Step 1 insert the key into the lockset.
Schlage door handle upside down.
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This is a demonstration of how to remove the lock cylinder on a kwikset smartkey door knob so you can flip over the lock so the keyhole is not upside down.
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Step 2 look for a small hole in the side of the handle near the face of the lockset.
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More importantly imo the two kwikset latch sets both operate the way you and i prefer.
Anyhoo fwiw all the schlage hardware is installed so the key is inserted teeth up.
You can reverse a schlage door handle to fit your door regardless of which side it s handed on.
How to change handing on schlage fe51 door lock.
Is you door handle upside down.
Turn the key 90 degrees counterclockwise until it is vertical in the key hole.
The two remaining kwikset entry sets are installed so the key is inserted teeth down.
A quick tutorial on how to correct it.
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I had to go check mine since i seldom lock the handles just the deadbolts.
This video walks you through step by step how to change the direction of your levers on a schlage fe51 lock.