Establish the hinge spring adjustment required by moving the door to its fully opened position then allow the door to closed by the action of the self closing hinge.
How to adjust tension on self closing door hinges.
Using your screwdriver turn the front screw clockwise to bring the hinge bearing edge of the door closer to the cabinet side.
To confirm that it s the adjustment tab try pulling on it with the tip of your finger.
Insert a tension rod in the rightmost hole in the top hinge s adjustment slot.
This will pull the door back towards the hinge side of the cabinet.
Start by removing the locking pin photo 1.
Meanwhile use another hex key or pliers to remove the pin.
Shut the door so that the inner cabinet or cupboard is completely concealed.
I ll bet that you never knew you could adjust a self closing door hing.
This hole is normally located either at the top or the bottom of the hinge s housing.
Place the locking pin nearer to the door and release the spring pressure.
Remove the locking pin by rotating the adjustment in the direction of the jamb.
Close the hinged door all of the way.
Insert a nail set on a hole located beside the locking pin of the hinge adjustment spring.
Look for gray or silver plunger in the center of the hinge.
Remove the locking pin.
Look on the side of the hinge near the top for a horizontal adjustment slot that has a line of holes inside.
If you need to push the door away turn the screw counterclockwise to bring the door in better alignment with the vertical edge of the cabinet.
If the self closing door to your garage isn t closing hard enough to latch properly or the door slams shut you can adjust the spring hinge tension with a hex wrench and pliers.
Place the pin into another hole.
To remove the locking pin release some tension from the top of the spring hinge by rotating the spring hinge in either direction using a hex key or a screwdriver depending on the model of the hinge.
Use the small metal tension rod that came with your hinges when you purchased them.
Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2.