Mounting Instructions
Shock absorber AC720 1 pair
C-spanner 00710-01 1
Öhlins Sticker 00192-01 2
Memo Notes Sticker 01180-01 1
Owner’s Manual 1
Installation guide AC720_0 Iss
ued 2006-09-19
SHOCK ABSORBER AC720 FRONT
for Arctic Cat Jaguar Z1, F5, F6, F8, F1000
HOW TO ADJUST
Kit Contents:
Art. No. Pcs.
Before installing this product,
check the contents of the kit listed
below. If anything is missing, please
contact your nearest Öhlins dealer.
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 on top of the reservoir. Turn
the slotted centre screw clockwise to
increase damping, turn counter clock-
wise to decrease.
Rebound damping
Turn the wheel on the piston shaft
above the end eye/ bracket. Turn
clockwise to increase damping, turn
counter clockwise to decrease.
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B
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NOTE!
When delivered the Öhlins shock absorber
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 counter clockwise to open
and count the clicks until you reach the recom-
mended number in the set-up data.
CAUTION!
Do not use force, delicate sealing surfaces can
be damaged. Handtighten only.
Before installing this product, read the Öhlins Owner’s Manual!
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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
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Öhlins Racing AB is prohibited. Printed in Sweden.
WITH SET-UP DATA
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.
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1
Raise the front of the snowmobile so that the
skis are off the ground.
WARNING!
Make sure the vehicle is securely positioned so
that it will not tip!
2
Remove the original shock absorbers.
3
Install the Öhlins shock absorbers. Use the
original screws.
The external reservoir should be at the top
and slightly pointing toward the rear.
NOTE!
The reservoirs of the two shock absorbers are
slightly angled, make sure you install them
on the correct side! See fi gure. When cor-
rectly installed, the reservoir is pointing slightly
towards the rear.
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Read more about the shock absorber in your
Öhlins Owner’s Manual.
NOTE!
Make sure that all screws are tightened to the
correct torque and that nothing fouls or restricts
movement of the shock absorber when the sus-
pension is fully compressed or extended.
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
front
right front ski left front ski
View from above
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Set-up data
Spring preload 5 mm
Compression damping 2 ¼ turns
Rebound damping 20 clicks
SET-UP DATA
Shock absorber data
Length 443 mm
Stroke 150.5
Spring rate 28 N/mm
Free spring length 270 mm
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