Gitzo geared center column question

[BennettBrauer9]

I have a Gitzo geared center column (bought new a few months back) and I can't figure out how to fold down the crank arm on the center column. It sticks up and prevents me from zipping my tripod bag closed . . . anyone know how or if these cranks fold down? Thanks . . .

[AnselAdamsX]

Is there a black ring where the crank pivots? You should be able to push it in to lay the crank down.

[John Koehrer]

Some of the larger ones use a knurled nut on the end of the crank where it goes through the axle

[John Olsen]

Mine is 25 years old but doesn't have any special trick to folding down. How weird. My sympathies. Maybe yours got damaged somehow?

[BennettBrauer9]

Is there a black ring where the crank pivots? You should be able to push it in to lay the crank down.

That is the type I am familiar with, this new one is different, I attached photos (sorry about the quality) . . .

[John Koehrer]

It looks like it should push straight up. There's a pin through the crank arm that is set into the crank shaft itself. If nothing's bent or obstructing movement just give it a gentle nudge.