Lew’s baitcast Reels require minimal lubrication techniques regularly to achieve maximum performance. Lubricating the reel depends mainly on how often the reel is used. If used 1-2 times weekly, basic lubrication should be applied about once every three months. If used more than 4 times a week regularly, lubrication should be applied once a month. If used in freshwater applications, it is suggested the reels be broken down once a year for a full service clean. If used in saltwater conditions, once every six months.
General lubrication instructions:
One drop of oil should be applied to the spool bearings on the reel. Our HyperSpeed Bearing Lubricant has been specially formulated for this task. One bearing is located under the cast control cap (Part 57). Another is inside the palm side cover (Part 96). The last one is located on the spool shaft itself (Part 89).
Next is the worm gear (Part 9) in the front of the reel. The worm gear allows for travel of the line guide and pawl to flow smoothly to achieve consistent line lay on the spool. Over time normal debris from fishing will attract on the worm gear. Using compressed air, blow as much debris as possible from the worm gear and lubricate with 2-3 drops of our SuperDuty Reel oil.
The one way bearing (Part 53) is what prevents the handle of the reel from back spinning. Proper lubrication is critical to ensuring that it works correctly. After removing the handle (Part 78) and star drag (Part 73X) you will have access to it. Apply 3 drops of our SuperDuty Reel oil between the clutch sleeve (Part 50) and one way bearing (Part 53).
On our reels that have the ACB, MSB, or CBS braking system, the brass brake ring in the palm side cover needs to be cleaned and lubricated to maintain casting distance and noise free casting. Apply one drop of our Speed Brake Cleaner/Lube to the ring and spread it over the entire surface with a cotton swab.
Finally, on most models there is a lubrication port on the underside of the reel (Part 69) near the gear housing. It is held in place by a small Philips head screw. When removed, apply our SuperDuty Casting Reel grease directly to the drive gear teeth while turning the handle ¼ to ½ turn.
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