPECT ALL ARROWS. Before shooting,inspect your arrows for defects. Discard cracked ordented shafts. Replace damaged or loose fletchingand nocks.

7. ALWAYS BE SAFE. Never shoot straight up. Becareful around strings and cables when using broad-heads. Cutting strings and cables can cause seriousdamage to your bow and possible injury to you orothers. Do not draw the bow beyond its maximumdraw length. Never point or aim a drawn bow atanother person. Children must be supervised by anadult.

8. READ AND HEED ALL WARNINGS. Hoyt USAcannot be held responsible for injuries suffered orcaused by misuse, unsafe or improper arrow andbow combinations. Hoyt USA cannot be heldresponsible for injuries sustained when using analtered or modified Hoyt USA bow.

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WARNINGThis bow is a deadly weapon.

Always abide by all safety advisements.Children must be supervised by an adult.

COMPOUND BOW MAINTENANCE

Your bow is a mechanical device and as such, is sub-ject to wear and need of periodic inspection, adjust-ment and service. Hoyt USA recommends that youtake your bow to a Hoyt authorized pro shop at leastonce a year for a yearly professional maintenance andinspection. Areas to be inspected are axles, spacers,lubrication of axle bushings (Hoyt Cam & 1/2 bowsdo not require axle bushing lubrication), e-clips,strings, cables, limbs and riser.

The following information provides helpful instruc-tion on the proper care and maintenance of your newHoyt bow. Keep this manual as a handy guide forfuture reference.

STRINGS AND CABLESApply a light coat of bowstring wax to your bow’scables and string on a regular basis. Hoyt USA sug-gests once every two weeks during peak use. Use ahigh quality bowstring wax available at your localHoyt Pro Shop. This will keep your bow’s strings andcables in good condition. To assure best resultsreplace D-75 string and cables when wear is evidentor every two years under normal use conditions.

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Insist that Hoyt USA string and cables be used onyour bow. Beware of lesser quality string and cablesas they may alter the performance of your bow orcause damage to it.

ECCENTRIC LUBRICATIONFor conventional bearings or bushings, a light spotlubrication of the axles where they pass through theeccentric should be done on a regular basis (1,500 -2,000 shots). In adverse hunting conditions wheredirt, dust or moisture are encountered, lubricationmay be done on a daily basis. Hoyt USA recommendsyou use a silicone or Teflon based lubrication or anyother quality grease available at your local Hoyt USAPro Shop. It is not recommended that you use“Penetrating Oils” such as WD-40, EZ-#7, Fast Break,etc.

Note: Cam & 1/2 bows feature sealed ball bearingsand should not be lubricated. If your cams do notturn freely, it may be time to replace the bearings.

BOW PRESS USENever allow your bow to be put into a bow pressunless it is operated by a knowledgeable bow techni-cian. Hoyt USA recommends that all necessaryadjustments requiring the use of a bow press be doneby an authorized Hoyt Pro Shop.

fig 1 (An Example of a Double Pull Bow Press)

Always use a double bow press like that shownin figure 1 when working on your bow.

Never use a single pull bow press. (See fig 2)

fig 2 (An Example of a Single Pull Bow Press)

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COMPOUND BOW SETUP

REST SELECTIONThere are two basic types of arrow rests “ShootThrough” and “Shoot Around” (See fig 4) Shootthrough rests are designed for release shootersas arrows shot using a release bend vertically.

Before putting your bow in a bow press, loosenboth the top and bottom weight adjustment bolts5 to 7 turns from maximum weight (when limbbolts are fastened all the way down). When put-ting your bow in the press, never put pressureon the riser! Always position the rollers at thebase of the limbs (where the limbs enter the limbpockets). (See fig 3)

fig 3

Shoot around rests are designed for finger shoot-ers as arrows shot by fingers bend horizontally.Hoyt USA recommends that you seek the adviceof a qualified Pro Shop for the proper rest selec-tion for your style of shooting.

