2010 Yamaha Motorsports Phazer R-TX Owners Manual - Page 31
2010 Yamaha Motorsports Phazer R-TX Manual
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Control functions TIP The spring preload setting is determined by measuring distance A, shown in the illustration. The longer distance A is, the higher the spring preload; the shorter distance A is, the lower the spring preload. (a) (b) 1. Spring preload adjusting ring Spring preload setting: Minimum (soft): 1 Standard: 1 Maximum (hard): 5 PZ50GT 1. Loosen the locknut. 2. To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension, turn the adjusting nut in direction (a). To decrease the spring preload and thereby soften the suspension, turn the adjusting nut in direction (b). Spring preload setting*: Minimum (soft): 168.6 mm (6.64 in) Standard: 168.6 mm (6.64 in) Maximum (hard): 178.6 mm (7.03 in) * Distance A changes 1.5 mm (0.06 in) with each full turn of the adjusting nut. 3. Tighten the locknut to the specified torque. NOTICE: Always tighten the locknut against the adjusting nut, and then tighten the locknut to the specified torque. [ECS00860] Tightening torque: Locknut: 42 Nm (4.2 m·kgf, 30 ft·lbf) ESU12553 3 1 Adjusting the air pressure of the front shock absorbers (PZ50RT) EWS00730 WARNING The air pressure of the left and right shock absorbers must be adjusted to the same setting. Uneven settings can cause poor handling and loss of stability. 2 (a) (b) 1. Locknut 2. Distance A 3. Spring preload adjusting nut This snowmobile is equipped with FOX shock absorbers as standard equipment. The air pressure of the shock absorbers can be adjusted using the shock absorber pump included with your snowmobile. 25