Adjustment Buffer, Adjusting: Notes

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-- Loosen the clamping screw inside the rubber buffer -1- just until it is not visible.

Fig 1: Identifying Adjustment Buffer Components

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-- Pull the locking retainer -3- slightly out of the adjusting buffer -2-.

-- Close the rear lid slowly by hand.

-- Close the rear lid just far enough until the rear lid latch locks into the main catch.

-- Open the rear lid and install the clamping screw -1- in the adjusting buffer until the screw reaches dimension -a-.

Fig 2: Clamping Screw Screwed In For Adjustment Buffer To A Depth Of Dimension

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Dimension -a- = 20 mm

-- Check the adjusting buffer play with a piece of paper inserted inside.

Fig 3: Checking Rear Lid Adjustment

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There must be no play.

-- Loosen the clamping screw again if necessary and pull the locking retainer one thread further.