MZ034
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I. USE OF THIS MANUAL
GENERAL WARNINGS
WARNING!
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions could result in failure of the
product, an accident, personal injury or
death.
• Carefully read, understand and follow the
instructions given in this manual. It is an
essential part of the product. Keep it in a safe
place for future reference
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• Please be advised that suspension system
installation, service and repair tasks require
specialized knowledge, tools and experience.
General mechanical aptitude may not be
sufficient to properly install, service or repair
your suspension system. If you have any
doubt whatsoever regarding your ability to
properly service or repair your suspension
system, please have your suspension system
installed and/or serviced by an authorized
Marzocchi Service Center. Improper
installation, service or repair can result in an
accident, resulting in personal injury or death.
• Failure to follow warnings and instructions
provided in this manual could result in failure
of the product, resulting in an accident,
personal injury or death.
• Please note that throughout this manual,
reference is made that “an accident” could
occur. Any accident could result in loss of
bicycle control, damage to your bicycle or its
components, and more importantly, cause you
or a bystander to sustain severe personal
injury or death.
• This manual does not explain how to
assemble or disassemble the fork from the
bicycle, the wheel, the steering set, or any
other component directly or indirectly
associated with the fork that is not actual a
part of the fork.
WARNING!
Descriptions preceded by this symbol
contain information, instructions, or
procedures, which, if not followed, can result
in damage or malfunction of the fork,
damage to the environment, an accident,
personal injury or death.
REMEMBER
Descriptions preceded by this symbol contain
information, or procedures recommended by
MARZOCCHI for optimum use of the fork.
• If you have any questions regarding the care,
maintenance or use of your suspension
system, please contact your nearest
Marzocchi service center directly. A list of
service centers can be found at the end of this
manual or on the Internet at
www.marzocchi.com
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• The user of this Marzocchi product expressly
recognizes and agrees that there are risks
inherent in motorcycle riding, including but not
limited to the risk that a component of your
suspension system can fail, resulting in an
accident, personal injury or death. By his/her
purchase and use of this Marzocchi product,
the user expressly, voluntarily and knowingly
accepts and assumes these risks, including
but not limited to the risk of passive or active
negligence of Marzocchi or hidden, latent or
obvious defects in the product, and agrees to
hold Marzocchi, its distributors and retailers
harmless to the fullest extent permitted by law
against any resulting damages.
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Marzocchi reserves the right, in its sole
discretion, to make changes to the product at
any time and without prior notice.
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GENERAL SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Marzocchi Suspension Systems are designed
for different riding styles. Some are designed to
only absorb the shocks of an uneven road
surface in order to give the rider more control
over his bicycle. Others are designed for other
purposes. You must select and use the correct
suspension system for your style of riding. Read
and follow the “Intended Use Instructions” in this