![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() If you do not feel comfortable doing this, send the reel to the nearest authorized Quantum Service Center.Īfter the saltwater and saltwater residue is rinsed from the reel, use a clean dry cloth to remove the excess water from the reel and spool. Detailed instruction on how to lubricate your baitcast reel can be found in the baitcast lubrication section. Light oil should be applied to the handle rivets, each end of the spool shaft and the part of the spool shaft that passes through the pinion gear.Īpproximately once a year (depending on use) the reel should be thoroughly cleaned and relubricated. Remove the palm side cover from the reel. Periodically, wipe down the reel with a damp cloth. This salt coating will not only attack the components in the reel but will create the same wearing and/or binding effect as sand or dirt. The reason for this is that every time saltwater gets on the reel and dries, it leaves a microscopic coating of “crystalline” salt residue. Thorough cleaning after each saltwater trip is very important to the life and dependability of your reel. If you are uncomfortable with a more detailed cleaning, contact one of our authorized Quantum Service Centers.Īfter each saltwater fishing trip, remove the spool and soak in fresh water, thoroughly rinse the reel body with a light spray of fresh water. Dry with a soft cloth then apply lubricant as suggested in the spinning lubrication section. Remove the handle, spool, rotor, side plate and crank gear, use a small brush (paint brush or toothbrush) to clean exposed parts with water and a mild detergent (such as dish washing liquid). Then, dry with a soft cloth and use a few drops of light oil to lubricate the line roller, bail hinge springs, crank handle knobs and shaft, beneath the Anti-Reverse™ selector switch, and where the center shaft exits the top of the reel. Periodically, the spool should be removed and gently rinsed with fresh water, along with the rest of the reel. ![]()
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