Saddle And Seat Post System - DAHON Folder 1987 User Manual

B.
Adjustment, Trouble Shooting
and Maintenance
The two
locknuts (C-124) should
be
periodically
inspected and, when
neces-
sary, adiusted
so
that
the crank
is held
firmly,
but not
so
tight
that the crank
re-
quires pounding
or
excessive
pressure to
be
folded.
lf
the crank wobbles
easily
when unlatched, the pin
assembly may
be
worn and should be replaced
if it
is.
lf
wobbling
continues, take
to
a
dealer
for
specialized servicing.
When
the crank
is
latched,
if it
sirs loose in the crank latch
(T-2110)
or
if
the
latch
requires
excessive strength
to
close,
adjust
the
crank',depth,,by
turning
the
two
adjustment
screws (c-1
1.1
)
with
a
philip
screw
driver counter
clockwise
(for
tightening) or clockwise (for
loosening).
Caution:
The latch should
be closeable
with ohly
moderate
force, pounding or
excessive
force will
damaee
it.
6.3.4.
Saddle and
Seat
Post System (Excluding
Clamps)
A.
Disassembly and Assembly
Remove saddle
from
upper
seat
post
(P-200)
by
loosening saddle
nuts
(P-1
20)
and tapping upwards on
saddle. Remove
upper and middle
sear posr
tubes
by
loosening quick-release clamp bolts
P-320
and
F-41 0 respectively.
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B.
Ad
justment, Trouble Shooting
and Maintenance
Durable
nylon
sleeves
(P-330 and F-300)
have been placed
between the
stiding
seat posts and
their
respective seat
post clamps' In order
to
keep
the
seat
posts aligned, these
nylon
sleeves
have
an extrusion
which
fits into the groove
built into the
seat
post.
lf
these sleeves
become
worn
or cracked, they must
be
replaced.
lf
clamps are
all
properly
adjusted
(seesec.6.3.5) and
nylon
sleeves
in
good
condition, but the seat
post
fails to
slide
smoothly, one
or more
of the seat posts
have
probably
been bent
or dented.
lf
the
piece cannot be straightened
without
damaging or weakenin$
it,
replacement is necessary'
To adjust the
saddle,
simply loosen the saddle
nut, adlust
the
saddle
to
your
comfort,
and re-tighten
the
nut. For your
safety, make sure
that the
saddle
bolt
and
nut
are
not
bent, rusted, excessively
worn
and
that
threads are
not stripped'
Also be certain
that the
braces
which clamp the saddle
in place
(located between
the
saddle
nuts and
saddle
clamp) are
properly positioned and
are
not
bent'
rusted
or
otherwise damaged.
Always be
certain
the bolt
is
properly
tightened
with 200-220
foot pounds of torque.
6.3.5 Seat Post
Quick
Release
Clamps
A.
DisassemblY
Remove
in
order the adiusting
nut
(P-332
or
F-430), clamp bolt
1Pi20
or
l!10) and the
square
washer
(e3Zl
or
F-420).
B.
Adjustment,
Trouble
Shooting and
Maintenance
lf
properly adjusted,
the seat posts
should
slide
freely when the clamp
is
released,
but hold
steady
under
the
a
person
up to
250
pounds
when
the clamp
is
tightened.
I
the
case,
clamp and
adjust
the tension
by turning the
"ad
'
(P-332
o
y
means
of
a
wrench.
Be
careful not
to tighten the
nut to
such a degree
that
sliding becomes
difficult. A
small amount
of
bearing
grease
applied
to the camming surfaces
of
the clamp
will extend its useful life.
After extended use,
the inner working
of
the clamp
bolt may wear
down to
the point to
where clamping
action
is limited.
In
such case,
it
is necessary
to
replace
the
bolt, nut and washer.
lt
may also
be possible
that inspection shows
that replacement
of the nylon sleeve is needed
first'
Warning: Always
be certain
that the clamps are secured
and
properly
adjusted
each
time befo;e riding Your bike.