Yamaha VX700F Manuel D'atelier page 162

REAR SUSPENSION
Rear suspension-full rate
1. Adjust:
•
Full rate adjuster
Adjustment steps:
Installation
position
Spring rate
and damping
SCH2920
Standard
NOTE:
Be sure to make this adjustment when there is no load
(rider or cargo) on the snowmobile.
•
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.
SCH2925
CAUTION:
Never allow the adjusting bolt 2 to move while
loosening the nut.
•
Turn the adjusting bolt 2 to the desired position.
CAUTION:
Be sure the adjusting bolt ends are set at the
same position on each side.
•
SCH2930
While holding the adjusting bolt securely, tighten
the nut 1.
Nut (shock absorber) 1:
CAUTION:
Never allow the adjusting bolt to move while
tightening the nut.
•
This model has a "Easy adjust" system for the Full
rate adjuster. The bolt has teeth on it. So when the
bolt is turned, it rides up and down the bracket.
NOTE:
•
The nut has to be loosen first, while the bolt is held
in place with a wrench.
•
Then the bolt can be turned to adjust the shock
position up or down.
•
If the bolt is turned with the nut tight, it is possible
to strip the teeth off the bolt.
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INSP
ADJ
A B
Soft Medium
B
49 Nm (4.9 m · kg, 35 ft · lb)
C
Hard