Shoot Through Shoot Around

NOCK SET INSTALLATIONA nock point is a reference on the string thatmarks the exact location for you to nock yourarrow. The arrow’s nock is positioned under thenock set. To install the nock set at the properposition begin by slipping the nock set on thestring. Then, using your rest as a reference, posi-tion the nock set just above level. A finger shoot-er should initially position the nock set atapproximately 3/8” above level. The releaseshooter should position the nock set at a 90degree angle with the string and adjust height asneeded. (See fig 5) Once the nock set is at thedesired location use a special set of nocking pli-

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fig 4

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ers to crimp the nock set into place. NEVERshoot a bow without a nock set or with a nock setthat has not been properly crimped. For properinstallation Hoyt USA recommends that this bedone by a qualified Pro Shop.

CABLE GUARD INSTALLATIONAll aluminum Hoyt USA bows are designed witha built in cable guard bar attachment. Beforemounting the cable guard bar, you must removethe rubberbands used only for shipping purpos-es. To insert the cable guard bar, simply slide thebar through the two mounting holes on the risermaking sure that the bar is pushed completelythrough and flush with the end of the front

Screws

Flush w/Front of Riser

fig 6

Nocking PointHeight

fig 5

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mounting hole. After the bar has been insertedfasten with the 1/4-20 x 1/2” set screws provid-ed. (See fig 6)

Hoyt USA’s magnesium bows are designed witha high mount style cable guard bar that ismounted directly to the side of the riser by two10-24 screws. (See fig 7) Prior to mounting thecable guard bar, you must remove the rubber-bands used only for shipping purposes.

Warning! Onsome shorteraxle to axlem o d e l s ,adjustable cableguard bars canbe off-set toomuch causingthe cable totrack off thecam. This can

cause damage to the bow or personal injury. Toprevent this from happening, NEVER SET THEBAR AT THE THREE O’ CLOCK POSITION.

CABLE GUARD GLIDE INSTALLATIONTo prevent your bow’s cables from rubbingagainst each other, Hoyt USA uses a speciallydesigned cable glide that has off-set cable slots.

fig 7

10-24 SHCSScrews

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To correctly install the glide on all Hoyt bows,first place the glide on thecable guard bar (See fig 8).Next, push the control cableinto the shorter front slot.Then, push the buss cable intothe longer rear slot.CAUTION: Do not pull bowback without proper installa-tion of cable guard bar andglide.

TILLER ADJUSTMENTTiller is the difference in distance between theupper limb to the string and lower limb to thestring measured from the base of the limbs(where the limb and riser meet) at a 90 degreeangle to the string. (See fig 9)

The main function of tiller is to allow the archer tomore easily and comfortably aim during the drawand release of the shot. Most bows will shoot bestnear even tiller which means the distance fromthe string to the limb is the same on top and bot-tom. Tiller adjustments are made by adjustingeither limb weight adjustment bolt. (See drawweight adjustment section pg. 15). Example: Ifyou have too much tiller on the bottom limb,decrease the weight on the top limb or increase

fig 8

ControlCable

BussCable

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the weight on the bottom. Hoyt USA recom-mends that you initially set tiller equal top andbottom.

CENTERSHOTCentershot is the alignment of the arrow in thepower path of the string. This is accomplishedby moving the arrow rest left or right. Releaseshooters should line the arrow up with or justslightly outside of the power path of the string.(See fig 10) Finger shooters should position thearrow so that the tip is just to the outside of thepower path of the string. (See fig 10)

fig. 9

Tiller

Tiller

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Centershot is critical to how accurate a bow willperform. These are initial centershot settings, forproper alignment Hoyt USA recommends thisbe done by a qualified Pro Shop.

Release Setting Fingers Setting

FLETCH CLEARANCEFletch clearance is the ability of your vanes or fletch-ings to pass cleanly by or through your arrow restwithout impacting the rest so severely that the arrow’sflight path is disrupted. It is necessary that you haveadequate vane clearance to achieve proper arrowflight. (See fig 11)

fig 10

Incorrect Correctfig. 11

Rest

Powerpath

Rest

Powerpath

COMPOUND BOW ADJUSTMENT

DRAW WEIGHT ADJUSTMENTWeight adjustments can easily be made by turning theweight adjustment bolt clockwise to increase weightor counter clockwise to decrease weight. Note: Always

turn the top and bottom adjust-ment bolts in equal amounts.Some Hoyt USA model bows areequipped with a Dual LockingPocket System. Before drawweight adjustments are made onthese models you must first

loosen the Pocket Locking screws located on both sidesof the pocket. (See fig 12) When adjustments are com-pleted, re-tighten the Pocket Locking screws.

