Suspension - Cannondale ATV Owner's Manual

SUSPENSION

The front and rear suspension systems are pre-set at
the factory with settings developed for an average rider
(weight & skill). Choosing individual settings will depend on
your skill level, weight, and riding style (preferences). The
adjustability of the suspension system varies with the type
of shock installed.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Unevenly adjusted front shocks
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Uneven adjustment will result in poor handling and/
or loss of vehicle stability. You can lose control of
the ATV and suffer severe injury or death in a
resulting accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always adjust both front shock absorber spring pre-
load and compression and rebound settings to the
same setting.
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CAUTION
Before you adjust the front or rear shock, be sure
to consult the model specification section of this
manual for the suspension components installed
and the applicable settings and service limits. See
"2002 Model Specifications" starting on page 161.
Do not turn the adjusters beyond the fully closed
position (fully seated). Using too much force when
closing the adjusters will destroy important sealing
surfaces.
Adjustment Tips
• When making adjustments, make them one at a
time and in small steps.
• The external adjusters have a normal right-hand
thread. As you turn the external adjusters, you will
hear them click. Each click identifies a setting.
• To avoid turning the adjuster in the wrong
direction, always fully close the adjuster (turn it
clockwise until it seats), then turn it
counterclockwise the required number of clicks
until the desired setting is reached.
• Click position 0 (zero) is when the adjusters are
turned clockwise until they are fully closed (i.e.,