DAHON - SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS 2010 Service Instructions Manual page 21

Adjust the hinge bolt so that the hinge opens and closes with the
correct amount of force which is 39~88 N.
NOTE: Adjust in 1/16-turn increments only, otherwise you will quickly
over-tighten or over-loosen the V-Clamp hinge.
WARNING: If the hinge is over tightened the tension can
cause damage to the frame.
*TOOLS NEEDED: 10 mm wrench, 6 mm Allen key
VERSION C*
Step 3 - To tighten the hinge
clamp, use a 6 mm Allen Key. Turn
the adjustment nut clockwise as
indicated by the arrow.
Step 3 - To loosen the hinge
clamp, use a 6 mm Allen Key.
Turn the adjustment nut counter-
clockwise as indicated by the
arrow.
Step 1 - Loosen the Lock Nut: Use
a 10 mm wrench. Turn the wrench
as indicated by the arrow.
Check the tightness of the clamp
by opening and closing the hinge
latch.
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Step 2 - Close the hinge, but do
not close the latch.
Step 4 - Tighten the Lock Nut:
After adjusting the hinge, use a
10 mm wrench to tighten the lock
nut again. Turn the wrench as
indicated by the arrow.
NOTE: Hold the adjustment nut
tight with an Allen key, while
tightening the lock nut.
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