User manual CANNONDALE ATV OHLINS SHOCK

[. . . ] V Cannondale P/N 951-6001126 Safety signals Important information concerning safety is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: Introduction All of Öhlins advanced suspension products are adepted to the brand and model. This means that length, travel springaction and damping characteristics, are tested individually just for the vehicle that you have decided to fit with Öhlins suspension. WARNING! 1. Installing a shock absorber, that is not approved by the vehicle manufacturer, may affect the stability of your vehicle. Öhlins Racing AB cannot be held responsible for any personal injury or damage whatsoever that may occur after fitting the shock absorber. [. . . ] REBOUND DAMPING controls how fast the shock absorber returns to its normal position after it has been compressed. As an ATV has a rear axle without differential it is forced to turn mostly by sliding (Fig. 10). Therefore excessively good road holding capabilities is undesirable. The rear end must be able to easily break loose to slide and the front wheels must not have too sharp turning radius, as this could cause the ATV to flip over. The tires are also a very important factor to the ATV's road holding capabilities. Pattern, sidewall flexibility and air pressure affects these characteristics. Changing the dimensions of A-arms, swing arm and linkage will also affect the vehicle's abilities. Because of this it is vital that the suspension is adjustable. Any change of components will demand different settings. To complicate the situation, the technique and skill of the driver will affect the perfomance of the machine. Therefore it is extremely hard to recommend specific settings. The best recommendation is to proceed by trial and error. However, good understanding of suspension design and function will give you the best chance to take advantage of the adjustment possibilities. This is why we only give basic and simple advice on how to set the dampers/shock absorber. Read the manual carefully and start your work. The Öhlins shock absorber will give you all possibilities for fine adjustment to fit you personal desire. WARNING! 1. ATVs are extremly depending on which kind of tires are beeing used. Soft versus hard tires can completely alter the road holding abilities. The suspension must be tuned in after each change of tires. Every change in suspension geometry, i e change of a-arms etc, must be followed by new settings of the shock absorbers. Measuring of ride height sag A B A B Preload Adjustment Setting the spring preload, adjusting procedures: By turning the rings on the shock absorber body you can adjust the springs tension to suit your weight. Hold the upper ring and adjust the lower one to the desired position. [. . . ] Fastening to the vehicle Preventive maintenance and regular inspection reduces the risk of functional disturbance. If there is any need for additional service, please get in touch with an authorised Öhlins service workshop. There they have the necessary tools and knowhow for whatever you need. Recommended inspection and maintenance intervals: Normal use Race track 2 - 3 times a year Every ten hours CAUTION! Never use detergents that can damage the surfaces of the shock absorber. [. . . ]