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Öhlins Racing AB, Box 722, S-194 27 Upplands Väsby, Sweden.
Phone +46 8 590 025 00. Fax +46 8 590 025 80.
www.ohlins.com
PB 500, issued 2006 02 14
Mounting Instructions
Öhlins shock absorber kit PB 500
for Polaris Fusion - front
© Öhlins Racing AB. All rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the
written permission of Öhlins Racing AB is prohibited. Printed in Sweden.
Kit Contents
Before installing the shock absorber, please
check the contents of the kit. If anything is
missing, please contact your Öhlins dealer.
Part number
Shock absorber 36PRX PB500 (1 pair)
C-spanner 00710-01 (1)
Öhlins Sticker 00197-01 (2)
Memo Notes Sticker 01180-01 (1)
Öhlins Owners Manual (1)
Before Installing
Öhlins Racing AB cannot be held responsible
for any damage to shock absorber or vehicle,
or injury to persons, if the instructions for fi tting
and main tenance are not followed exactly.
Similarly, the warranty will become null and
void if the instructions are not adhered to.
Öhlins products are subject to continuous
improvement and development. Conse-
quently, although these instructions include
the most up-to-date information available
at the time of printing, there may be minor
differences between your shock absorber
and this manual. Please consult your Öhlins
dealer if you have any questions regarding
the contents of this manual.
Spring pre-load adjuster
Adjust by turning the adjuster rings on
the cylinder tube. Use the C-spanner
provided in this kit.
Compression damping adjuster:
Adjust by turning the knob on top of the
reservoir.
Low speed: Slotted centre screw.
High speed: Hexagon screw.
Rebound damping adjuster:
Adjust by turning the adjuster wheel on
the piston shaft above the end bracket.
Low speed
compression
adjuster
High speed
compression
adjuster
Adjustments
Shock absorber length 457 mm
Shock absorber stroke 158.5 mm
Spring rate 17.5 N/mm
Free spring length 270 mm
Spring pre-load 5 mm
Low speed comp. damping 20 clicks
High speed comp. damping 1 turn
Rebound damping adj. 20 clicks
Setup data
NOTE!
When delivered the Öhlins shock absorber is
dialed to recommended settings for the spe-
cifi c brand and make of the snowmobile. If you
have changed the setting, reset according to
the following:
The adjusters have a normal right hand thread.
Turn clockwise to fully closed. Turn counter
clockwise to open and count the clicks until you
reach the recommended number.
CAUTION!
Do not use too much force, delicate sealing sur-
faces can be damaged. Do use fi ngers only.
Read more about settings and adjustments in
your Öhlins Owner’s manual.
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