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5. To increase the air pressure, operate the
pump a few times. The pressure should
increase slowly. If the pressure increases
rapidly, check to make sure that the
pump is properly connected and tight-
ened onto the air valve. To decrease the
air pressure, push the black bleed valve
button.
NOTE:
To allow pressure to escape from the pump
and the shock absorber, push the button half-
way down and hold it. To allow only a small
amount of pressure to escape, push the but-
ton all the way down and quickly release it.
6. Remove the hose connector from the air
valve.
NOTE:
When removing the connector, the sound of
air escaping may be heard, but this is from the
pump hose, not the shock absorber.
CAUTION:
ECS00730
Do not exceed 1,034 kPa (10.3 kgf/cm², 150
psi).
7. Install the air valve cap.
NOTE:
If the front suspension bottoms too easily or
rolls too much during cornering, increase the
air pressure by 34 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm², 5 psi). If
the suspension is too firm and you want a
more compliant ride, decrease the air pres-
sure by 34 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm², 5 psi).
ESU10921
Adjusting the ski damping force
(PZ50GT)
CAUTION:
ECS00260
The damping forces for the left and right
ski shock absorbers must be adjusted to
the same settings. Uneven settings can
cause poor handling and loss of stability.
Compression damping force
The compression damping force of each ski
shock absorber can be adjusted by turning
the compression damping force adjusting
knob.
To increase the compression damping force,
turn the adjusting knob in direction (a). To de-
crease the compression damping force, turn
the adjusting knob in direction (b).
1. Bleed valve button
Air pressure range:
345 kPa (3.4 kgf/cm², 50 psi) to 1,034
kPa (10.3 kgf/cm², 150 psi)
Recommended air pressure:
483 kPa (4.8 kgf/cm², 70 psi)
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