Yamaha pw80 - Manual (Page 30)

1. Do not tamper with or attempt to
open the cylinder assembly. Injury
may result.
2. Do not subject shock absorber to an
open flame or other high heat. This
may cause the unit to explode due to
excessive gas pressure.
3. Do not deform or damage the cylinder
in any way. Cylinder damage will
result in poor damping performance.
4. Handle it with great care, for a score
or scratch in the piston rod sliding
portion will cause oil leakage.
NOTES ON DISPOSAL
(YAMAHA DEALERS ONLY)
Gas pressure must be released before disposal
of shock absorber. To do so, drill a 2 ~ 3 mm
(0.08 ~ 0.12 in) hole ® through the cylinder
wall at a point 10 ~ 15 mm (0.4 ~ 0.6 in) (a)
above the bottom of the cylinder.
2. Remove the spring guide.
CAUTiOM;
Wear eye protection to prevent eye
damage from escaping gas and/or metal
chips.
A WARNING
To dispose of a damage or wornout shock
absorber, take the unit to your Yamaha
dealer for this disposal procedure.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING PRE­
LOAD ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove the rear shock absorber.
(Refer to page 34.)
NOTE: ______________________________
While compressing the spring, remove the
spring guide.
3. To stiffen the spring preload, install the
circlip into the groove (a). To soften the
spring preload, install the circlip into
the groove ®.
NOTE: ______________________________
Do not spread the circlip too much.
Standard installation position.
Groove (g)
4. Install the spring guide.
NOTE: _________________
While compressing the spring, install the
spring guide.
5. Install the rear shock absorber.
(Refer to page 35.)
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