8-26ESU01971Rear suspension full rate adjustmentThe total suspension spring rate and damping character-istics can be adjusted by changing the installed positionof the shock absorber.WARNING@Be sure to have a Yamaha dealer make this adjust-ment.@CD-07ENOTE:@Be sure to make this adjustment when there is no load(rider or cargo) on the snowmobile.@1. Loosen the full rate adjusting nut 1 1/2 or 3/4 turn,while holding the adjusting bolt 2 securely with awrench so it does not move.CAUTION:@Never allow the adjusting bolt 2 to move while loos-ening the nut.@2. Turn the adjusting bolt 2 to the desired position.CAUTION:@Make sure that the adjusting bolt ends are set at thesame position on each side.@3. While holding the adjusting bolt securely, tighten thefull rate adjusting nut 1.CAUTION:@Never allow the adjusting bolt to move while tighten-ing the nut.@Installation position S M HSpring rate anddamping Soft Medium HardStandard MFull rate adjusting nut tightening torque:49 Nm (4.9 m·kgf, 35.4 ft·lb)