Cannondale S440 - Manual (Page 81)

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Fork Rebound damping adjustment
CAUTION :
Adjust both forks to the same setting.
Rebound damping affects how quickly the fork
“rebounds” or returns to the fully extended position
after compression.
A rebound damping adjuster is located at the top
of each fork. The adjuster has 35 positions. Each
position can be identified by an audible “click” heard
when turning the adjustment screw. There are 8
clicks in each full revolution of the adjusting screw.
1. To set rebound damping to the standard setting,
turn the adjustment screw clockwise until it will
no longer turn. When the screw stops, this is the
harder position “0”.
CAUTION :
Do not force the adjuster past the stop point.
2. Turn the adjuster counter clockwise counting
each “click” until the specified standard setting
for your vehicle is achieved. Consult the Model
Specification section in this owner’s manual.
Fork Compression damping adjustment
CAUTION :
Adjust both forks to the same setting.
Compression damping affects how quickly the fork
compresses.
A compression damping adjuster is located at the
bottom of each fork. The adjuster has 27 positions.
Each position can be identified by an audible “click”
heard when turning the adjustment screw. There are
8 clicks in each full revolution of the adjustment
screw.
1. To set rebound damping to the standard setting,
turn the adjustment screw clockwise until it will
no longer turn. When the screw stops, this is the
harder position “0”.
CAUTION :
Do not force the adjuster past the stop point.
2. Turn the adjuster counter clockwise counting
each “click” until the specified standard setting
for your vehicle is achieved. Consult the Model
Specification section in this owner’s manual.
Cleaning the forks
Clean the forks after every ride.
CAUTION :
Pressure or steam washing will severely
damage the fork legs on your vehicle - resist
the temptation!
The forks, although quite sturdy, have delicate
internal components that must stay clean and
free of contaminants. You can force water, dirt
and other contaminants inside the fork tube
where damage will surely result.
1. Remove and mud or dirt from the guards.
2. Gently clean the fork externally with a light/mild
water/detergent solution.
3. Rinse the forks with clean water from an ordinary
garden hose.
4. Dry the fork with a clean shop towel and spray
with an all-purpose oil (WD-40).
5. Check externally for leaks and damage (e.g.,
1. Rebound adjuster
a b
1. Compression adjuster
a
b