DRAW LENGTH ADJUSTMENT (INNER-CAMADJUSTABLE MODULES)Many Hoyt bows utilize the patented inner-camadjustable module for draw length adjustment. Theinner-cam can generally be adjusted without the aidof a bow press.

CAM & 1/2 DRAW LENGTH ADJUSTMENT TOP CAM: To adjust the draw length on Hoyt’spatented Cam & 1/2 (inner-cam) model bows, use astandard allen key to loosen the fastening screw andto remove the draw length screw. (see fig 13) Rotatingthe inner-cam in the (+) direction will lengthen thedraw. Rotating the inner-cam in the (-) direction willshorten the draw. Each lettered position will provide

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Pocket Locking Screw

fig 12

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approximatelyl/2” longer/shorter drawthan the previoussetting. Once theinner-cam is inthe desired loca-tion, reinstall andtighten the drawlength screw firstand then the fas-tening screw.

B O T T O MCAM: Removethe draw lengthscrew, rotatemodule to thesame letteredposition as thetop module,and replace.(see fig 14).Note: You mustmake the sameadjustments to

the top and the bottom inner-cams or the bow cannotbe properly tuned.

WARNING: Never remove the stainless steel controlcable peg unless the string is relaxed in a bow press.

fig 13

FasteningScrew

Module Positioning Indicator

PerformanceMarks

Draw Length Screw

Performance Marks

fig 14

Draw Length Screw

Module PositioningIndicator

Stealth Draw Dampener

ControlCablePeg

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OPTIMIZING CAM & 1/2 PERFORMANCEIn order to verify optimum performance of yourCam & 1/2 bow you should examine the cam'sbuilt-in performance marks. When viewing themodule side of the top cam, the control cableshould lie somewhere between the performancemarks (see fig13). When viewing the module sideof the bottom cam, the buss cable should lie some-where between the performance marks as shown.(see fig 14) It is not necessary to have the cableexactly centered between the marks. Draw lengthadjustment will not affect the performance marks.Your new bow was shipped from our factory in theoptimum position. If either of your cables lie out-side the performance marks we recommend youtake your bow to your nearest Hoyt dealer foradjustments.

OPTIMIZING SPIRAL CAM & 1/2 PERFORMANCETo assure opti-mum perform-ance of bows fea-turing Hoyt’sSpiral Cam &1/2, you shouldexamine thecams’ built-inp e r f o r m a n c emarks. On boththe top and bot-tom cam, thelimb should liesomewhere in

fig 15

Performance Marks

Buss CableControlCable

Bowstring

STRINGSIDE

Limb

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between the marks. (see fig 15) It is not necessary tohave the limb exactly centered between the marks.Your new bow was shipped from our factory in theoptimum position. If your limb lies outside the per-formance marks we recommend you take your bowto your Hoyt Pro Shop for adjustments.

The let-off of your Spiral Cam & 1/2 bow can beadjusted using a standard allen key. The AMOlet-off values of the Spiral Cam & 1/2 vary from55% to 65%. You will notice the four draw-stopholes on the bottom cam numbered 1 through 4.(see fig 16) For 55% let-off, the draw-stop peg

should be placed inhole #4. Simplyremove the draw-stop peg from itsoriginal position,place it in thedesired position,and tighten. EachHoyt Spiral Cam &1/2 bow wasshipped in the 65%let-off (draw stoppeg position #1).

Note: changing the draw-stop position to manipu-late let-off will alter draw length by approximately1/8” for each draw-stop hole; draw length will beshortened when changing to a lower let-off positionand lengthened in higher let-off positions.

CABLESIDE fig 16

Draw Stop in Highest Let-off Position

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PAPER TUNINGTo paper tune your bow have on hand one fletchedarrow, a sheet of paper, a picture frame type rackapproximately 24” x 24”, and a target mat. Attach thepaper to the frame and position the frame at aboutshoulder height. Place the target mat about 6 feet direct-ly behind the paper to stop the arrows. Standing 4 to 6feet from the frame, shoot a fletched arrow through thecenter of the paper with the arrow at shoulder height(parallel to the floor). Observe how the paper is torn.

