Polaris 340 LX 2007, Service Manual

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9.30
REAR SUSPENSION
SHOCK MAINTENANCE
Shock Maintenance
Changing oil on Shocks is recommended annually and should be
included when performing end of season storage preparation.
This oil change is necessary to avoid any chance of corrosion
which could be caused by moisture contamination.
When performing maintenance on Shocks, use Gas Shock
Recharging Kit PN 2200421. It consists of the necessary valves,
pressure gauge, and fittings to deflate and pressurize the shocks.
The Body Holder Tool, Internal Floating Piston (IFP), and
Shock Rod Holding Tool are not included in the Recharging Kit
and must be ordered separately. Refer to your SPX Specialty
Tool catalog for part numbers.Videos on shock rebuilding are
also available. Monotube shocks PN 9917736, Remote
Reservoir Shocks PN 9917737.
CAUTION
E
XTREME CAUTION SHOULD BE OBSERVED WHILE HANDLING
AND WORKING WITH HIGH PRESSURE SERVICE EQUIPMENT
.
W
EAR A FACE SHIELD
,
SAFETY GLASSES
,
AND EAR
PROTECTION DURING SERVICE OF THESE SHOCKS
. C
ARE
SHOULD BE OBSERVED WHILE HANDLING THE INFLATER
NEEDLE AND PRESSURE GAUGES
. M
AINTAIN YOUR
EQUIPMENT AND KEEP IT IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION
. I
F
INJURY SHOULD OCCUR
,
CONSULT A PHYSICIAN
IMMEDIATELY
. E
XTREME CLEANLINESS IS OF UTMOST
IMPORTANCE DURING ALL DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
OPERATIONS TO PREVENT ANY DIRT OR FOREIGN PARTICLES
FROM GETTING INTO THE SHOCKS
. K
EEP THE PARTS IN
ORDER AS THEY ARE DISASSEMBLED
. N
OTE THE DIRECTION
AND POSITION OF ALL INTERNAL PARTS FOR REASSEMBLY
.
CAUTION
B
EFORE SERVICING A GAS SHOCK IT IS IMPORTANT THAT
ALL THE GAS PRESSURE BE DISCHARGED FROM THE UNIT
.
R
EFER TO THE INSTRUCTIONS LISTED BELOW FOR THE
PROPER PROCEDURE OF DISCHARGING THE GAS PRESSURE
FROM A SHOCK
. P
ROTECTIVE EYE WEAR SHOULD BE WORN
TO AVOID RISK OF INJURY WHILE SERVICING
R
YDE
FX
GAS
CHARGED MONO
-
TUBE SHOCKS
.
CAUTION
W
HEN REMOVING THE SPRING FROM A SHOCK THAT
UTILIZES A FIXED LOWER RETAINER
;
THE USE OF A PROPER
SPRING COMPRESSOR SHOULD BE USED TO AVOID RISK OF
BODILY INJURY
.
WARNING
W
HEN USING COMPRESSED AIR TO DRY COMPONENTS
,
PROTECTIVE EYE WEAR SHOULD BE WORN TO AVOID RISK
OF INJURY
.
CAUTION
I
T IS IMPORTANT THAT THE GAS SHOCK BE RETAINED IN
THE VISE BY THE LOWER MOUNT
. A
NY OTHER METHOD
OF SECURING THE CHOCK BODY DURING THESE
PROCEDURES MAY DEFORM THE SHOCK BODY
CYLINDER
.
WARNING
N
ITROGEN GAS IS UNDER EXTREME PRESSURE
.
USE
CAUTION WHEN RELEASING NITROGEN GAS FROM
SHOCK
. P
ROTECTIVE EYE WEAR SHOULD BE WORN TO
AVOID RISK OF INJURY
.
CAUTION
Point air valve away from face and body when charging
or discharging any shock.