General Maintenance - Elka suspension Manuel De L'utilisateur

7. Maintenance: CLEANING PROCEDURES
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE:

A well-maintained shock absorber will last longer and perform
better. The best way to protect your shock absorbers from the
elements is to use Elka Suspension shock absorber covers.
For cleaning, use a gentle detergent and pay particular
attention to areas where debris can become lodged.
Do not use any abrasive cleaning products.
Maintenance frequency may vary depending on the number
of hours the vehicle is driven and the conditions under which
it is ridden. Heat, violent impacts, dust, mud and adjustment
settings are all factors that need to be taken into consider-
ation in determining the frequency of basic maintenance and
oil changes.
HOW TO CLEAN YOUR SHOCK ABSORBERS:
1) DO NOT USE COMPRESSED AIR WHEN CLEANING THE
SEAL HEAD AS THIS CAN DAMAGE THE SEALS.
2) Clean the threads under the preload ring using a soft
brush.
3) Clean around the rebound adjustment knob so that no
foreign particles damage the adjustment mechanism.
4) Remove the compression adjustment knob by unscrewing
the Allen type setscrew and pulling on the knob carefully
then clean delicately.
5) Use compressed air to clean beneath the bottom out
bumper.
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