Yamaha YZF-R6 99, Service Manual

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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
CHAS
WARNING
WARNING
EAS00687
HANDLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
AND GAS CYLINDER
This rear shock absorber and gas cylinder
contain highly compressed nitrogen gas.
Before handling the rear shock absorber or
gas cylinder, read and make sure you under-
stand the following information. The
manufacturer cannot be held responsible
for property damage or personal injury that
may result from improper handling of the
rear shock absorber and gas cylinder.
Do not tamper or attempt to open the rear
shock absorber or gas cylinder.
Do not subject the rear shock absorber or
gas cylinder to an open flame or any other
source of high heat. High heat can cause
an explosion due to excessive gas pres-
sure.
Do not deform or damage the rear shock
absorber or gas cylinder in any way. If the
rear shock absorber, gas cylinder or both
are damaged, damping performance will
suffer.
EAS00689
DISPOSING OF A REAR SHOCK ABSORB-
ER AND GAS CYLINDER
Gas pressure must be released before dispos-
ing of a rear shock absorber and gas cylinder.
To release the gas pressure, press on the gas
valve needle with a suitable tool as shown, until
all of the gas is released (the hissing has
stopped).
Wear eye protection to prevent eye damage
from released gas or metal chips.