How Do I Adjust the Tilt Tension on My Office Chair?

Step	What to Do
1. Locate the Knob	Look under the seat, usually a round knob you turn.
2. Start Loose	Turn counterclockwise to loosen (easier recline).
3. Sit and Test	Lean back—you should recline smoothly without sudden drops.
4. Tighten Gradually	Turn clockwise to tighten until you feel supported at your preferred recline angle.
5. The "Sweet Spot" Test	You should be able to lean back with moderate effort and feel supported, not flopping or fighting the chair.

Step

What to Do

1. Locate the Knob

Look under the seat, usually a round knob you turn.

2. Start Loose

Turn counterclockwise to loosen (easier recline).

3. Sit and Test

Lean back—you should recline smoothly without sudden drops.

4. Tighten Gradually

Turn clockwise to tighten until you feel supported at your preferred recline angle.

5. The "Sweet Spot" Test

You should be able to lean back with moderate effort and feel supported, not flopping or fighting the chair.

Problem	Tension	Fix
Chair flops back too easily	Too loose	Tighten (turn clockwise)
Can't recline at all	Too tight	Loosen (turn counterclockwise)
Chair doesn't return upright	Spring weak	May need mechanism repair

Problem

Tension

Fix

Chair flops back too easily

Too loose

Tighten (turn clockwise)

Can't recline at all

Too tight

Loosen (turn counterclockwise)

Chair doesn't return upright

Spring weak

May need mechanism repair