04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM 43
7.20Bleeding and filling the damper
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Before working with the vacuum pump, be sure to read the operating instructions carefully.
Completely open the adjusters of the rebound and compression damping.
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– Remove the screw of the filling port.
– Install adapter on the damper.
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Tighten hand-tight only without using tools.
– Connect adapter to connector of the vacuum pump.
Vacuum pump (T1240S) ( p. 218)
– Clamp the damper with soft jaws or hold it as shown in the photo.
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Clamp the damper only lightly.
The filling port must be at the highest point.
During filling, the piston rod slides in and out - do not prevent it from mov-
ing by holding it.
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– Place the control lever as shown in the photo.
The External tank control lever is on Closed, Damper on Vacuum,
and Oil reservoir on Vacuum.
– Operate the On/Off switch .
The vacuum pump process starts.
Pressure gauge falls to the specified value.
< 0 bar
Vacuum gauge falls to the specified value.
8 mbar
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– When the vacuum gauge reaches the specified value, turn the Oil reservoir con-
trol lever to Equalize pressure.
Guideline
8 mbar
The pressure gauge rises to the specified value.
0 bar
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– When the pressure gauge reaches the specified value, turn the Damper control
lever to Pressure.
Guideline
0 bar
Oil is pumped into the damper.
The pressure gauge rises to the specified value.
3 bar
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