Islander MR2 Technical specifications

Maintenance Instructions
Maintenance Instructions
For MR2 Mooching Reel
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Maintenance Instructions
Thank you for purchasing an Islander MR2 model mooching reel.
In this manual you fill find information on how to take care of your new
reel. Concise illustrations will help you identify, clean, and lubricate
each important component to help keep your reel performing like new.
Full frame construction with one piece spool and frame.
Free spool operation controlled with frame-side recessed lever.
One way large cork disc drag system.
Face side adjustable drag knob.
Islander classic outgoing clicker.
A generous palming rim.
Engraved serial number on spool or frame. (Note: you may
notice that your spool and frame serial number do not match,
which is by design.)
Features of the MR2

Maintenance Instructions
How To Disassemble Your Reel.
1. Remove the retaining screw by
turning it counter-clockwise, using
a snug-fitting flat bladed screw
driver or coin. (It is important that
whichever tool you choose to use
fits well, as one that is too small
may damage the retaining screw.)
2. Remove the dragknob by turning it
counter-clockwise until it is loose.
Underneath the dragknob there
will be a stainless steel washer. It
will either be stuck to the bottom
of the dragknob or to the top of the
dragspring.
3. Grasp the outside of the frame with one hand and the
spool with the other, and pull the frame and spool
apart. On the back of the spool you may notice that the
clutch is stuck the back of the spool. You can remove
this by grasping the teeth of the clutch and pulling.
A
t this point there should be 7 free assemblies: Retaining
Screw, Dragknob, Dragknob Washer, Dragspring, Clutch,
Spool, and Frame.
(A) Retaining Screw
(B) Dragknob Figure 1
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Maintenance Instructions
Cleaning and Lubricating Your Reel Your reel comes from the factory lubricated.
Periodic lubrication is recommended to maintain
optimum performance.
1. Disassemble your reel as per instructions on
Page 2 of this manual.
2. If the clutch assembly [1] has not been
removed, please do so now.
3. Clean the clutch assembly. Remove old
grease and grit using a soft cloth.
4. Clean the base of the spindle, [2]. Remove
any old grease and grit from using a soft
cloth.
5. Clean the pawl/cam assembly [A] and [B].
Remove any old oil and grit using a brush or
swab.
6. Oil and grease all indicated locations.
7. After lubrication, work the Draglever [3]
back a forth a few times to work the
lubrication through the cam and pawl
assemblies.
8. With the Draglever [3] in the “open”
position (as pictured), lower the clutch
back into position, cork side up. Rotate
the Draglever [3] into its “closed”
position.
C) Grease
Cam
B) Oil
Cam
A
) Oil
Pawl
2) Spindle
1) Clutch
A
ssembl
y
Figure 2
E) Oil
Clutch
Cork
D) Grease
Teeth of
Clutch
F) Grease
Bearing Under
Clutch.
3) Draglever
Figure 3
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Maintenance Instructions
9. Remove old oil from the around the
clicker assembly using a brush or
swab.
10. Remove old grease from the
surface of the bearings. One
bearing is located at [G], while the
other bearing is on the other side of
the spool. If the dragspring [Figure
5] has not been removed, please do
so to clean and lubricate this
bearing.
11. The dragspring does not require
any lubrication. Just wipe the
dragspring off with a soft cloth.
12. The handle assembly need not be lubricated. Simply remove the
screw holding the handle with a flat bladed screw driver and clean
thoroughly with warm, soapy water.
This level of cleaning or lubrication should be carried out once every 3-4
fishing trips. Because of the conditions that this style of reel is used
under (saltwater), it is important that the reel be rinsed off under a warm
water stream after each trip. While the reel is saltwater safe, the quick
rinse will help your reel perform better in the long run. Avoid immersing
the spool in water, because moisture will be retained by the backing. Figure 6 –
Handle
A
ssembl
y
G) Grease
Bearings (front of
spool and rear of
spool)
F) Oil Clicker
A
ssembl
y
Figure 4 Figure 5 –
Drag
Spring
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Maintenance Instructions
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eter
2. If you find that your reel is too loud on the outgo
click, push the clicker spring [2] in the direction
indicated by [B], Figure 7. Do not push spring mo
than a few degrees, as pushing too far will remove
the outgoing click altogether.
3. If you find that your reel is too quiet on the incom
click, push the pawl spring [4] in the direction
indicated by [C], Figure 8.
4. If you find that your reel is too loud on the incom
click, push the pawl spring [4] in the direction
indicated by [D], Figure 8. Do not push this spring
more than a degree.
Tuning and Troubleshooting
It is possible to tune both incoming and
outgoing clicks, to a certain extent. For
these adjustments, you will need to
disassemble your reel.
1. If you find that your reel is too quiet
on the outgoing click, push the
clicker spring in the direction
indicated by [A], Figure 7. Push
the spring until the clicker [1] is
pointing directly at the bearing on
the rear of the spool.
B) For a qui
outgoing click
A
) For a louder
outgoing click
2) Clicker Spring
1) Clicker
Figure 7
D) For a quieter
incoming click.
3) Pawl
4
)
Pawl Spring
C) For louder
incoming click.
Figure 8
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Maintenance Instructions
Clicker Assembly
Bearing
Clutch Assembly
Pawl Assembly
Cam Assembly
Spool
Handle Assembly
Dragknob
Retaining Screw
Frame
Draglever
Foot
Major Components
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Maintenance Instructions
Recommend Lubricants
Islander recommends the use of Super Lube® brand oil and grease with Teflon® for all
lubricating applications. Super Lube® is manufactured by: Synco Chemical Corp., N.Y.
Teflon® is a registered trademark of E.I. duPont DeNemours & Co.
Oil: Super Lube® Multi-Purpose Synthetic-based Oil with PTFE®
Grease: Super Lube® Multi-Purpose Lubricant with Teflon®
Recommended Adhesives
Islander Reels recommends the use of Loctite® 262 Permenent Threadlocker and Loctite®
242 Removable Threadlocker. Loctite® 262 and Loctite® 242 are registered trademarks of
Loctite Corp., U.S.A.©
If you have any questions or comments about your reel, please phone,
fax, or e-mail Islander Reels. If Islander Reels requests that your reel be
sent in for repair, please remove the line from the reel.
Islander Reels
6771 Kirkpatrick Crescent
Saanichton B.C. V8M 1Z8
Canada
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