DAHON Bicycle Owner's Manual page 61

Adjust the hinge bolt so that the hinge opens and closes with the
correct amount of force which is 39~88 N for aluminum frames.
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.
Step 1 - Loosen the Lock Nut: Use
a 10 mm wrench. Turn the wrench
as indicated by the arrow.
* Use a 10 mm wrench to loosen the screw.
VERSION C*
Step 2 - Adjust the Hinge (Tight-
en): Use a 6 mm Allen Key. Turn
the adjustment nut clockwise as
indicated by the arrow.
Step 2 - Adjust the Hinge (Loos-
en): Use a 6 mm Allen Key.
Turn the adjustment nut counter-
clockwise as indicated by the
arrow.
Step 3 - Tighten the Lock Nut:
After adjusting the hinge, use a
10 mm wrench to tighten the lock
nut again. Turn the wrench as indi-
cated by the arrow.
NOTE: Hold the adjustment nut
tight with an Allen key, while tight-
ening the lock nut.
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