10
RELEASING THE AIR
DANGER
RISK OF INJURY FROM PRESSURIZED COMPONENTS!
During the disassembly of the shock, compressed air can escape uncontrolled or pressurized components
can be ejected.
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Release the air before carrying out any work on the shock.
DANGER
SHOCK OIL MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED AND ENTERS AIRWAYS!
Oil mist might escape through the valve while releasing the air from the air chamber.
•
If the air is released without using a shock pump, place a cloth over the valve while the air is being
released.
•
The valve must face down, away from your body while releasing the air.
•
Immediately call a doctor if shock oil was swallowed or entered airways.
1.
Set the shock to “OPEN” mode.
2.
Unscrew the valve cap on the shock.
3.
If the air is released without using a shock pump,
place a cloth over the valve.
4.
GRADUALLY
press the valve insert with the back
of the valve cap.
or
Screw on the shock pump and
GRADUALLY
reduce the air pressure by pressing the release
valve on the shock pump.
The shock can compress up to the point at which the equalization of the positive and negative air chambers
occurs.
