Checking The Front Shock Absorber Assemblies; Adjusting The Front Shock Absorber Assemblies - Yamaha Wolverine YX70EPNG Service Manual

Maximum loading limit
327.0 kg (721 lb)
(Total weight of operator, pas-
senger, cargo, accessories, and
tongue)
Rear carrier load limit
136.0 kg (300 lb)
Storage compartment load limit
6.4 kg (14 lb)
Trailer hitch pulling load limit
6664 N (680 kgf, 1498 lbf)
Trailer hitch vertical load limit
490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf)
1. Measure:
• Tire pressure
Out of specification → Adjust.
EWB03000
WARNING
Uneven or improper tire pressure may ad-
versely affect the handling of this vehicle
and may cause loss of control.
• Maintain proper tire pressures.
• Set tire pressures when the tires are cold.
• Tire pressures must be equal in both front
tires and equal in both rear tires.
TIP
• The tire pressure gauge "1" is included as stan-
dard equipment.
• In order to insure an accurate reading, make
sure that the gauge is clean before use.
1 1
2. Check:
• Tire surfaces
Wear/damage → Replace.
Wear limit (front)
3.0 mm (0.12 in)
Wear limit (rear)
3.0 mm (0.12 in)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
EWB03100
WARNING
It is dangerous to ride with a worn-out tire.
When the tire tread reaches the wear limit, re-
place the tire immediately.
a. Wear limit
EBS30059
CHECKING THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLIES
The following procedure applies to both of the
front shock absorber assemblies.
1. Place the vehicle on a level place.
2. Check:
• Front shock absorber assembly
Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES" on page 4-57.
3. Check:
• Operation
Pump the front shock absorber assembly up
and down several times.
Unsmooth operation → Replace front shock
absorber assembly.
Refer to "FRONT ARMS AND FRONT
SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES" on
page 4-55.
EBS30430
ADJUSTING THE FRONT SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES
The following procedure applies to both of the
front shock absorber assemblies.
EWB03600
WARNING
Always adjust the spring preload, rebound
damping force and compression damping
force of both front shock absorbers to the
same setting. Uneven adjustment can result
in poor handling and loss of stability.
1. Adjust:
• Spring preload
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