Shock Absorber Spring Preload Adjustment (Smr) - Husqvarna TC449 Workshop Manual

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SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS

Shock absorber spring preload adjustment (SMR)

Proceed as follows:
1. Remove the saddle and right-hand side panel, as described in the relevant
paragraph.
2. Clean lock ring nut (1) and adjuster ring nut (2) of the spring (3).
3. Either with a hook wrench or an aluminium punch, loosen the lock ring
nut.
4. Turn the adjuster ring nut as required.
5. Adjust preload to suit your weight or riding style and tighten the lock ring nut
firmly (tightening torque 10 Nm - 1 Kgm - 7.38 ft-lb).
6. Refit the right-hand side panel and the saddle.
Be careful not to touch hot exhaust pipe while adjusting the shock absorb-
er.
A = SPRING IN ITS SEAT
B = CENTRE DISTANCE
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