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Old 17-02-2007, 12:16 PM   #1
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Just wondering if anyone knows how the head lights adjustment works. I found the 2 bolts to adjust each headlight but have no idea which way to turn them.

If anyone knows how they work could it would be great

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Old 17-02-2007, 12:18 PM   #2
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or you could just trial and error it
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Old 17-02-2007, 12:26 PM   #3
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Indeed "trial & error" is the best method if you've not done it before on this model, but ensure you are in a dark area (dusk or evening is usually best) so as to ensure you dont "over-adjust" them. Rough rule of thumb is @8-10 ft from a fence or roller door (dark surface) on even ground. I have a proper (adjustment distance) guide (pdf), if you want me to email it to you, just PM me with your email address. _2:
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Old 17-02-2007, 12:36 PM   #4
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be very careful, IIRC the adjusters on these are somewhat fragile......

do not use a cordless / electric screwdriver or you'll strip threads.....
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Old 18-02-2007, 12:04 AM   #5
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The ones in the back corners are the side to side adjusters and the ones low down in the middle are the up and down, as far as I remember. Damned if I can remember which way they move though, only that the up and down is fairly sensitive and the side to side isn't. A wall or door and trial and error, I'm afraid. Don't forget to check the level adjuster is set to full high first.
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Old 18-02-2007, 02:13 AM   #6
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The ones in the back corners are the side to side adjusters and the ones low down in the middle are the up and down, as far as I remember. Damned if I can remember which way they move though, only that the up and down is fairly sensitive and the side to side isn't. A wall or door and trial and error, I'm afraid. Don't forget to check the level adjuster is set to full high first.
Excellent thanks for that. Ill give it a go tomorrow evening
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Old 18-02-2007, 09:49 PM   #7
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Adjusted the headlights just them. Thanks for the advice guys, I used a screw driver to turn the bolts and it took all of 30seconds to get it right.

Much better lighting at night
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Old 19-02-2007, 01:12 AM   #8
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Oh, that was pretty easy then.
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