Manitou R7 EXPERT Service Manual page 21

COMPRESSION DAMPER INSTALL
6b
*PRO MODEL* Install the open-
mode-adjust knob. Holding the
knob steady, use a 2mm hex
wrench and torque wrench to
assemble the knob screw (rotating
clockwise) and tighten to 0.5-0.7 in
lbs [4-6 N m].
For Expert, skip to step 7
*EXPERT MODEL* Install the knob
7
seal and adjuster knob. Holding
the knob steady, use a 2mm hex
wrench and torque wrench to
assemble the knob screw (rotating
clockwise) and tighten to 0.5-0.7 in
lbs [4-6 N m].
For Pro, Skip to Step 8
Tightly thread a shock pump to
8
the comp rod end fitting and fill
to desired air spring pressure,
occasionally pulling the casting
away from the CSA as air is
added. The recommended starting
pressures are shown in the charts
on the next page. Remove the
shock pump and clean the fork with
isopropyl alcohol.
Lightly pulling the casting away
from the CSA during air fill ensures
full extension of the fork and
proper air spring performance.
NOTICE
NOTICE
NOTICE
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