CHAS
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EAS00687
HANDLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
AND GAS CYLINDER
WARNING
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
understand 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
ABSORBER AND GAS CYLINDER
1. Gas pressure must be released before dis-
posing of a rear shock absorber and gas
cylinder. Before disposing the rear shock
absorber, be sure to extract the nitrogen
gas from valve
.
WARNING
Wear eye protection to prevent eye damage
from released gas or metal chips.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY