Adjusting The Shock Absorber Assembly - Benelli TRK 502 Bedienungsanleitung

Adjusting the shock absorber assem-
bly
Spring pre-load adjustment
The rear shock absorber is itted with an
adjustment ring nut for the pre-load of spring
and a return ring nut.
Adjust the spring pre-load as follows:
To increase the spring preload and there by
harden the suspension, turn the adjusting
ring in direction clockwise.
To decrease the spring preload and there by
soften the suspension, turn the adjusting ring
in direction counterclockwise.
At the end of the adjustment, tighten the ring
and ringnut.
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1. Return ring nut
2. Spring preload adjusting ring
Adjustment of the hydraulic brake action
in extension
It is possible to adjust the hydraulic brake de-
vice using the adjustment screw.
Turn it in direction "2" to increase the brake
action; turn it in direction "3" to reduce it.
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1. Adjusting knob.
2. Increase braking action.
3. Decrease braking action.
NOTICE
To avoid damaging the mechanism, do not
try turning over the maximum or minimum
setting.
Always have the shock absorber adjusted
by a Benelli assistance centre.
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Instrument and control functions
This shock absorber assembly contains hi-
ghly pressurized nitrogen gas. Read and
understand the following information be-
fore handling the shock absorber assem-
bly.
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WARNING
• Do not tamper with or attempt to
open the cylinder assembly.
• Do not subject the shock absorber
assembly to an open flame or other
high heat source. This may cause the
unit to explode due to excessive gas
pressure.
• Do not deform or damage the cylin-
der in any way. Cylinder damage will
result in poor damping performance.
• Do not dispose of a damaged or worn-
out shock absorber assembly your-
self. Take the shock absorber assem-
bly to a Benelli dealer for any service.
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