EBS00112 ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS _ Always adjust the spring load for both rear shock absorber spring preload to the same setting. Uneven adjustment can cause poor handling and loss of stability. WARNING 1. Adjust: spring preload Turn the adjuster 1 in direction a or b . 1 b a Standard position: 2 Minimum position: 1 Maximum position: 5 EBS00115 CHECKING THE TIRES WARNING _ This model is equipped with low pressure tires. It is important that they be inflated correctly and maintained at the proper pressures. TIRE CHARACTERISTICS 1) Tire characteristics influence the han- dling of ATVs. The tires listed below have been approved by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. for this model.
If other tire com- binations are used, they can adversely affect your vehicle’s handling character- istics and are therefore not recom- mended. 3 - 68 ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS/ CHECKING THE TIRES CHK ADJ 1 2 3 4 5 Direction a Spring preload is increased (suspension is harder). Direction b Spring preload is decreased (suspension is softer).