Advantage Backyard Buddy - Primary Lock Adjustment; Tips and Troubleshooting Lock Linkages

BYB User Manual Page 27 of 55 PN: 90020 Version: 1.4
Tips and Troubleshooting Lock Linkages
Figure 5.4
Install the spring from the hardware box onto the eyebolt and washer welded on the long 3/8 Round Rod.
With the lock opposite the T-bar installed and the T-bar pointed up and down (12’o clock) on both the front
and back Crossmembers, adjust the top hiem in figure 5.5 so the hole in the hiem and T-bar line up. Install
the 3/8-24 SCHC and nut, placing the split washer BETWEEN the T-bar and Hiem joint.
Primary lock adjustment
Once installed, the lock linkages will need
adjusted. Start with the dimensions shown below
for the all-thread pieces on both Crossmembers.
These dimensions are just a starting point.
NOTE: the dimensions shown are taken from the
end of the hiem to the end of the opposite hiem.
CL/XT/BT: DIM = 2.4375 (2-7/16)
WF/WB/BB: DIM = 10.5 (10-1/2)
Figure 5.5
TIP 1: The T-bar needs to fully collapse to produce
the most amount of travel. Ideally the T-bar should
be almost horizonal when the Lock Handle is pulled
to release the Locks (see figure 5.6).
Tip 2: To get MORE lock travel, the All-thread needs
to be LENGTHENED. The longer the All-thread, the
more travel. CAUTION: if the All-thread assembly is
adjusted is too long, it may bend the T-bar. Always
make minor adjustments and test.
Tip 3: When properly adjusted, all locks will release,
and the Lock Handle will not touch the Stop Bolt
(see figure 5.6).
Tip 4: If the Hiem joints do not fully rotate, make
sure the split washer is installed between the hiem
and mating surface NOT on next to the nut.
Figure 5.6
Hiems Rotated Flat
Lock Stops Short
of Stop Bolt