Adjusting The Shock Absorber Spring Preload - Husqvarna TC - TE 449 2013 I.E. Manual

ADJUSTING THE SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING PRELOAD

- Turn pin (1) counter clockwise and remove saddle
from central retaining screw;
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- remove right-hand side panel (2) by loosening the
five screws (3) using an 8 mm wrench;
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- Clean spring (6) lock ring nut (4), and adjuster ring
nut (5).
- Loosen lock ring nut using a hook wrench or an alu-
minium drift.
- Turn adjuster ring nut until reaching the desired position.
- After having adjusted the suspension based on your
weight and riding style, tighten lock ring nut (tighten-
ing torque 10 Nm; 1 Kgm; 7.38 ft-lb).
- Refit the right-hand side panel and the saddle.
WARNING*: Be careful not to touch hot
exhaust pipe while adjusting the shock
absorber.
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SPECIFICATIONS - OPERATION - MAINTENANCE
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