2002 Yamaha Motorsports VK 540 lll Owners Manual - Page 58
2002 Yamaha Motorsports VK 540 lll Manual
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ESU00197 FULL RATE ADJUSTER The total suspension spring rate and damping characteristics can be adjusted by changing the installed position of the shock-absorber assembly. WARNING Be sure this adjustment is made by a Yamaha dealer. Installation position Spring rate and damping Standard C Hard B Medium A A Soft NOTE: Be sure to make this adjustment when there is no load (rider or cargo) on the snowmobile. 1. Loosen the nut 1 1/2 or 3/4 turns, while holding the adjusting bolt 2 securely with a wrench so it does not move. 820-102 CAUTION: Never allow the adjusting bolt 2 to move while loosening the nut. 2. Turn the adjusting bolt 2 to the desired position. 820-088 CAUTION: Be sure the adjusting bolt ends are set at the same position on each side. 3. While holding the adjusting bolt securely, tighten the nut 1. 820-087 Nut tightening torque: 49 Nm (4.9 m·kg, 35.4 ft·lb) CAUTION: Never allow the adjusting bolt to move while tightening the nut. 8-17