Yamaha VX600ERG Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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Rear suspension full rate adjustment
The total suspension spring rate and damping character-
istics can be adjusted by changing the installed position
of the shock absorber.
WARNING
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Be sure to have a Yamaha dealer make this adjust-
ment.
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CD-07E
NOTE:
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Be sure to make this adjustment when there is no load
(rider or cargo) on the snowmobile.
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1. Loosen the full rate adjusting nut
1
1/2 or 3/4 turn,
while holding the adjusting bolt
2
securely with a
wrench so it does not move.
CAUTION
:
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Never allow the adjusting bolt 2 to move while loos-
ening the nut.
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2. Turn the adjusting bolt
2
to the desired position.
CAUTION
:
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Make sure that the adjusting bolt ends are set at the
same position on each side.
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3. While holding the adjusting bolt securely, tighten the
full rate adjusting nut
1
.
CAUTION
:
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Never allow the adjusting bolt to move while tighten-
ing the nut.
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Installation position C B A
Spring rate and
damping
Hard Medium Soft
Standard B
Full rate adjusting nut tightening torque:
49 Nm (4.9 m·kgf, 35.4 ft·lb)
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