Backrest Lock Switch Microswitch, Adjusting

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Backrest Lock Switch, Adjusting. Refer to Fig 1.

Backrest Forward Stop Switch, Adjusting. Refer to Fig 5.

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Seat Microswitch Sleeve:T40180
Gauge - Seat Microswitch:T40181

Adjusting the Backrest Lock Switch

Fig 1: Adjusting Backrest Lock Switch

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CAUTION:

The distance between the pin -3- and the tab -4- on the backrest lock switch must be checked when the backrest is locked.
Do not damage the tab -4- when sliding on the :T40180

-- Slide the :T40180 onto the pin -3- all the way.

The :T40180 and tab -4- must touch each other but must not activate the backrest lock switch -2-.

CAUTION:

If the :T40180 does not touch the tab or if it activates the backrest lock switch, the switch must be adjusted.

-- Unclip the slide retainer -1- with a screwdriver -arrow-.

Fig 2: Releasing Locking Tab -4- In Direction Of -Arrow

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-- Release the locking tab -4- in the direction of the -arrow-.

Fig 3: Releasing Locking Tab -4- In Direction Of -Arrow-

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-- Move the slide -3- with the backrest lock switch -1- in the direction of -arrow A or B-.

NOTE:

Leave the :T40180 installed on the pin when adjusting the backrest lock switch.

-- Clip the slide retainer -1- in.

Fig 4: Releasing Locking Tab -4- In Direction Of -Arrow

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Backrest Forward Stop Switch, Adjusting

Fig 5: Adjusting Backrest Forward Stop Switch

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The locking bushing -4- must not engage with the spindle -3- ; it must be able to move on the shaft -5-.

-- Place the :T40181 on the hinge piece -2-.

Fig 6: Placing T40181 On Anchor -2-

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-- The front edge of the gauge -arrow B- must lie on the moving hinge piece -1-.

-- Connect an external power source (12 Volt) to the backrest adjustment motor.

-- Move the backrest forward until the hinge piece -1- rests on the :T40181 and the motor switches off.

NOTE:

Depending on the switch position, the backrest adjustment motor may stop before it runs into the block. Run the motor up to the block again. >>The gauge must be clamped in<<.

-- Rotate the spindle -2- until the spindle nut -1- presses the button -arrow-.

Fig 7: Rotate Spindle -2- Until Spindle Nut -1- Operates Button -Arrow-

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-- Engage the locking bushing -4- with the spindle -3-.

Fig 8: Adjusting Backrest Forward Stop Switch

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-- Remove the gauge.

Checking the Adjustment

-- Move the backrest back slightly using the adjustment motor.

-- Move the backrest forward again until the adjustment motor switches off.

There should be a gap at the location where the gauge was inserted for the adjustment.
The hinge pieces must not be sticking together on the block.