Adjusting Buffer, Adjusting

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NOTE:

The following adjustment is only for the right adjusting buffer. Adjustment for the left adjusting buffer is derived accordingly from this.

Turn the adjusting buffer -1- 90° to remove or install it.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Lid Adjustment Buffer

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-- Loosen the clamping screw -4- until it is visible in the rubber buffer.

-- Pull the locking retainer -3- out of the adjusting buffer -1-.

-- Set the locking retainer to dimension -a- = 12.5 mm.

Fig 2: Identifying Notched Slider Adjustment Dimension

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-- Close the rear lid in the initial locking position using light pressure over the center.

-- Open the rear lid again.

Fig 3: Clamping Screw Screwed In For Adjustment Buffer To A Depth Of Dimension

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-- Screw in the adjusting buffer clamping screw -1- to a depth of dimension -a- = 20 mm.

-- Check the adjustment.