How to Adjust Lazyboy Recliner Tension
Find it a little too difficult to push back or pull the lever of your Lazyboy recliner? Or does it recline too much for comfort? One of the features of Lazyboy recliners is that it allows tension adjustment. This means that you can adjust the tension on the reclining mechanism depending on your size, built and strength for maximum comfort. If you are on the petite side, you may want to decrease the amount of force it would take to push back your recliner by reducing the tension. Conversely, if you are on the heavier side, you may want to increase reclining mechanism tension to achieve just the right angle.
How do you adjust the recliner tension?
Lazyboy recliners are equipped with either a pair of wing nuts or thumb wheels that allow adjustment of the reclining mechanism tension. With the leg rest closed, tilt your recliner chair forward such that you can access what is underneath. Some Lazyboy models have wing nuts, as in that on the Recline-Rocker and Relina-Way, while some have two thumb wheels in the place of wing nuts, such as that in the Recline Glider Swivel model. They can be located underneath, either towards the back or towards the center of the recliner. Wing nuts and thumb wheels can both be adjusted the same way.
To increase the reclining tension, simply turn the thumb wheels or the wing nuts in the clockwise direction by one quarter. Do the same for both sides. As expected, you can decrease the tension by turning the wing nuts or thumb wheels on both sides counter-clockwise by one quarter. It is very important that you adjust the tension on both sides equally, and to make one quarter of a turn each time until you finally feel comfortable. After turning both sides one quarter, put the chair back into its upright position and test the new reclining settings. Should further adjustment be required, repeat the steps and turn each side by another quarter of a turn.
When adjusting recliner tension, there is one imperative rule: never loosen or tighten the thumb wheels or wing nuts all the way. Doing this can potentially damage the tension spring. After making the necessary adjustments, make sure that the spring does not move on the bolt. When it does, turn the thumb wheel or wing nut crossswise by at least a half of a turn after tightening to make sure that the spring no longer moves. Conversely, the spring should not be completely pressed after the adjustments have been made. If it is, simply loosen the thumb wheels or wing nuts counter-clockwise to at least by a half of a turn.
For ultimate comfort, make sure you keep your recliner tension adjusted to suit your needs. Remember that Lazyboy recliners are made for relaxation. With the right tension for your size and build, your recliner will give you exactly that relaxation and more from the moment you sit, kick your shoes off, or laze away.
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THE PROBLEM I AM HAVING IS THE EFFORT TO PUSH THE FOOT REST DOWN TO THE LOCK POSITION. wHEN MAKING ADJUSTMENT DOES THE CHAIR NEED TO BE TIPPED OVER, CAN’T I JUST TURN THE SCREWS FROM THE FRONT WITH THE FOOT REST UP?