Backrest help...simpleton question.
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It's the Allen nut down in the seat where the metal bar slides into square tube that adjusts the angle of the seat front to back, not the one up by the pad. Sorry if this was already covered.
Originally Posted by Pumba11
It's the Allen nut down in the seat where the metal bar slides into square tube that adjusts the angle of the seat front to back, not the one up by the pad. Sorry if this was already covered.
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Yes take the seat off and access it from the bottom of the seat.
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That screw in the back is the angle adjustment.
Back it out some, then position the angle of the backrest where you want it by hand, (it takes a bit of effort), then turn the screw in till it touches. That's all there is to it.
Back it out some, then position the angle of the backrest where you want it by hand, (it takes a bit of effort), then turn the screw in till it touches. That's all there is to it.
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Glad to help. I couldn't figure it out at first either. I actually had to read the directions. Can you imagine? Me having to read instructions? That's the most unheard of thing I ever heard of!