Owner`s manual

Control functions
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2. Lift the front of the snowmobile onto a
suitable stand to raise the skis off the
ground.
3. Remove the air valve cap from the shock
absorber.
4. Install the hose connector of the shock
absorber pump onto the air valve of the
shock absorber and tighten it approxi-
mately six turns until the pressure regis-
ters on the pump gauge. NOTICE: Do
not overtighten the connector onto
the air valve as this will damage the
connector seal.
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If the shock absorber has no air pressure, the
gauge reading will be zero.
5. To increase the air pressure, operate the
pump a few times. The pressure should
increase slowly. If the pressure increases
rapidly, check to make sure that the
pump is properly connected and tight-
ened onto the air valve. To decrease the
air pressure, push the black bleed valve
button. NOTICE: Do not exceed 1034
kPa (10.3 kgf/cm², 150 psi).
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To allow pressure to escape from the pump
and the shock absorber, push the button half-
way down and hold it. To allow only a small
amount of pressure to escape, push the but-
ton all the way down and quickly release it.
6. Remove the hose connector from the air
valve.
1. Air valve cap
1. Hose connector
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1. Bleed valve button
Air pressure range:
345 kPa (3.4 kgf/cm², 50 psi) to 1034
kPa (10.3 kgf/cm², 150 psi)
Recommended air pressure:
621 kPa (6.2 kgf/cm², 90 psi)
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