Yamaha 1998 FZS600 5DM1-AE1, Service Manual

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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND RELAY ARM
CHAS
EB706101
HANDLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
This rear shock absorber contain highly
compressed nitrogen gas.
Before handling the rear shock absorber,
read and make sure you understand the
following information. The manufacturer
cannot be held responsible for property
damage or personal injury that may re-
sult from improper handling of the rear
shock absorber.
Do not tamper or attempt to open the
rear shock absorber.
Do not subject the rear shock absorber
to an open flame or any other source of
high heat. High heat can cause an ex-
plosion due to excessive gas pressure.
Do not deform or damage the rear
shock absorber in any way. If the rear
shock absorber, or both are damaged,
damping performance will suffer.
EB706111
DISPOSING OF A REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
a. Gas pressure must be released before
disposing of a rear shock absorber. To re-
lease the gas pressure, drill a 2
3 mm
hole through the gas cylinder at a point 15
20 mm from its end as shown 1 .
Wear eye protection to prevent eye dam-
age from released gas or metal chips.