Adjusting The Shock Absorber Spring Preload - Husqvarna TE 250 Workshop Manual

SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS

Adjusting the shock absorber spring preload

Follow the instructions below to perform the operation:
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1. First turn the fastening rear pin (1) anticlockwise, then remove the saddle,
loosen the screws (2) and remove the right side panel (3).
2. TC-TE-TXC-SMR: Clean the ring nut (4) and the adjusting ring nut (5) of the
spring (6).
2. SMR 450-R: Clean the adjusting ring nut (5) of the spring (6).
3. TC-TE-TXC-SMR: Loosen the check ring nut with a hook wrench or with an
aluminium punch.
3. SMR 450-R: Loosen the screw (a) of the ring nut (5) with a 4 mm T-wrench.
4. Turn the adjusting ring nut as required.
5. TC-TE-TXC-SMR: after adjusting according to the weight or riding style of the
rider, tighten the check ring nut (tightening torque 5 Kgm).
5. SMR 450-R: after adjusting according to the weight or riding style of the rider,
tighten the screw
6. Mount the right side panel and the saddle.
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: Be careful not to touch the hot exhaust pipe while adjusting the shock
absorber.
The standard length of the preloaded spring is as follows:
TE: 243,5÷246,5 mm
SMR: 236,5÷239,5 mm
TC-TXC: 245,5÷248,5 mm
TC-TE-TXC-SMR
5
4
6
SMR 450-R
a
5
6
D.28 Part. N. 8000 B0148 (02-2008)