Setup

Preparing the Machine

  1. Park the machine on a level surface.

  2. Move the motion-control levers to the NEUTRAL-LOCK position.

  3. Engage the parking brake.

  4. Shut off the engine and remove the key.

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Installing the Kit

Parts needed for this procedure:

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  1. Remove the 3 shoulder screws from each pod and remove the pods from both sides of the machine (Figure 2).

    Remove the fuel-tank cap before removing the left pod (Figure 2).

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  2. Remove the 2 fuel-tank clips from the underside of the fuel tank and rotate the fuel tank to the side (Figure 3).

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  3. Remove the shoulder screw and washer securing the top of the damper (Figure 4).

  4. While holding the damper stud in place using a wrench, remove the locknut (1/4 inch) securing the bottom of the damper (Figure 4).

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  5. Secure the top of the new damper using the previously removed shoulder screw and washer (Figure 4).

    Start by hand-tightening the shoulder bolt, then torque it to 565 to 1130 N∙cm (50 to 100 in-lb).

  6. Secure the bottom of the new damper using the previously removed locknut (1/4 inch) as shown in Figure 4.

  7. Rotate the fuel tank back into position and secure it using the previously removed fuel-tank clips (Figure 3).

  8. Install each pod using the previously removed 3 shoulder screws from each side (Figure 5).

    Install the previously removed fuel-tank cap on the left pod (Figure 5).

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  9. Repeat this procedure on the right side of the machine.