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REAR SUSPENSION
INSP
ADJ
A
B
CAUTION:
NOTE:
a
A
B
ESS00100
REAR SUSPENSION
ESS00101
Stopper band
1. Adjust:
Stopper band tension
Make sure the left and right sides of the rear
suspension stopper band are adjusted
evenly.
This adjustment affects the handling character-
istics of the machine.
Adjustment steps:
Loosen the locknut 1 .
Turn the adjusting nut 2 in or out to adjust the
stopper band tension.
Adjuster
thread
length 25
±
0.5 mm (0.98
±
0.02 in)
Longer Shorter
(Maximum) (Minimum)
Effects More weight Less weight
on skis; less on skis; more
weight weight
transfer transfer
Tighten the locknut.
Locknut:
16 Nm (1.6 m kg, 11 ft lb)
ESS00102
Spring preload
1. Adjust:
Spring preload
Adjustment steps:
Turn the adjusting ring to the proper position.
Spring adjuster
position
1 2 3 4 5
Preload Softer Harder
Front Standard 3
Spring adjuster
position
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Preload Softer Harder
Rear Standard 4