Zebco Omega Professional Spincast Reel Z03
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Clean any visible dirt and debris from exterior of reel with cotton swabs or toothbrush and isopropyl rubbing alcohol. Dirt, debris, salt or sand leads to wear and tear. Clean the inside of pinion gear with a cotton swab for optimal freespool and casting performance.
Turn the drag star counterclockwise until the drag is completely loose. Slowly turn the drag star clockwise starting at about one full turn. Pull on the line and continue to tighten until the tension is about 1/3 of the breaking strength of the line.
Oil your reel every couple of uses and deep clean occasionally. Use gentle water pressure when rinsing reels after use to help extend their life.
Reel lubricants
Because WD-40 is a degreaser, it breaks down grease and oil. Never use it to lubricate a reel. The basic rule of thumb is to grease gears and oil everything else — sparingly. Too much grease and oil impede the spool and reduce casting distance.
Clean exterior of reel with cotton swabs and isopropyl rubbing alco- hol. Clean off excess oil, grease, salt deposits or debris. Keeping reels clean helps prevent costly Inspect and clean line roller assem- bly. Use a cotton swab to “feel” if the line roller bearing or bushing needs to be replaced.
Never immerse the reel in water or wash it under high pressure as this can force water into the gearing and drag systems and cause damage. Rinse the reel off gently with fresh water and wipe dry with a clean cloth. It is a good idea to wipe the line clean as well.
Cleaning solvents
Isopropyl rubbing alcohol will do if a reel needs only minor cleaning, said Dan Thornburn, a Shimano reel guru who does reel maintenance clinics at sports shows. He applies the alcohol with a pump spray bottle. “For heavy cleaning, I use Crystal Simple Green cleaner,” Thornburn said.
What causes backlash? Backlash is the result of the spool turning faster than line can leave the spool. This occurs when the lure, as it flies through the air, is met with resistance causing it to slow down. Resistance includes things like the wind or hitting a solid object.
The spool tension knob controls how easily your spool spins. Avoiding backlash largely depends on ensuring your spool and your line spin at the same rate, controlled via the spool tension knob. Backlash occurs when the spool spins faster than the line coming through the guide.
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Bearings rely on oil for their lubrication which is better for fast-moving parts that need less friction, whereas grease protects and coats slower-moving parts that interlock with one another, like gears. Both are important when maintaining a reel, as fishing reels serve both functions.
Vaseline
A staple in many bathroom drawers and medicine cabinets, Vaseline is more commonly used to combat dry skin. But the same greasy, gloopy texture that helps it moisturize can also help it act as a last-minute replacement to WD-40.
Others say it covers the human scent (it might, but this seems unlikely to make a big difference). WD-40 addresses the myth on its website, saying: “While WD-40 can be used to help protect fishing equipment from rust and corrosion, WD-40 Company does not recommend using it to attract fish.”
After several uses (5 or more) it`s suggested to perform a cleaning of the reel and a light lubrication moving components visible after opening and/or removing the coil. WD-40 Specialist Silicone works well for lubricating these moving parts and also provides protection against rust and corrosion.
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I have a mitchell riptide 80 spinning reel. I lost the screws and parts that hold the bail to the reel. I need a manual to show me the parts that I need to get. I also need the manual to show me exploded views so that I can clean and do maintainance on it.
ANSWER : Hello LVAmtrak,
Here is a link to the schematic and a site where you can purchase parts if necessary.
http://www.mikesreelrepair.com/schematics/displayimage.php?album=15&pos=270
Hope this helps.
Thanks,
Pat
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Where can I find an owner’s manual for a Diawa PMF 15 baitcasting reel ?
ANSWER : Here is the lnk to the manual support site=
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Need the wire diagram to rewire my Ariens lawnmover to bypass the safety switch. It is Ariens GT-19 model # 931026 Serial # 001463.
Can you help? It is an old Ariens mower but still runs good but now I need to bypass the safety switch in order to run it any longer. The local Ariens dealer said I need to go through the internet and get the wire diagram as they cannot give it to me directly. They told me I needed the wire diagram and the part involved in bypassing the safety switch. Hope this is all the information you need to help me.
Can you help? It is an old Ariens mower but still runs good but now I need to bypass the safety switch in order to run it any longer. The local Ariens dealer said I need to go through the internet and get the wire diagram as they cannot give it to me directly. They told me I needed the wire diagram and the part involved in bypassing the safety switch. Hope this is all the information you need to help me.
Thank you. Roger Fielitz
ANSWER : Here is owner manual:http://apache.ariens.com/manuals/030305C.pdfusually the switch is behind the ignition, sometimes at the N position of gearshift, just look for a switch with one wire coming in & one going out (usually the same color); disconnect the two wires & jumper them together to bypass the switch. Looks like yours has one under the seat.
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Penn Spin Reel will not lock after casting
ANSWER : On the front of the spool there is a device to turn to set the drag. Torn it tighter and tighten it until slightly below the breaking point of your fishing line. It isn’t a critical adjustment, it just keeps your line from breaking while trying to land a fish.
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Where do I find a Metal detector manual?
ANSWER : What make and model is it
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I have the penn Senator 15L and lately the reel when over 200 yards of Line goes out then I start to reel it in the reel starts to Slip and no line can be reeled in? Do you have a solution? Thanks
ANSWER : The weight of that much line is caausing the drag to slip. you need to tighten the drag up some more. hope this helps
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I need a repair/owner’s manual for 1999 Coleman
ANSWER : Tried googling Coleman? They might be able to help.
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