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| Regular cleaning is essential to
keeping your Gilmore Reel in peak condition. Performance can be severely
degraded if your reel is not properly maintained. Here are a few
pointers:
 | The drag system consists of a self lubricating
graphite compound to cork. Under heavy drag conditions, the drag
system self lubricates itself to allow smooth operation throughout the
drag spectrum. A light layer of black graphite will build on the
cork surface allowing smooth operation under extreme pressure and high
speed rotation. The drag is specifically designed to operate in
this manner. However, after several underwater submersions, this
powdered build-up can move to the bridge arbor (which acts as a
bearing) and create a film. |
With proper cleaning and maintenance after each
use, this buildup will never occur. However, if you fail to clean
your reel regularly, you may need to clean up the residue with a 600 grit
emery cloth or #00 steel wool to return the reel to proper operating
condition.
| Storage: When storing the reel, always
back the drag off to a very loose setting. This allows the cork
to expand to its natural shape. |
| Lubrication of the cork is not necessary for
operation. On the same note, lubrication will not hurt. A
thin layer of grease applied to the cork before storage will help keep
the cork from drying out. Lubrication is not needed for the drag
to operate smooth. The graphite surface provides sufficient
lubrication for operation. |
| THE DRAG CAPSULE and CLICKER ASSEMBLY IS NOT DESIGNED TO BE DISASSEMBLED. |
DISASSEMBLY OF THE DRAG CAPSULE or CLICKER
ASSEMBLY WILL VOID YOUR
WARRANTY. If for any reason the drag capsule or clicker assembly needs repair,
send it to us and allow us to make the repair.
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