Cannondale S440 - Manual (Page 76)

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WARNING Indicates a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
should start from O every time you adjust.
• When counting clicks (making an adjustment),
slowly turn the adjuster counter clockwise until
the total setting is reached.
• Make adjustments in 1 click increments and test
ride after each change.
• When you think you have made an
improvement, go back to what you started with
and double check to be sure an improvement
was made. Also, pay attention to changes in
conditions (e.g., tires, air temperature).
• If you become confused or lose track of the
current adjustment setting, return to the
standard setting and start over.
NOTE :
The initial suspension impression (or “feel”) could
be harsh or stiff, this will change after about 1 hour
of use. Therefore, do not change the initial
suspension settings until after the vehicle has
been ridden for 1 hour.
Suspension servicing
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Worn or damaged suspension components
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Suspension components are directly “safety-
related.” You can be severely injured or killed
if you operate the vehicle with worn or dam-
aged suspension components.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Inspect and maintain the suspension sys-
tems (front/rear) on your vehicle as
described in this Owner’s Manual before
every ride. If you observe any damage, have
it inspected and repaired before riding your
vehicle. Contact an authorized Cannondale
motorsports dealer.
Have the suspension system serviced in
accordance with the maintenance schedule
in this Owner’s Manual.
Never attempt to disassemble or perform
service to the internal settings of either the
front or rear suspension systems. Only a
qualified service technician with consider-
able experience should perform any suspen-
sion service.