Permobil Street Service Manual page 15

Shock absorbers
Pos.
1 Shock absorber, DNM DV-6 / 350 LBS / IN
2 Bolt, ISO 4762 M6x40 8.8 Fe/Zn 5 C1
3 Bolt, ISO 4762 M6x50 8.8 Fe/Zn 5 C1
4 Washer, 6 Fe/Zn 5 C1 (SRB 6.4x14x1.5)
5 Nut, DIN 985 M6 fzb
Adjustment of the KS230 Shock absorber
Before a new shock absorber is fitted, its spring force shall be adjusted to the correct value; see figure.
The spring force can be adjusted for various passenger weights with the adjusting nut. Increase the
adjustment distance for harder suspension; reduce the adjustment distance for softer suspension.
NOTE
Make sure the same model of shock absorber is fitted on both
sides of the chassis.
Description
Adjustment nut
Adjustment of the KS230 shock absorber springs.
Shock absorber attachment to chassis.
Adjustment of KS230 shock absorber springs
Passenger weights
0 - 155 Ib
155 - 220 Ib. 1 3/16 - 1 19/64 inch
220 - 264 Ib. 1 19/64 - 1 3/8 inch
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Shock absorbers
4
2
1
4
3
5
4
1
4
2
Setting
Setting, Front Setting, Rear
1 3/16 inch 1 3/16 inch
1 3/16 inch
1 3/16 inch