- 1). Remove the spool of the reel by unscrewing the quick takedown thumbscrew, removing the side plate, and unclipping any clips with needle-nose pliers that hold the stool in place. Spray a rag with silicon-based spray and wipe the entire reel down with the wet rag. Remove dirt, sand, salt or any other debris that may be on or in the reel.
- 2). Lubricate the bearing attached to the side plate with a small drop of oil.
- 3). Clean the internal parts of the side plate with an alcohol-soaked cotton swab. Lubricate inside of the side plate with oil. Use a cotton swab to get to hard-to-reach areas.
- 4). Clean and completely dry the spool shaft. Avoid getting any oil on the spool shaft.
- 5). Lubricate the spool shaft bearing with a single drop of oil.
- 6). Lubricate the end of the worm shaft with a single drop of oil.
- 7). Lubricate the handle shaft with a single drop of oil.
- 8). Apply a single drop of oil to the level-wind worm gear at the center.
- 9). Remove and lubricate the cast control cap. Apply one single drop of oil on the shim of the cap.
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Lubricate the main bearing of the reel. Remove any clips with needle-nose pliers that block access to the main bearing before applying oil. - 11
Apply one drop of oil to each of the handle knobs on the reel. - 12
Reassemble the reel.
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