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...
(http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv299/xtoad/Housing_zps3055e74d.jpg) (http://s693.photobucket.com/user/xtoad/media/Housing_zps3055e74d.jpg.html)
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.
(http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv299/xtoad/pin_zpsf46eeb60.jpg) (http://s693.photobucket.com/user/xtoad/media/pin_zpsf46eeb60.jpg.html)
This is how it looks before the housing goes on.
(http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv299/xtoad/DSC04560_zps2870d9fd.jpg) (http://s693.photobucket.com/user/xtoad/media/DSC04560_zps2870d9fd.jpg.html)
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
I would carry spare springs for that switch on the handle. Things could get lost quickly on a boat.
Mike
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. :-\
I think your pin is up side down. The curved side should be up.