Pachislo Coin Jam Prevention and Solutions
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1. Turn off the machine.
2. Remove the lower coin guard. In some cases, brown square coin mechanisms have hinged coin guards; simply lower the coin guard. The black versions have removable coin protectors. Press left and right to remove.
3. The coin path is covered by a spring loaded area. Look closely and you can easily see the spring in the photo. Pull the spring loaded area up; it actually moves up and to the top right.
4. Clear the corner with your finger.
If the coin is stuck in the acceptor at the front of the machine and you can see it, try removing it from the front. If it’s lodged where you can’t see or remove it, open the spring loaded area and place another token and push UP to push and dislodge the coin and pull up on the front. Turn the machine back on and restart it if necessary.
The longer metal versions work the same way and will also have a spring-loaded front.
Prevention of coin jams
Most coin jams are not the result of problems with your machine, but rather tokens and dirt.
Almost all Pachislos accept only .984″ tokens. Although your tokens may appear to be the same size, a slight variation in length or width may be enough to cause coin jams.
Coin mechanisms can get VERY dirty over time. This caused the tokens to move very slowly through the coin path and get stuck in the coin mechanism or coin chute and never fall into the hopper. Follow these steps to avoid future coin jams:
1. Check the magnetic tokens
Before using tokens in your machine, run a magnet over them and remove the magnetic tokens. Quite a few machines will eject or jam the magnetic tokens and THEN send an error code.
2. Check the tile sizes
Most Pashiclos only accept .984″ chips. All of your chips may appear identical in size, but your machine may be selective. Anything other than .984″ will jam. Put the tiles in small piles and see if any are slightly larger or thicker than the others and remove them.
3. Clean the tiles
Use Kaboom Cleaner. Mix a little in a bucket of warm water. Drop your tiles and mix them for a few minutes. Rinse and dry before use. If you use your machine frequently, do so every six months or so to prevent dirt buildup in the coin mechanism, coin path, and hopper.
4. Clean the mechanism
Removing the mechanism is simple. Unplug it, remove it, and wipe it down well with a damp cloth, lifting the spring-loaded area and cleaning there as well. If the metal coin path is rusting, use a sharp utility knife, screwdriver, or exacto knife to remove as much rust as possible and wipe the rust off with a cloth. When finished, apply a VERY SMALL stream of silicone spray to the path, wiping up any excess.
5. Clean the coin chute and coin acceptor
While the coin mechanism is out, clean the outer coin acceptor where coins enter the machine. If you have wet wipes, try using a thin knife to gently push a wet wipe into the coin acceptor from the outside of the machine and pull it out the other side to clean the inside. When you are satisfied, spray a stream of silicone spray into the coin acceptor, wiping away any excess silicone.
Also clean the coin chute (this is what carries the tokens from the coin mechanism to the hopper) and anything you can reach in the hopper.