Yamaha GRIZZLY 350 Owner's Manual - Sembly

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WARNING

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EBU19020

Adjusting the rear shock absorber as-

sembly 

The spring preload can be adjusted to suit the rid-

er’s weight and the riding conditions.

Adjust the spring preload as follows.

Turn the adjusting ring in direction (a) to increase

the spring preload and thereby harden the suspen-

sion, and in direction (b) to decrease the spring

preload and thereby soften the suspension.

NOTE:

A special wrench can be obtained at a Yamaha

dealer to make this adjustment.

POTENTIAL HAZARD

Improper shock absorber assembly adjust-

ment.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Uneven adjustment can cause poor handling

and loss of stability, which could lead to an

accident.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Always adjust the shock absorber assem-

blies on the left and right side to the same

setting.

1. Spring preload adjusting ring

2. Position indicator

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