Instrument and control functions
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EAU62550
Stora ge compartmentThe storage compartment is located
under the passenger seat. (See page
3-18.)
When storing documents or other
items in the storage compartment, be
sure to wrap them in a plastic bag so
that they will not get wet. When wash-
ing the vehicle, be careful not to let any
water enter the storage compartment.
WARNING
EWA15401
Do not exceed the maximum loa d of
160 k g (353 l b) for the vehicle.
EAU68140
A djustin g the shock a bsor ber
assem blyThis shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing ring.NOTICE
ECA10102
To avoi d d amag ing the mechanism,
d o not attempt to turn b eyond the
maximum or minimum settin gs.Adjust the spring preload as follows.
1. Remove the drive chain guard by removing the bolts and collars.
2. To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspen-
sion, turn the adjusting ring in di- rection (a). To decrease the spring
preload and thereby soften the
suspension, turn the adjusting ring
in direction (b).
Align the appropriate notch in
the adjusting ring with the po-
sition indicator on the shock
absorber.
Use the special wrench and
the extension bar included in
the owner’s tool kit to make
the adjustment.
1. Storage compartment
1
1. Drive chain guard
2. Bolt and collar
2
1
1. Extension bar
2. Special wrench
3. Spring preload adjusting ring
4. Position indicator
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(b)
(a)
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