Cannondale S440 - Manual (Page 49)

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Printed : 8/15/02
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SEAT
Seat removal
1. Position the vehicle upright on a work stand so
there is no danger of it falling over while you
work.
2. Press down slightly on the rear of the seat with
one hand while pulling up on the quick release
lever with a finger of the other hand. The quick
release lever is located on the rear left side of the
seat, look for “QUICK RELEASE” at the rear of
the seat.
When the latch is released from the catch on the
subframe, the rear of the seat should rise slightly
3. Slide the seat towards the rear of the vehicle and
off the retaining tab and receivers on the gas
tank.
4. Examine the receivers (slots) on the bottom of
the seat pan. Make sure they are in good condi-
tion. If damage is found, replace the seat with a
new one.
Seat installation
1. To install the seat, align the retaining tabs on the
fuel tank with the receivers on the underside of
the seat.
2. Slide the seat into place.
3. Lift/hold up on the release lever, and push the
rear of the seat down and release the lever. You
should hear the lever “snap” or “click” onto the
latch on the subframe.
4. Test to confirm that the seat is latched properly
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