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ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS/
CHECKING THE TIRES
EBS00112
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBERS
WARNING
_
Always adjust the spring load for both rear
shock absorber spring preload to the same
setting. Uneven adjustment can cause poor
handling and loss of stability.
1. Adjust:
• spring preload
Turn the adjuster
1
in direction
a
or
b
.
Direction
a
Spring preload is
increased (suspension
is harder).
Direction
b
Spring preload is
decreased (suspension
is softer).
Standard position: 2
Minimum position: 1
Maximum position: 5
1
2
3
4
5
1
a
b
EBS00115
CHECKING THE TIRES
WARNING
_
This model is equipped with low pressure
tires. It is important that they be inflated
correctly and maintained at the proper
pressures.
• TIRE CHARACTERISTICS
1) Tire characteristics influence the han-
dling of ATVs. The tires listed below
have been approved by Yamaha Motor
Co., Ltd. for this model. If other tire com-
binations are used, they can adversely
affect your vehicle’s handling character-
istics and are therefore not recom-
mended.
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