!#8# How to Adjust the Reclining Tension on a Lazy Boy Recliner

!±8± How to Adjust the Reclining Tension on a Lazy Boy Recliner

The tension on a Lazy Boy chair, you can set the voltage on the underlying mechanism to respond better to the individual size and strength. If it is difficult to push or pull back the lever to be included in a lying position may be helpful in reducing tension. If you have someone older or heavier then you might want to increase the reclining mechanism tension.

Lazy boy chairs are equipped with a pair of wing nuts or thumb wheels under the seat,You can adjust the mechanism underlying tension. First make sure that the rest of the leg is closed, then tilt the chair forward so that the tips of the arms and the head of his back seat, allowing you to see under the chair.

Reclining in the chair rocking chair glider and Reclining Chair Reclining-Way, you should see two cockerels (one each side) to the back of the sofa under the seat. Reclining Swivel Glider Recliner The two-inch wheels instead of wing nuts, but can be setthe same way.

A Lazy Boy Classics Low Profile leg high and covered with 3-point mechanism, you should see the two wing nuts (one per side) towards the center of the bridge under the seat.

It 'important that both parties are equally adapt and make small adjustments (about a quarter of a turn) until you feel comfortable. To increase tension turn the wing nuts or recline thumb wheel a quarter turn clockwise on both sides. To reduce the tension, turn thewing nuts or thumb wheels counter-clockwise one quarter turn on both sides. Return the chair to its upright position and test the new setting. Repeat the steps listed here if more adjustment is required.

Never tighten or loosen the adjustment wing nuts or thumb wheels all the way or you may damage the tension spring. The spring should not move on the bolt after making the adjustments. If it does, make sure you turn the wing nut or thumb wheel clockwise a minimum of one half turn after tightening it so the spring no longer moves. Nor should the spring be completely compressed after making your adjustments. If this occurs, loosen the wing nuts or thumb wheels a minimum of one half a turn counter-clockwise to avoid damaging the tension spring.

Remember to always adjust both wing nuts or thumb wheels equally.