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Old 01-30-2009, 02:00 PM   #6
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Grill n Go -

Yes, as I understand it, you have it down correctly. Screwing in the big black screws will increase the tension, which will make it easier to lift the shell. And before you adjust them, open the shell, which removes most of the tension from the torsion bars.

And by the way, don't forget that there are two sets of torsion bars for each shell, which means four torsion bar ends for each shell, which means four adjustment bolts. Adjust all four by the same amount at the same time. If you forget two - - - well, it won't work as well.

Finally, make sure that you don't dislodge or remove the stainless steel hose clamps on the ends of the bars. These clamps ensure that the ends of the bars stay safely in the brackets - and you really don't want one to pop out unexpectedly.

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