Adjusting The Front Shock Absorber Assemblies - Yamaha WOLVERINE YFM45FXX Owner's Manual

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Do not exceed the maximum load of 100.0 kg
(220 lb) for the ATV.
NOTE:
Drain plugs are fitted at the bottom of the storage
compartment. If any water collects in the storage
compartment, remove the drain plugs, drain the
water, and then install the drain plugs.
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1. Storage compartment drain plug
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Adjusting the front shock absorber as-
semblies
The spring preload can be adjusted to suit the rid-
er's weight and the riding conditions.
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
Turn the adjusting ring in direction (a) to increase
the spring preload and thereby harden the suspen-
sion, and in direction (b) to decrease the spring
preload and thereby soften the suspension.
1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Position indicator
NOTE:
A special wrench can be obtained at a Yamaha
dealer to make this adjustment.
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