40
When filling the cooling system, use a
mixture of 60% antifreeze/40% water.
The coolant system pressure cap is
located under the front hood, behind the
radiator. Fill the cooling system to the
FULL COLD line.
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NOTE: Use a good quality, biode-
gradable glycol-based, automotive-
type antifreeze.
Shock Absorbers
Each shock absorber should be visibly
checked after every ride. Look for exces-
sive fluid leakage (some seal leakage
may be observed but it does not indicate
the shock needs to be replaced), cracks or
breaks in the lower case, or a bent shock
rod. If any one of these conditions is
detected, replacement is necessary.
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NOTE: When the vehicle is oper-
ated in extremely cold weather
(-23° C/-10° F or colder), a small amount
of leakage may be present. Unless
the leakage is excessive, replace-
ment is not necessary.
The shock absorbers on this vehicle have
adjustable damping to accommodate
many driving conditions and styles.
Checking/Adjusting Ride
Height
NOTE: The preload collars MUST
maintain contact with the spring at
all times. Do not remove so much
preload that the collar loses contact
with the spring and allows the
spring to “float” between the upper
and lower spring collars.
NOTE: Ensure the vehicle is on
level ground, the tires are properly
inflated to 14 psi (96.5 kPa) in the
front tires and 22 psi (151.7 kPa) in
the rear tires, and there is an aver-
age operating load in the vehicle.
NOTE: Before attempting to adjust
suspension, clean dirt and debris
from the sleeve and remove load from
the suspension by using a jack to lift
the frame and allow the shock to fully
extend. Loosen each preload lock
adjustment ring; then use an appro-
priate spanner wrench to adjust the
preload adjustment ring to the
desired position.
! WARNING
Never check the coolant level when
the engine is hot or the cooling sys-
tem is under pressure.
CAUTION
After operating the vehicle for the ini-
tial 5-10 minutes, stop the engine,
allow the engine to cool down, and
check the coolant level. Add coolant
as necessary.
! WARNING
Always ensure the vehicle is adjusted
to the specified ride height. Failure to
do so can result in adverse changes
to the vehicle’s ride and handling,
which could cause accidents or over-
turns.
