Midway Skins Game Conversion Kit Operations Service Manual

FEBRUARY 2000
 16-34042-101
Operations Manual Includes
 Setup 
 Service 
 System 
 Wiring 
 Troubleshooting
Midway Games West Inc.
675 Sycamore Dr.  Milpitas, CA 95035  USA
http://www.midway.com 

VIDEO GAME
CONVERSION
KIT 

CONTENTS OF CONVERSION KIT 

CONVERSION KIT
CHAPTER


SAFETY & SETUP
NOTICE: This manual is subject to change without notice. Midway Games W est Inc. reserves
the right to make improvements in equipment function, design, or components as progress in
engineering or manufacturing methods may warrant.
Fill out and mail in the Game Information Card. Include the game serial number from the label
on the rear of the cabinet. For your records, write the game serial number in the manual.
SERIAL NUMBER...

Setup - 2Midway Games West Inc.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The following safety instructions apply to operators and service personnel. Read these instructions before
preparing the game for play. Other safety instructions appear throughout this manual.
DEFINITIONS OF SAFETY TERMS
DANGER
 indicates an imminent hazard. If you fail to avoid this hazard, it W ILL cause death or serious injury.
WARNING
 indicates a potential hazard. If you fail to avoid this hazard, it COULD cause death or serious injury.
CAUTION...

Skins Game Conversion KitSetup - 3
Welcome to Skins Game!
It’s a beautiful day on the digital fairway. Midway Games W est Inc. keeps the greens perpetually
immaculate. In Skins Game, you and up to three other players are invited to practice your putting, perfect
your drive, or simply haul off and lob a bucket of balls into the water hazards. Don’t worry. W e’ll refill the
bucket.
Ultra-realistic Skins Game is just like a round of golf, minus the strenuous exercise. Your Midway caddy
warns you about sand...

Setup - 4Midway Games West Inc.
KIT COMPONENTS
Unpack materials from carton and inspect for obvious signs of damage. Use this checklist to ensure the
kit is complete. Some of these parts may already be installed. You must supply the remainder of the
materials required for this conversion.
Item Part No.
QtyItem Part No.Qty
Artwork Controls
Side panel decal 31-3487 2 Joystick assembly A-23389 1
Marquee Artwork 31-3456.3-2 1 Joystick mounting plate 04-12875 1
Joystick decal 31-3490 1 Joystick adapter...

Skins Game Conversion KitSetup - 5
CONVERTING A TYPICAL VIDEO GAME CABINET
PREPARE EXISTING CABINET
1. Verify operation of existing game before changing cabinet. Pay special attention to parts you will reuse during
conversion (e.g., power supply, monitor, coin mechs). Repair or replace damaged parts before installing kit.
2. Switch off AC power. Disconnect AC line cord. Clear work area and cover or protect non-wood items (marquee,
monitor, coin door, brackets, line cord, etc.).
3. ART WORK
  Note...

Setup - 6Midway Games West Inc.
INSTALL PLAYER CONTROLS
1. TEMPLATE  
If control panel template is creased, flatten with a stack of books, newspapers, magazines, etc.
2. Remove buttons, joysticks, or other controls from control panel. Remove covering and artwork, hinges or
mounting brackets.
3. Fill holes with suitable material (i.e., wood putty, glue, etc.). Let dry. Sand or file flat both sides of surface.
Should you choose to replace the control panel board, it must match the original panel in size...

Skins Game Conversion KitSetup - 7
PUSHBUTTON, JOYSTICK, AND KEYPAD LOCATIONS
11. Rotate pushbuttons so switch terminals are oriented toward JAMMA harness. Tighten nuts firmly.
12. JOYSTICK  
Align joystick mounting holes with control panel holes and insert carriage bolts. Install a flat
washer and a nut on each carriage bolt and tighten securely.
13. Lay joystick mounting plate on top of joystick. Fasten with included hardware.
14. KEYPAD  
Insert keypad studs through holes in control panel. Install and...