Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 07235-01A5L.p65 Ohlins
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2 Safety signals Important information concerning safety is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: The Safety alert symbol means: Caution! Y our safety is involved. W ARNING! Failure to follow warning instructions could result in severe or fatal injury to anyone working with, inspecting or using the suspension, or to bystanders.
3 Design Most of Öhlins suspensions are of the De Carbon type. The fluid is put under gas pressur e and the gas and the fluid are kept apart by a separating piston. The separating piston is often fitted in a separate fluid reservoir , connected by hose (Fig.
4 Rebound damping When the spring presses the shock absorber out again, the fluid flows back through the needle valve in the piston rod. The fluid flowing into the chamber is forced by the pr essure of the gas back into the shock absorber via a separate non return valve.
5 Therefor e it is extremely har d to recommend specific settings. The best recommendation is to proceed by trial and err or . However , good understanding of suspension design and function will give you the best chance to take advantage of the adjustment possibilities.
6 Pr eload Adjustment Setting the spring pr eload, adjusting procedur es: By turning the rings on the shock absorber body you can adjust the springs tension to suit your weight. Hold the upper ring and adjust the lower one to the desired position. Then lock with the upper ring.
7 Setting the damping The adjusting possibilities of the advanced Öhlins shock absorbers facilitate fine setting. Y ou can optimize adjustments to suit your own vehicles weight and equipment, your individual way of driving and the condition of the road.
8 Start with the rebound damping (Fig.14) If the vehicle feels unstable, loose and rather bouncy then the r ebound damping should be increased. Begin by turning the adjusting knob 4 steps (clicks) clockwise, accor ding to page 7. T est run again and adjust two steps back if it feels too har d and bumpy .
9 Inspection and maintenance Clean the shock absorbers externally with a soft detergent . Use compr essed air . Be car eful that all dirt and debris is removed. Lift the bump rubber and clean the area below (Fig.16). Keep the shock absorbers clean and always spray them with oil (QS 14, WD40 or CRC 5-56 or similar) after washing the vehicle.
10 46HR 46HRC 46HRCS 46HRCL 46HRCLS 46PRCW 46PRC 46PRCL 46PRCLB 46PRCS 46PRCS 46PRCLS 46PRCLS 46PRCQ Vertical Horizontal Vertical Horizontal 46ER/DR 46ERS/DRS 46DRLS Pr oduct guide New! 36E 36D 36K 36.
11 Shock absorber type 36, 46 Piston diameter in mm. E Emulsion type of shock absorber . D De Carbon type of shock absorber with internal res- ervoir in the main body . P De Carbon type of shock absorber with external ”piggy back” reservoir . H De Carbon type of shock absorber with hose mounted external reservoir .
12 Notes 07235-01, Issued 01 06 21. 600 ex. Öhlins Racing AB, Box 722, S-194 27 Upplands Väsby , Sweden. Phone +46 8 590 025 00, fax +46 8 590 025 80.
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