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MAINTENANCE
Adjusting Rear Spring
Pre-Load
Proper adjustment of rear spring pre-
load is necessary to get the most com-
fortable ride. The chart is designed to
help in setting up rear spring pre-load;
however, riding style is the single
greatest factor in determining rear
spring requirements.
NOTE: These cam position set-
tings are suggestions only. Per-
sonal riding style will greatly
influence cam position settings.
Spend time to determine setting
preferences.
Rear spring pre-load adjustment is
accomplished by rotating the adjusting
cams. Position 3 provides the stiffest
ride, and position 1 is for the light
driver or slow-speed trail riding. Posi-
tion 2 is for the average operator under
normal conditions. Always rotate the
cam from the lighter position to the
heavier position.
741-450A
To rotate an adjusting cam, use the
spark plug wrench from the tool kit.
Rotate the wrench until the cam is in
the desired position. To stiffen the
ride, rotate the cam so as to raise the
spring end. Make the appropriate
adjustment on the other cam.
Articulating Skid
Fame (Bearcat Wide
Track Models)
The rear articulating portion of the
skid frame has two adjusters which
control the amount of travel in the rear
suspension.
These two adjusters have been pre-set
at the factory and should require no
further adjustment.
If adjustment is ever required, rotate
the two adjusters equally to permit
12.5-25 mm (1/2-1 in.) travel of the
articulating portion of the suspension.
0739-642
Rider Weight (lb)
Cam Position
Up to 180
1
180-240
2
Over 240
3
! CAUTION
Never force the adjustment cams
from the low position to the high
position. Cam damage may occur.
