User manual CANNONDALE ATV OHLINS SHOCK

[. . . ] Consequently, although these instructions include the most up-to-date information available at the time of printing, there may be minor differences between your suspension and this manual. Please consult your Öhlins dealer if you have any questions with regard to the contents of the manual. © Öhlins Racing AB. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Öhlins Racing AB is prohibited. 2 Shock absorber position Gas Oil Oil Gas Separating piston Oil Gas and oil Oil Shock absorber piston 1 2 3 4 1. [. . . ] SPRING PRELOAD is when you adjust the spring to match your body weight and weight of your equipment. COMPRESSION DAMPING controls how fast the shock absorber compresses when you hit a bump. REBOUND DAMPING controls how fast the shock absorber returns to its normal position after it has been compressed. As an ATV has a rear axle without differential it is forced to turn mostly by sliding (Fig. 10). The rear end must be able to easily break loose to slide and the front wheels must not have too sharp turning radius, as this could cause the ATV to flip over. The tires are also a very important factor to the ATV's road holding capabilities. Pattern, sidewall flexibility and air pressure affects these characteristics. Changing the dimensions of A-arms, swing arm and linkage will also affect the vehicle's abilities. To complicate the situation, the technique and skill of the driver will affect the perfomance of the machine. However, good understanding of suspension design and function will give you the best chance to take advantage of the adjustment possibilities. This is why we only give basic and simple advice on how to set the dampers/shock absorber. The Öhlins shock absorber will give you all possibilities for fine adjustment to fit you personal desire. WARNING! 1. Soft versus hard tires can completely alter the road holding abilities. Every change in suspension geometry, i e change of a-arms etc, must be followed by new settings of the shock absorbers. Measuring of ride height sag A B A B Preload Adjustment Setting the spring preload, adjusting procedures: By turning the rings on the shock absorber body you can adjust the springs tension to suit your weight. To make this adjustment properly you must measure the ride height sag (Fig. 11). With the wheels off the ground, measure the distance from the top center of the rear axle to a point straight above it on the frame of the ATV. Sit on the seat with your feet on the pegs in correct riding position. The difference between the first and the second measurement ride height sag (A-B). Adjust your spring preload so that your ride height sag is within the limits below or are according to the recommended settings in your Mounting instructions. Front end Use the same procedure to measure the sag for the front end. Adjust the spring preload to recommended settings. WARNING! Preload on the spring/springs is very important, because it affects the height of the vehicle and the wheel angles. [. . . ] P De Carbon type of shock absorber with external "piggy back" reservoir. H De Carbon type of shock absorber with hose mounted external reservoir. Q Progressive damping shock absorber with two pistons. Compression Adjustment features C Adjustable compression damping. Adjuster wheel on the reservoir. Steering dampers Road & Track Front fork springs Road & Track, MX & Enduro Rebound R Adjustable rebound damping. [. . . ]