Baitrunner 4500 anti-reverse not working.

[Calzone]

The anti-reverse isnt working on the baitrunner 4500 that I own. Any ideas what I can do? Cheers in advance

[redsetta]

G'day and welcome Calzone,
The 4500A has a ratchet gear and dog set-up, while the 4500B has an anti-reverse bearing.
Which model is yours?
If it's the 'A', the first place to check is the anti-reverse pawl spring, under the rotor.
If it's the 'B', the bearing may have failed due to rust or grease contamination.
Cheers, Justin

[Calzone]

Id say it  would have to be the 4500A. I have the 4500 and the 6500 and they both dont have A or B on it. Have had both for years and its the first issue with either.

[redsetta]

Okay, that's makes it a bit easier as the A/R bearing can be a little tricky to properly service.
Have a look at the schematic here:

• http://fish.shimano.com/media/fishing/SAC/techdocs/en/Saltwater_Spinning/92BTR4500A_v1_m56577569830641895.pdf

As noted above, the first place to check would be the anti-reverse pawl spring, under the rotor (#479).
It may have jumped off the pin on the A/R pawl (#485) , or rusted through, or simply be jammed up with salt/corrosion etc.
Let us know how you get on.
Good luck, Justin

[Calzone]

I take it that this spring shouldnt be broken. ??

[Tile]

The spring is in the correct position. Clean and lubricate the antireverse assembly. This type of antireverse mechanism doesn't tolerate gunk very well.

[Calzone]

My first ever operation sorted. Thanks guys!

[alantani]

glad someone here likes spinners!   

[Tile]

Last evening I serviced my larger spinners. Total time was 1 hour.

[Alto Mare]

You're losing your touch, Tile .

[Tile]

30 minutes per reel (full service) is not bad  .

[Cone]

i wish I could service all of mine in an hour.  Bob

[Irish Wake]

Just service 2 of the 4500A today,both in bad shape 1 was under water corroded big time working great now,Ok for your reel now,that's the Pawl spring 479 looks good the same as the 2 reel I just done,first make sure the anti-reverse lever 819 under the reel and A/R cam 2996 are free and both turn with the lever,once there moving free make sure A/R Pawl 485 rest in the A/R ratchet 481,also if you had the A/R ratchet off make sure its facing the right direction for the Pawl to lay in,

[Calzone]

Already sorted the problem thanks. The pawl was just stuck open from old gunky grease. Gave it a good clean out and re-grease and everything's all sweet now. Cheers