Mounting Instructions
Shock absorber AC721 1
C-spanner 00710-01 1
Öhlins Sticker 00192-01 2
Memo Notes Sticker 01180-01 1
Owner’s Manual 1
Mounting Instructions AC721_0 Issued 2006-09-19
ADJUSTMENTS
SHOCK ABSORBER AC721 CENTRE
for Arctic Cat Jaguar Z1, F5, F6, F8, F1000
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Before installing this product,
check the contents of the kit listed
below. If anything is missing, please
contact your nearest Öhlins dealer.
Kit Contents
Art.No Pcs.
During storage and transportation,
especially at high ambient tempera-
ture, the oil and grease used for assem-
bling may run out inside the packing
and damage the expanded polystyrene
packing material. This is not unusual and
is in no way detrimental to the product.
A
B
Spring preload
Use the C-spanner provided in this kit.
Turn the spring platform nut (A) to set the
spring preload. Lock the setting with the
lock nut (B).
Compression damping
Adjust by turning the knob on top of the
reservoir . Turn clockwise to increase
damping, turn counter clockwise to
decrease.
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NOTE!
When delivered the Öhlins shock absorb-
er is dialed to recommended settings
for the specifi c brand and make of the
vehicle. If you have changed the setting,
reset according to the Set-up data.
To reset: The adjuster has a right hand
thread. Turn the adjuster clockwise to
fully closed (pos. zero [0]). Turn coun-
ter clockwise to open and count the
clicks until you reach the recommended
number in the Set-up data.
CAUTION!
Do not use force, delicate sealing surfaces
can be damaged. Handtighten only.
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Before installing this product, read the Öhlins Owner’s Manual!
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Phone +46 8 590 025 00 Fax +46 8 590 025 80
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WITH SET-UP DATA
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1
Compress the front part of the rear suspension
so that the limiter straps are no longer tight.
A tip: put a large piece of wood under the
front part of the rear suspension to raise it and
thereby loosen the tension of the limiter straps.
2
Loosen the two lower screws of the limiter
straps.
3
Raise the rear end of the snowmobile so that
the track is off the ground. Make sure the
vehicle is securely supported so that it will
not tip over.
4
Remove the rubber covers from the idler
wheels.
5
Remove the idler wheels.
6
Remove the idler wheel mounting bracket.
7
Remove the screw holding the axle where the
original shock absorber is attached.
8
Loosen the screws at the front of the slide rails
so that you can press the rails apart.
9
Rotate the shock absorber and axle so that
the whole unit comes out. Remove the original
shock absorber.
10
Put the Öhlins shock absorber together with
the washers and spacers on the axle.
11
Install the Öhlins shock absorber and the
axle into the vehicle. The piggyback reservoir
should be at the top and facing left.
12
Reinstall the axle and the shock absorber.
Press the slide rails apart to be able to install
the unit.
13
Reinstall the idler wheels and the rubber cov-
ers.
14
Reattach the limiter straps.
15
Make sure that all parts are securely attached.
NOTE!
Make sure that all bolts are tightened to the cor-
rect torque and that nothing fouls or restricts
movement of the shock absorber when the sus-
pension is fully compressed or extended.
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Read more about the shock absorber in your
Öhlins Owner’s Manual.
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MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
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SET-UP DATA
Spring preload 5 mm
Compression damping 18 clicks
Spring rate 36 N/mm
Shock absorber facts
Length 299 mm
Stroke 92 mm
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