Formula MOD Operating Manual page 15

5) Screw the threaded ring in a CLOCKWISE
direction (figure V), following the FOR-
MULA directive: preload min. Permissible
2 mm, preload max. Allowable 5 mm.
Each turn is 1,25 mm preload.
For control the preload measure the dis-
tance between the body and the thread
ring before and after applying the preload
(the difference must be in the range writ-
ten above);
6) If necessary, put the cup containing the
end stroke bumper in correct position.
End procedure
1.7 Maintenance interval:
To guarantee and maintain the characteristics and behavior of the rear shock absorber
during normal conditions of use, FORMULA recommends following a product mainte-
nance interval.
ATTENTION: to use the rear shock absorber in extreme conditions frequent-
ly, maintenance operations must be repeated more frequently. Furthermore,
using spare parts, high pressure washing methods, solvents and lubricants that
are NOT RECOMMENDED BY FORMULA also drastically reduces the maintenance
interval and also the suspension life. FORMULA therefore RECOMMENDS ONLY
ORIGINAL spare parts and FORMULA lubricating products. FORMULA recommends
contacting a mechanic specialized in the FORMULA technical service, in agreement
with FORMULA with all the specifications for maintenance.
Here are the service intervals below, to ensure a minimum of maintenance:
Procedure
External cleaning with
water and neutral soap
and visual inspection
SAG, spring preload and
damper setting controls
full shock service
CAUTION: FORMULA strongly recommend for extreme condition of usage, as
Bikepark, DH and Freeride and in worst environmental conditions as extremely
dry, dusty or wet muddy, to perform maintenance earlier than the intervals listed
above. For more information on the types of interventions to be performed, consult
the FORMULA website.
Fig. V
Every ride
Every 30 hrs/
3 months
Every 200 hrs/
1 year
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