Never use more than 30 mm of height of steerer stem spacers
under the steerer stem, as this condition can cause the steerer
tube to fail, causing a loss of control resulting in SEVERE
INJURY OR DEATH.
Never allow things such as cable or cable housing to come in
contact with the steer tube of a fork. If your bike has internal
cable and cable housing routing, please consult your bicycle
manufactures owner's guide for safety instructions. Cable
and/or cable housing that comes in contact with a steer tube
can cause the steerer tube to fail, resulting in a loss of control
of the bicycle and SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.
Cable housing contacting the fork crown will cause abrasion
damage to the crown over time. If contact is unavoidable, use
vinyl tape or similar protection to cover the point of contact.
The FOX warranty does not cover abrasion damage to the
FOX fork crown.
Improper service, or use of non-FOX replacement parts with
FOX forks and shocks may cause the product to malfunction,
resulting in SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.
As dirt and debris can accumulate between the fork axle
openings, always check and clean these areas before
installing the wheel. Improper hub and axle installation can
result in SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.
Never use a power washer to clean your FOX product.
If your fork loses oil, tops or bottoms out excessively, or
makes unusual noises, do not ride the fork and immediately
contact FOX or an Authorized FOX Service Center for an
inspection or repair service.
Follow your brake manufacturer's installation instructions
for proper installation and adjustment of the brake system.
Failure to properly install and adjust your brakes can lead to
a loss of control of the bicycle, which can result in SEVERE
INJURY OR DEATH.
Your fork or shock may fail under conditions that cause
bending and/or breaking to any part of the fork or shock. Any
condition that causes a loss of air and/or oil, such as a collision
or extended periods of non-use, may also cause your fork or
shock to fail. A damaged and/or leaking fork or shock can fail,
resulting in a crash and SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. If you
suspect your fork or shock has been damaged, stop riding
immediately and contact FOX for inspection and repair.
WARNING AND SAFETY INFORMATION
A fork-mounted carrier may cause damage to the fork
legs and/or dropouts, especially in cases where the fork is
side-loaded and/or when the rear wheel is not secured in the
carrier. Damaged fork legs and/or dropouts can fail, resulting
in a crash and SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. If you suspect
your fork has been damaged, contact FOX for inspection
and repair.
Never attempt to pull apart, open, disassemble, or service
a FOX shock that is in a "stuck down" condition. A "stuck
down" condition results from a failure of the dynamic air seal
(located between the positive and negative air chambers
within the non-EVOL shock air sleeve), resulting with the
negative chamber retaining a higher pressure than the
positive chamber. To test whether the shock is in fact
"stuck down":
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• Remove the air cap and depress the Schrader valve,
to completely release air pressure from the positive
chamber of the shock.
• If the shock body retracts into the air sleeve near
bottom-out after the air is released from the positive
chamber, attach a FOX high-pressure pump and
pressurize the shock to 250 psi (17 bar).
• If the shock does not fully extend, it is in a "stuck
down" condition.
• Any attempt to service FOX air shocks in the "stuck
down" condition can lead to SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH. Contact FOX or an Authorized Service Center
for repair.