User manual CANNONDALE ATV FOX PODIUM SHOCK

[. . . ] Contact Information FOX Racing Shox 130 Hangar Way Watsonville, CA 95076 E-mail: service@foxracingshox. com Phone: 831. 768. 1100 North America: 800. 369. 7469 Fax: 831. 738. 9342 Website: www. foxracingshox. com Business Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM, Pacific Time Service / Warranty 1. Contact FOX Racing Shox at 800. FOX-SHOX (800-369-7469) to obtain a Return Authorization Number (RAN) and shipping instructions. Satisfactory proof of purchase receipt is required for warranty consideration. Mark the Return Authorization Number (RAN) and the Return Address on the outside of the box. [. . . ] RIDING A MOTOR VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS AND CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. · · · · Maintain your vehicle and your suspension. Tread lightly. Removal & Installation The method for removing and installing your FOX Racing Shox is different for every vehicle. Refer to your vehicle's service manual for complete instructions. Recommended Service Intervals Your FOX Racing Shox will perform the best if serviced at regular intervals: Every Ride Every 100 hours Every 500 hours or Annually Wash and dry your vehicle and suspension. Change shock oil and seals. 4 Inspection & Maintenance Guidelines Cleaning: When cleaning your shock absorbers, avoid using harsh detergents or chemicals. If using a pressure washer to clean your vehicle, avoid pointing the nozzle directly at the shaft seals, as this could lead to damage. Be sure to lift the bottom out bumper slightly, and clean the area underneath it. Inspection: When inspecting your shock absorbers, the following areas should be closely checked: - Check piston shaft seals for signs of leakage. - Check external components (body tube, shaft, reservoir, etc. ) closely for signs of damage. - Inspect the shock mounting hardware for excessive wear, and make sure the fasteners are torqued to the proper specifications. Regular inspection and maintenance of your FOX Racing Shox will lead to improved long term performance. If you require further service, contact FOX Racing Shox or your authorized dealer for assistance. Basic Shock Terminology Compression Damping: Rebound Damping: Preload: Spring Rate: Ride Height: The resistance to compression created by the internal components of the shock. The resistance to extension created by the internal components of the shock. The difference between ride height with suspension fully extended, and ride height when suspension is compressed by riders weight while sitting in a normal riding position. The amount the shock compresses with the rider sitting on the vehicle in a normal riding position. Ride Height Sag: Shock Sag: 5 Podium Comp Rear: 6 Podium Comp Front: 7 General Set-up Guidelines FOX Racing Shox offers several different variations of Podium shock absorbers. Each has different external adjustments available to modify the characteristics of the shock absorber to suit different riding conditions and rider weights. All FOX Podium Shox can also be re- valved internally if the external adjustments do not offer a wide enough range for a given riding condition. FOX Racing Shox recommends that an authorized dealer handle all re-valving and rebuilding of your Podium shocks. Podium Comp: The external adjustment available on the Podium Comp line of shock absorbers is limited to Spring Preload. [. . . ] On shocks with spring preload lock collars, you will first need to loosen the lock collar before adjusting the preload. Be sure to retighten the lock collar after any adjustment has been made. The procedure for setting the front ride height is the same as for the rear, except you will need to adjust both sides at the same time. Make sure the amount of sag measures the same on both sides of the vehicle. [. . . ]