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For best results, first rinse the system with fresh water and allow it to dry.
A
1. Loosen the screw
A
and press grease into the hole.
B & C
1. Press grease into the grease recesses in the Tackring.
D
1. Press grease into the slot
D
between the terminal part and the hub,
while turning the terminal parts.
To ensure that the system rotates easily and functions satisfactorily year after year, regular maintenance
should be carried out. This should be done once a year, or perhaps when the boat is unrigged at the
end of each season. Maintenance is simple, even when the Furlex is rigged on the boat.
Halyard leads should be inspected once a year and any sharp edges smoothed with a file.
The halyard lead should be replaced when wear reaches 50%
Fig. 15.1.a
Lubricate all ball bearings as described below using the grease enclosed with the Furlex kit.
1. Bring the halyard swivel down to the sail feeder.
2. Press grease into the grease recess
E
and
F
in the Eye ring.
F
C
E
B
A
D
15 Maintenance of the Furlex System
15.1 Lubricating the lower bearing assembly
15.2 Lubricating the halyard swivel
