Avet HX raptor no freespool

[gary760]

I have just taken apart an hx raptor to grease the drag , it was getting a little jerky.
On reassembly the reel is a little stiffer to turn the handle and with the drag lever in freespool position
( even with the pre adjustment knob removed) it appears the spool locks against the anti reverse when i try to pull line off it)
I have had it apart a couple of times
But the same result every time.
Additionally it feels like i am clamping the drag plates onto the drag washer as i am tightening up the right hand side plae.
Please help
Kindest regards Gary

[gary760]

I decided to take it apart to releave any pressure thst should not be there.
With the 4 side plate clamp screws slackened off the reel hsndle snd spool turned a little, there was a clunk and the side plate closed up more easily .i tightened it up and everything works as if brand new.
What was happening to cause the problem ?
Kindest regards Gary

[Surfrat]

Your Avet HX Raptor likely lost free spool because the anti-reverse dogs or pinion gear alignment shifted and jammed when you heard that "clunk" that fixed it's alignment.