Adjusting The Rear Shock Absorber Assemblies; Checking The Tires - Yamaha Grizzly550 User Manual

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ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLIES
The following procedure applies to both of the
rear shock absorber assemblies.
EWA14930
WARNING
Always adjust the spring preload for both
rear shock absorber assemblies to the same
setting. Uneven adjustment can cause poor
handling and loss of stability.
1. Adjust:
• Spring preload
Turn the adjuster "1" in direction "a" or "b".
Ring nut wrench
90890-01268
Spanner wrench
YU-01268
Direction "a"
Spring preload is increased (suspen-
sion is harder).
Direction "b"
Spring preload is decreased (suspen-
sion is softer).
Spring preload adjusting positions
Minimum
1
Standard
3
Maximum
5
1 2
3
4
5
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CHECKING THE TIRES

The following procedure applies to all of the
tires.
EWA14940
WARNING
This model is equipped with low-pressure
tires. It is important that they be inflated cor-
rectly and maintained at the proper pres-
sures.
Tire characteristics
EWA14950
WARNING
Tire characteristics influence the handling of
vehicles. The tires listed below have been
approved by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. for this
model. If other tire combinations are used,
they can adversely affect your vehicle's han-
dling characteristics and are therefore not
recommended.
Front tire
Type
Tubeless
Size
AT25 × 8–12
Manufacturer/model
DUNLOP/KT421
Rear tire
Type
Tubeless
Size
AT25 × 10–12
Manufacturer/model
DUNLOP/KT425
Tire pressure
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WARNING
• Tire pressure below the minimum specifi-
cation could cause the tire to dislodge from
the rim under severe riding conditions.
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CHASSIS
1
b
a
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