This tear indicates good arrow flight. Thepoint and the fletching have entered thesame hole.

This tear indicates a low nocking point.To correct, raise your nocking point1/16” at a time and repeat the procedureuntil the low vertical tear is eliminated.

This tear indicates a high nocking point,clearance problem, or a very weak arrowif you are using a release aid. To correct,lower the nocking point 1/16” at a time

until the high tear is eliminated. If your nocking pointis below 90 degrees and the high tear is still present,reset the nocking point 1/8 - 3/16” above 90 degreesand reduce spring tension in the rest until the tearimproves.

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This tear indicates a stiff arrow reac-tion for right-handed archers usingfinger release. Left-handed archerswill have an opposite pattern. It gen-erally indicates that the arrow rest

position is too far to the right or that there is possiblevane contact on the inside launcher rest.

This tear indicates a weak arrowreaction or clearance problem forright-handed finger release archers.Left-handed finger release archerswill have the opposite pattern. For

right-handed compound archers using mechanicalreleases, the left tear usually indicates the arrow rest istoo far to the left, a weak arrow reaction and/or clear-ance problem.

TUNING WITH BROADHEADSMost archers discover that they must make slight tun-ing adjustments when switching from practice pointsto broadheads (even at the same weight). Broadheadscreate a dramatic aerodynamic change in arrow flight.For this reason, slight adjustments may need to bemade in nocking point height, rest position or bowweight to achieve desired broadhead flight. Alwaystest shoot broadheads before hunting. Even expand-able broadheads may require different sight settingsthan field points.

Hoyt USA recommends working closely with yourlocal Pro Shop when tuning your bow to ensure bestresults.

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HOYT USA COMPOUND BOW WARRANTYAll Hoyt USA compound bows are warranted againstdefects in materials or workmanship to the originalowner on all risers, limbs, limb pockets, and eccentricsfor the life of the product.

ACCESSORIESAll Hoyt USA sights (excluding sight pins), arrow rests,and bow quivers (excluding hood foam and arrow grip-per) are warranted 100% for the life of the product to theoriginal owner. Hoyt USA must perform warrantywork.

You must have the following items in order to obtainwarranty work:1. A dated proof of purchase (sales receipt).2. Products must be purchased through a Hoyt USAauthorized dealer (no exceptions!)3. All compound bows must have a serial number.

Hoyt USA, at its discretion, voids all warranty claimseither expressed or implied including but not limited toevidence of abuse, modification to original design, useof attachments or accessories that cause excessive stress.

Hoyt USA reserves the right to make substitutions onwarranty coverage at Hoyt USA’s discretion for any rea-son. Warranty is subject to available parts.

OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICETo obtain warranty service, you should return to the ProShop where you purchased your Hoyt USA bow. Thedealer can help to determine if Hoyt USA factory service

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is required or if the repair can be completed by the ProShop. If the bow must be returned to the factory, thebow owner is responsible for the return freight to HoytUSA. Hoyt USA, in turn, will pay for the same returnfreight of the repaired product.

Before any bow is returned a Return Authorizationnumber must be obtained through an authorized HoytUSA Pro Shop. Bows returned to the factory without aReturn Authorization number will be sent back. Do notsend accessories with bow unless otherwise instructedto.

Write the RA number on the outside of the shippingbox and send the Hoyt USA bow requiring factory serv-ice to:

Hoyt USA543 N. Neil Armstrong Road

Salt Lake City, UT 84116

There are no other warranties expressed or implied thatextend beyond those written here. No agent, employeeor representative of Hoyt USA or its dealers has theauthority to bind Hoyt USA to any agreement not here-in stated. Buyer agrees that the sole and exclusive reme-dies for breach on any warranty concerning Hoyt USAbows shall be repair or replacement of defective parts.Hoyt USA shall not be liable for injury or property otherthan the bows themselves. Hoyt USA reserves the rightto replace defective parts according to availability withcompatible replacement parts.

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NOTES

543 North Neil Armstrong RoadSalt Lake City, UT 84116

www.hoytusa.com