Handling Notes; Notes On Disposal - Yamaha TW200 Service Manual

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND SWINGARM
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HANDLING NOTES
WARNING:
This shock absorber contains highly pressu-
rized nitrogen gas. Read and understand the
following information before handling the
shock absorber. The manufacturer cannot be
held responsible for property dama'ge or per-
sonal injury that may result from improper
handling.
- Do not tamper with or attempt to open the
cylinder assembly.
- Do not subject shock absorber to an open
flame or other high heat source. This may
cause the unit to explode due to excessive
gas pressure.
- Do not deform or damage the cylinder in
any way. Cylinder damage will result in
poor damping performance.
-Take care not to scratch the contact sur-
face of the piston rod with the cylinder; or
oil could leak out.
-When scrapping the shock absorber, follow
the instructions on disposal.
NOTES ON DISPOSAL
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1S-20mm
(0.6 - 0.8
in)
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6-26
Shock absorber disposal steps:
Gas pressure must be released before dispos-
ing of shock absorber. To do so, drill
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a
2 -
3 mm
(0.08 -
0.12 in) hole through the
cylinder wall at a point
15-20
mm
(0.6-0.8
in) from the bottom end of the gas chamber.
Wear eye protection to prevent eye
damage from escaping gas and/or metal
chips.