Steering Assembly; Throttle Lever/Switch Assembly Diagram - Arctic Cat Cougar Service Manual

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31. Lubricate the 0-ring (28, Figure 24) lightly
with oil before installing the valve (29, Figure
24). Tighten the valve securely.
NOTE
The system should be filled with dry ni-
trogen gas. Do not attempt to fill the
shock with air.
32. Insert the inflation needle (part No. 0644-
158) or equivalent into the valve, open the fill
valve, then slowly increase the regulated pres-
sure to 200 psi.
33. When filled, close the filler valve, remove
the inflation needle and reduce the regulated
pressure to zero. Install and tighten the screw
(29, Figure 24).
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34. Test operation of the assembled shock as
follows:
a. Compress the shock fully.
b. If spongy spots are felt while compressing,
it indicates air in the oil. Disassemble and
fill with oil that does not contain any air
bubbles.
c. When released, the shock absorber rod
should extend fully. Failure to extend indi-
cates binding or pressure leakage.
d. Submerge the shock in water to check for
nitrogen leaks.
STEERING ASSEMBLY
This section describes service to the handle-
bar, steering column, drag link and tie rods.
THROTTLE LEVER/SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1. Handlebar
2. Housing
3. Screw
4. Seal
5. Washer
6. E-clip
7. Grip
8. Pin
9. Throttle lever