aforementioned assemblies can now be broken down, if desired. Again, only a few drops on
these critical areas are all that is needed.
Lubricate the main and pinion gear by smearing the teeth with a good quality
waterproof grease. Do not pack the gears with grease, or do not lubricate the gears with
oil, because the drag washers will then become soaked with lubricants. Since the drag
operates on a friction principle with one type of washer against another type, excess
lubricant can defeat the efficient operation of the star drag system.
REPLACING NYLON IDLER æAR
The nylon idler gear (#64) is what drives your level wind device back and forth across
the spool. It is purposely made from nylon so it will operate as a fail-safe device: should
your line (and reel) suffer from a sudden pull or shock, the nylon idler gear will break first,
thus saving more valuable Level Wind gears and components.
To replace the nylon idler gear, follow directions for removing the right side plate as
detailed above. The nylon idler gear (#64) is located in the left side plate. The click spring
(#62) will have to be removed prior to installing the new nylon idler gear. Remember to
lubricate the nylon idler gear bushing before reassembling your Level Wind.
REPLACING DRAG WASHERS
Depending upon use, the drag washers on your Level Wind will need replacement sooner
or later. If you decide to replace them yourself, remove the right side as detailed in the
Internal Lubrication section.
Once the right side is removed, remove handle lock screw (#23A), handle screw (#23),
star wheel (#10), sleeve (#9) and tension spring (#8). Now remove the bridge screws (#1 6
and #17) located in the center right side plate.
The bridge and sleeve (#3) will then work free, thereby exposing the main gear (#5)
and drag washers (#4, #6 and #7) needing replacement. The pinion gear and eccentric
assemblies will also be set free, so be careful to note their position while removing to avoid
any mix-ups when re-assembling.
REPLACING LEVEL WIND WORM AND PAWL
The level wind components work hard and are subject to wear, depending upon use.
To replace the worm on the 109 Level Wind models, unscrew left side worm bearing
(#44) and remove worm (#42). Replace new worm with flat end going into right side
(handle side) plate. Replace bearing and oil worm.
On all other Level Wind models, remove right side bearing (#43) and follow same
procedure as above. Replace new worm with flat end going into left side plate and replace
bearing. Oil new worm.
To replace the pawl in all Level Wind models, unscrew the pawl cover screw (#48) from
the line guide carriage (#46). Remove the old pawl and drop the new one in, with the knife
edge down. Be sure the edge fits into the groove of the worm. The back of the pawl should
be flush with the line guide carriage. Replace pawl retainer screw and oil worm.
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