Problem with two speed mechanism - Avet HXW Raptor

[xtoad]

Hi all,

got a new HXW Raptor and took it down to familiarise myself with it and give it a lube.
this one was actually well greased by the factory and I did very little to it.
My issue came down to the last two screws - those attaching the housing covering the two speed switch.
When I tighten both down, the housing is being forced onto the switch and preventing it from moving freely.
I need to back either screw off a turn for it to free up.
The housing and handle do not seem to mate perfectly and when I back the screw off it leaves a small gap between the two.
see below...



The only anomaly I can see with the parts involved is that the pin that the switch rides on is swollen at one end and is not reversible. That could be intentional.


This is how it looks before the housing goes on.




Any thoughts on what I have done wrong or is this normal and should I just loctite them so they don't go anywhere?

Stu

[bluefish69]

I would carry spare springs for that switch on the handle. Things could get lost quickly on a boat.

Mike

[Shark Hunter]

Wish I could help you Toad. I am getting not to be an Avet fan. I see more and more problems with these reels. If it were a senator, You would have 10 hits by now. Sorry Buddy.

[Bryan Young]

I think your pin is up side down. The curved side should be up.