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CHK
ADJ
ADJUSTING THE TOE-IN/CHECKING THE FRONT AND
REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS
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a. Mark both tie-rods ends.
This reference point will be needed during
adjustment.
b. Loosen the locknuts (tie-rod end)
1
of both
tie-rods.
c. The same number of turns should be given
to both the right and left tie-rods
2
until the
specified toe-in is obtained. This is to keep
the length of the rods the same.
d. Tighten the rod end locknuts of both tie-
rods.
NOTE:
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Adjust the rod ends so that A and B are equal.
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CHECKING THE FRONT AND REAR SHOCK
ABSORBERS
1. Place the machine on a level surface.
2. Check:
• damper rod
1
Bends/damage
→
Replace the front/rear
shock absorber assembly.
• oil leakage
Excessive oil leakage
→
Replace the front/
rear shock absorber assembly.
• gas cylinder
Damage/gas leaks
→
the front/rear shock
absorber assembly.
• spring
Fatigue
→
the front/rear shock absorber
assembly.
Refer to “FRONT ARMS AND FRONT
SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES” and
“REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND RELAY
ARM” in chapter 7.
3. Check:
• operation
Pump the shock absorbers up and down for
several times.
Unsmooth operation
→
Replace the front/
rear shock absorber assembly.
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE FRONT
SHOCK ABSORBERS” and “ADJUSTING
THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER”.
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Front shock absorber
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Rear shock absorber
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Locknut (rod end)
15 Nm (1.5 m · kg, 11 ft · lb)
2
1
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