Which Way Is Up?

When beginning to work on pinsetters, there can be some confusion regarding front, rear, left and right. Both the parts and the service manual will use these references and knowing the differences can save time and money.

In almost all cases, the designation of left and right will be from the bowler’s point of view. Front and rear also is from the view of the bowler, with the farthest away being rear and the closest being front. In some rare cases there may be a reference to 7 pin or 10 pin side.

Clockwise and counterclockwise is defined by looking from the left side or from the top of the machine looking downward.

By knowing how the machine is oriented, you can do adjustments faster, order parts correctly and convey information more efficiently.