CARE AND LUBRICATION
Your Penn Level Wind reel is quality manufactured for maximum durability, but like any
precision instrument, reasonable care will ensure its best performance through many
seasons.
After each fishing trip, the reel should be cleaned. If you have been fishing in salt
water, wipe or wash the reel with fresh water, preferably warm, to remove any accumulated
salt deposits.
Should you wash the reel, be careful not to use a driving force of water, since this will
force the salt deposits into the reel's internal mechanisms. Rather, use a very fine spray to
dissolve the salt on the external parts of the reel.
Dry excess moisture from the reel and then sparingly lubricate all exposed areas. Many
fishermen use a pressurized spray oil for quick, easy protection after washing or wiping
down their reels. Try not to get any oil on the fishing line, but should any excess spray oil
get on your line, just wipe the excess off. Other fishermen will apply a light coating of oil
with a rag to the exposed metal parts on the reel for protection against the elements.
Your Level Wind reel should be stored in a cool, dry place. Do not store in a plastic bag,
as the reel may develop condensation.
Periodically examine your reel and tighten loose screws and fittings. Depending upon
use, your Level Wind reel should be overhauled at least once every season.
Frequently lubricate all frictional points. For best results, use Penn Reels lubricant.
Penn's tubes of lube are just the ticket for lubricating oil ports and applying a few drops of
oil where they will do the most good. Remember, applying a few drops of oil is sufficient in
most cases. Do not over lubricate!
Major points for external lubrication are:
Handle knob oil port.
• Eccentric lever. Apply a few drops of oil under eccentric lever back and forth so oil
will saturate frictional points.
Left and right side bearings. Unscrew bearing covers and apply oil in the bearings
arhdon the spoolspindle.
Clicker button. Apply a few drops of oil and work back and forth so oil will saturate
frictional points.
Level Wind. Tum Level Wind reel upside down and apply oil sparingly (a few drops)
to worm. Tum handle to work pawl and line guide carriage back and forth across
worm. This will distribute oil throughout the entire level wind device.
For a more thorough, internal lubrication of your Penn Level Wind reel, remove the right
side plate by removing the right side stand screws (#31) and right side post screws (#38).
When breaking down your Level Wind, it is most important to remember what screws and
other parts go where. This will avoid mix-ups during re-assembly. Gripping the handle will
help you work the side plate free of the reel. The entire right side plate (#1), right side ring
(#2) and level wind device (#46C) will work free. Hold the spool so it will not accidentally
fall out once the side plate is removed.
After carefully removing the spool, your Level Wind is now broken down for internal
lubrication. The left and right side bearings, spool spindle, eccentric and clicker assemblies
and level wind can now be more thoroughly lubricated. Individual components in the
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