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Control functions ESU13113 Adjusting the spring preload of the sliding frame extension EWS00750 WARNING The left and right spring preloads must be adjusted to the same setting. Uneven settings can cause poor handling and loss of stability. The spring preload of the sliding frame extension can be adjusted by turning the adjusting nuts. To increase the spring preload, turn the adjusting nut in direction (a). To decrease the spring preload, turn the adjusting nut in direction (b). Spring preload setting*: Minimum (soft): 16 mm (0.63 in) Standard: 16 mm (0.63 in) Maximum (hard): 18 mm (0.71 in) * Distance A changes 1.25 mm (0.05 in) with each full turn of the adjusting nut. 1 2 (a) (b) 1. Spring preload adjusting nut 2. Distance A TIP The spring preload setting is determined by measuring distance A, shown in the illustration. The longer distance A is, the higher the spring preload; the shorter distance A is, the lower the spring preload. 26

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Control functions
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ESU13113
Adjusting the spring preload of the
sliding frame extension
WARNING
EWS00750
The left and right spring preloads must be
adjusted to the same setting. Uneven set-
tings can cause poor handling and loss of
stability.
The spring preload of the sliding frame exten-
sion can be adjusted by turning the adjusting
nuts.
To increase the spring preload, turn the ad-
justing nut in direction (a). To decrease the
spring preload, turn the adjusting nut in direc-
tion (b).
TIP
The spring preload setting is determined by
measuring distance A, shown in the illustra-
tion. The longer distance A is, the higher the
spring preload; the shorter distance A is, the
lower the spring preload.
1.
Spring preload adjusting nut
2.
Distance A
(a)
(b)
2
1
Spring preload setting*:
Minimum (soft):
16 mm (0.63 in)
Standard:
16 mm (0.63 in)
Maximum (hard):
18 mm (0.71 in)
* Distance A changes 1.25 mm (0.05
in) with each full turn of the adjusting
nut.