Service Schedule; Warranty Information - Hayes REAR SHOCK manitou El Manual Del Propietario

REMOVING THE SPRING
1. Turn the blue rebound knob all the way in (clockwise) for maximum clearance with
the spring. Make sure to note the set location by counting the clicks to full close.
The blue rebound adjuster knob is not removable and doing so will void the
warranty of your rear shock.
2. Loosen the preload adjuster ring until the spring retainer clip can be removed from
the rear shock.
3. Remove the retainer clip.
4. Slide the spring off of the rear shock.
NOTE: If the spring will not clear the mounting hardware, the hardware must be removed
and re-installed after the new spring is installed. Care should be taken when removing
or installing the mounting hardware as to not damage the bushing or eye.
INSTALLING THE SPRING
1. Turn the blue rebound knob all the way in (clockwise) for maximum clearance with
the spring. Make sure to note the set location by counting the clicks to full close.
The blue rebound adjuster knob is not removable and doing so will void the
warranty of your rear shock.
2. Slide the spring onto the rear shock.
3. Install the spring retainer clip by sliding it between the top of the spring and the
non-shock body side eyelet head.
4. Tighten the preload adjuster ring until 1 mm of spring preload (compression) is
achieved. Make sure the spring retainer clip is fl ush with the top of the spring and
the eyelet head.
5. Re-install the mounting hardware.
6. Adjust the spring preload according to the spring preload and sag adjustment
sections of this manual.
NON-WARRANTY MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
NEW REAR SHOCK
• Check/set rear shock sag/preload.
• Check main spring air pressure.
• Check mounting hardware torque.
EVERY RIDE
• Make sure coil rear shocks are preloaded properly.
EVERY 8 HOURS
• Check/set rear shock sag and preload.
• Check mounting hardware torque.
• Check the mounting hardware. To see if replacement is necessary, lift up on the
bike's seat post to feel for play. Any kind of a clunk that feels similar to a loose
headset may require replacement of your rear shock hardware. For replacement,
visit your Authorized Manitou Dealer or contact Hayes Bicycle Group directly. Contact
information is located at the end of this document.
AFTER EVERY 150 HOURS OF USE
• Send rear shock to service center for oil change and inspection.
CONTENTS UNDER HIGH PRESSURE. NEVER
DISASSEMBLE YOUR REAR SHOCK. DOING SO WILL
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
IF YOUR REAR SHOCK EVER LOSES OIL, AIR PRESSURE, OR
BEGINS TO MAKE NOISE, STOP RIDING THE REAR SHOCK
AND HAVE THE REAR SHOCK INSPECTED BY AN AUTHORIZED MANITOU DEALER/
SERVICE CENTER OR CONTACT HAYES BICYCLE GROUP AT (888) 686-3472.
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Periodically you must service and clean the area below the air canister. Follow the
recommended service schedule listed below, but a good rule of thumb is if the rear
shock begins to make a wheezing sound on compression, it is time to service the air
canister. For detailed service kit instructions please visit www.manitoumtb.com.

SERVICE SCHEDULE

Suggested Service for Manitou Rear Shocks
Normal Conditions – Short/Infrequent Rides
• Clean rear shock body after every ride.
• Clean and re-grease air canister every 3 months (air shocks only).
• Send to service center for oil change and inspection after every 150 hours of use.
Normal Conditions – Long/Frequent Rides
• Clean rear shock body after every ride.
• Clean and re-grease air canister every 2 months (air shocks only).
• Send to service center for oil change and inspection after every 150 hours of use.
Severe Conditions (mud, rain, snow, extreme dust) –
Short/Infrequent Rides
• Clean rear shock body after every ride.
• Clean and re-grease air canister every 2 months (air shocks only).
• Send to service center for oil change and inspection after every 150 hours of use.
Severe Conditions (mud, rain, snow, extreme dust) –
Long/Frequent Rides
• Clean rear shock body after every ride.
• Clean and re-grease air canister every month (air shocks only).
• Send to service center for oil change and inspection after every 150 hours of use.
For updates and tuning information, visit our website at www.manitoumtb.com.
For new hardware, contact Hayes Bicycle Group at (888) 686-3472 or your local Manitou
dealer.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Any Hayes Bicycle Group (HBG) product found by the factory to be defective in
materials and/or workmanship within one year (two years in European Union
countries) from the date of purchase will be repaired or replaced at the option
of the manufacturer, free of charge, when received at the factory or authorized
distributor locations with proof of purchase, freight prepaid. Any other warranty
claims not included in this statement are void. This includes assembly costs (for
instance by the dealer), which shall not be covered by HBG. This warranty does
not cover breakage, bending, or damage that may result from crashes or falls.
This warranty does not cover any defects or damage caused by alterations or
modifi cation of new HBG products or parts or by normal wear, accidents, improper
maintenance, damages caused by the use of parts of different manufacturers,
improper use or abuse of the product, or failure to follow instructions contained in
the applicable instruction manual. Any modifi cations made by the user will render
the warranty null and void. The cost of normal maintenance or replacement of
service items, which are not defective, shall be paid for by the original purchaser.
This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties, and any implied are
limited in duration to the same duration as the expressed warranty herein. HBG
shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages. Customers in
countries other than USA should contact their dealer or local HBG distributor.