Yamaha MTN690-U Owner's Manual page 37

Rebound damping force
Turn the adjusting screw in direction (a)
to increase the rebound damping
force.
Turn the adjusting screw in direction (b)
to decrease the rebound damping
force.
To set the rebound damping force, turn
the adjuster in direction (a) until it
stops, and then count the turns in di-
rection (b).
1. Rebound damping force adjusting screw
Rebound damping setting:
Minimum (soft):
2.5 turn(s) in direction (b)
Standard:
1.5 turn(s) in direction (b)
Maximum (hard):
0 turn(s) in direction (b)
TIP
When turning the damping force ad-
juster in direction (b), it may turn be-
yond the
however such adjustments are ineffec-
tive and may damage the suspension.
WARNING
This shock absorber assembly con-
tains highly pressurized nitrogen
gas. Read and understand the fol-
lowing information before handling
the shock absorber assembly.
 Do not tamper with or attempt
(b) 1 (a)
to open the cylinder assembly.
 Do not subject the shock ab-
sorber assembly to an open
flame or other high heat source.
This may cause the unit to ex-
plode due to excessive gas
pressure.
 Do not deform or damage the
cylinder in any way. Cylinder
damage will result in poor
damping performance.
Instrument and control functions
stated specifications,
EWA10222
3-22
 Do not dispose of a damaged or
worn-out shock absorber as-
sembly yourself. Take the shock
absorber assembly to a Yamaha
dealer for any service.
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