Arctic Cat ZR 6000 R CROSS COUNTRY, Operator'S Manual

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11. Turn the damping adjuster to the fully open posi-
tion (counterclockwise).
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12. Using the IFP location gauge, slowly stroke the
IFP in the reservoir several times to purge air from
between the reservoir and shock body. Repeat this
process until no air bubbles rise through the oil in
the body. Do not expose the IFP above the oil sur-
face.
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13. Depress the IFP to its lowest position; then pull the
IFP to approximately 1 1/2 in. from the top of the
reservoir.
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14. Turn the damping adjuster to the fully closed posi-
tion (clockwise).
15. Fill the shock body to approximately 1 in. from the
top with recommended shock oil.
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16. Install new O-rings and piston strap on the piston
shaft assembly and lightly grease the piston strap;
then insert the piston shaft assembly into the shock
body holding the bearing up by the shaft eyelet.
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NOTE: Slowly in a circular motion, stroke the pis-
ton in the shock body tapping the shaft downward
with a rubber hammer on the down stroke. Repeat
this process several times until the air is purged
from the shim stack/piston assembly.
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17. Fully extend the shaft without exposing the piston
to air; then refill with recommended oil until
approximately 1 in. from the top or to where the
threads for the bearing end.