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Stella SW 4000 Drag issue...

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Clem Henry:
All,

Just a quick update regarding the SW 4000, I dont get too many to service but this is the 3rd 4000 I have seen where the top pressure washer is starting to deform due to the drag pressure. To me the top washer is too thin (not rigid enough) for the drag that it can apply.

This one is not as bad as the previous one I had which had deformed approx 40%...just something to keep an eye on...

George Relf:
Thanks for the heads up Clem. Have you serviced any 5000SW's? Seeing as the max drag is only 2kgs more I guess it could be in the same boat?

Cheers

Clem Henry:
Hi George,

The 5000 is fine...different setup, same body as the 4000 but larger rotor and spool...I prefer the 5000, also has a better line roller

Trevor Skinner:
Clem,

Just a thought. Are we asking too much from small reels?


Regards,


Trevor

Clem Henry:
Possibly Trevor, this particular reel is stock so should be able to handle the high end of its drag range without deforming the top washer...I think the manufacture would have to assume that some will push their equipment hard...this one was likely maxed out to cause the damage it did

From what I have seen it is only an issue in the 4000 and possibly only when the drag is at the highest end...

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