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Remove Spool to Lube Bearings and Oil Spool Shaft Remove Cast Control Knob to expose ball bearing for lube MAINTENANCE After fishing with your Edge Reel, spray a liberal amount of Reel Kleen Cleaner on the outside of the reel, and wipe clean with a dry cloth to remove dirt, debris, and moisture. Lube bearings with Reel Butter Bearing Lube and oil spool shaft with Reel Butter Oil at least once per fishing season, or more often if needed, as shown below: NORMAL FISHING USE Spray a moderate amount of Reel Kleen Cleaner on the inside of your Edge Reel, let set for 1-2 min. and then wipe clean to remove old grease, debris, and moisture. DRIVETRAIN LUBRICATION Remove Screw and pull Front Cover off to access brass drive gear Apply Grease to brass drive gear while slowly turning handle After reassembly, depress thumb bar, and move spool left to right aggressively with finger to reseat bearing. ! Grease the gears and worm shaft with Reel Butter Grease at least once per fishing season, or more often if needed, as shown below: SPECIFICATIONS & CONTROLS Model Bearings Gear Ratio Line Capacity (lbs. - yds.) Elite 12+1 6.5 / 7.2 8-180 10-150 12-120 Tour 10+1 6.5 / 7.2 8-180 10-150 12-120 Inshore Pro 8+1 5.1 / 6.5 / 7.2 8-225 10-200 12-175 Pro 8+1 5.1 / 6.5 / 7.2 8-180 10-150 12-120 Tournament 6+1 6.5 / 7.2 8-180 10-150 12-120 OWNER’S MANUAL 2. Rotate Brake Cover down to adjust brakes 1.Push Latch up to Unlock Brake Cover Ardent is able to provide the longest warranty in the industry because every Ardent reel is hand-crafted and performance tested prior to shipment. From the brak- ing system to the spool shaft, we guarantee quality and craftsmanship. A smooth, high-performance fishing experience is proudly and confidently backed with our 3-Year Warranty. For detailed warranty information, see section titled “Warranty and Repair”. 3 Year Warranty MODEL OPTIONS Drag Tracking Technology Tournament 6+1 6.5 / 7.2 8-180 10-150 12-120 Baitcast Reel Series Sure Traction Grooves wick water away like tire treads SANTOPRENE GRIPS Maximum Casting Distance and Control DRAG TRACKING TECHNOLOGY Proprietary drag allows for smooth drag start up to prevent line breaks CARBON FIBER DRAG ABEC grade stainless steel ball bearings & Infinite anti- reverse roller clutch bearing STAINLESS BALL BEARINGS Provides superior casting control and flexibility CENTRIFUGAL BRAKE SYSTEM Snap brakes out to turn “on”. DO NOT EXCEED LAST NOTCH Snap brakes in to turn “off”. BRAKE SETTING PROCESS Factory Setting: 2 Brakes “on”
