Suspension/Floating Discs/Rocker Arm; Replacing The Spring Element; Adjusting The Spring Element - Otto Bock B400 Service Manual

6.13 Suspension/floating discs/rocker arm

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Suspension, floating discs and rocker arm can only be mounted if 50 Ah (C5) AGM batteries are used.

6.13.1 Replacing the spring element

Preparation:
❒ Remove the drive wheel (see section 6.7.3).
❒ Remove the battery (see section 6.3.2).
Tools:
❒ Ring or open-end spanner, size 13
❒ Allen wrench, size 6
Steps:
1. Loosen the screws on the top and bottom of the spring element.
2. Unscrew the Allen head screws.
3. Remove and replace the spring element with the mounting accessories.
4. Mount the top and bottom spring elements with the mounting accessories again. Ensure the
small parts are mounted in the correct order (see fig.45, right).
fig. 45 Replacing the spring element

6.13.2 Adjusting the spring element

Preparation:
❒ Remove the battery cover (see fig. 5).
Steps:
1. Twist the adjustment ring on the spring element (see fig. 45, item 1):
a. Twist the adjustment ring to the right: the spring travel is shortened.
b. Twist the adjustment ring to the left: the spring travel is lengthened.
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