Shimano Symetre FJ

[captpierre]

Picked up this reel at LeBaron's yesterday based on their recommendation.

 

Reading on-line that it has a lubricating port. No manual came with it.

 

Does anyone know if a manual should be included or where this port is?

 

Thanks, Peter

 

 

[Nipfisher]

Shimano Symetre FJ Spinning Reel. The Shimano Symetre FJ Spinning Reel... smooth, silent, strong and so much more: Aluminum frame (except model 750 which is graphite); Cold forged aluminum spool provides increased strength and durability; Graphite sideplate and rotor; Spare cold forged aluminum spool; S-Concept design for a smooth, silent and strong Reel; Slow oscillation lays the line in a parallel pattern for excellent castability and control; S-Arm Cam protruding surface on the bail arm keeps slack line in contact with the line roller to reduce the chance of tangles and line cuts; Maintenance Port, a sealed plug that can be removed using a screwdriver to easily lubricate the drive train without disassembling the reel; A-RB (anti-rust bearings) are specially treated stainless steel ball bearings that are at least 10 times more corrosion resistant than standard stainless steel ball bearings; Fluidrive II boasts increased tooth contact for increased efficiency; Super Stopper II is a 1-way roller bearing that eliminates backplay for solid hooksets, yet can be turned on or off to allow back-reeling; Dyna-Balance uses counterbalancing techniques in the rotor to eliminate wobble during the retrieve; Power Roller II is an oversized line roller that reduces twist from casting and retrieving and is enhanced with a tapered area on the support to help line get onto the roller; Friction is reduced between the pinion gear and spool shaft for increased smoothness and durabilityPeter, I spent a few minutes checking it out online but couldn't find a video which showed the port. In this review it explains it abit for you. Hope it helps.

[jace]

the round plastic thing on the side with a slot that can be turned out with a coin. removing it exposes some gearing.

 

 

It should come with a manual/parts list unless you got it as a combo reel on a rod.

[206]

or just go straight to the source, most decent manufacturers have all manuals available online

 

http://fish.shimano.com/media/fishing/SAC/exploded_views/en/reels/spinning/09SY2500FJ_NEW1_v1_m56577569830815636.pdf

[captpierre]

Thanks Guys.

 

The parts sheet shows a metal screw called the "oil cap".

 

I guess that's where you lube her up. But still no manual.

 

I'll call LeBaron Tues to see if I'm missing the manual

[206]

seriously go to shimano web site its all right there????

 

http://fish.shimano.com/publish/content/global_fish/en/us/index/customer_service0/reel_maintenance_instructions.download.-mainParsys-000100-downloadFile.html/Maintenance%20Tips-%20Spinning%20Reels%20%281%20page%29.pdf

[captpierre]

seriously go to shimano web site its all right there????

 

http://fish.shimano.com/publish/content/global_fish/en/us/index/customer_service0/reel_maintenance_instructions.download.-mainParsys-000100-downloadFile.html/Maintenance%20Tips-%20Spinning%20Reels%20%281%20page%29.pd

 

Thanks 206. Bookmarked the page. I'll give my other reels the clean/lube treatment