Checking Oil Level - Hayes manitou MATCH El Manual Del Propietario

SUGGESTED SERVICE INTERVALS FOR
ALL MANITOU SUSPENSION FORKS
NORMAL CONDITIONS
Short, Sporadic Rides
Disassemble fork per Service Manual.
Clean out casting and replace Semi
Bath oil every 6 months. Service
damping systems by changing the
damper oil every year. Grease spring
stack as needed. On air fork models,
check the oil level sitting on top of the
air piston every 2 months per directions
found on www.manitoumtb.com.
SEVERE CONDITIONS
Short, Sporadic Rides
Disassemble fork per Service Manual.
Clean out casting and replace Semi
Bath oil every 4 months. Service
damping systems by changing the
damper oil every year. Grease spring
stack as needed. On air fork models,
check the oil level sitting on top of the
air piston every 6 weeks per directions
found on www.manitoumtb.com.
BEFORE EVERY RIDE YOU SHOULD:
1. Ensure that the quick release skewers are properly adjusted and tight.
Refer to your bicycle owner's manual on the proper use and adjustment of
the quick release lever and for other pre ride checks. NOTE: Forks with
standard dropouts are equipped with a secondary catch dropout to retain
the wheel in the fork in the event the quick release comes loose.
2. Ensure that all bolts are tightened to the appropriate torque
recommendations by the part's respective manufacturer.
3. Wipe the inner legs and clean the fork. Check the entire fork for any
obvious damage.
4. Check the headset for proper adjustment. To check for a loose front
headset apply the front brake with both wheels on level pavement and
push the bike forwards and backwards rapidly to see if you hear the
headset rattling. If it is then it is too loose. Follow headset manufacturer's
instructions to tighten.
5. Ensure that the front brake cable is properly routed and check brake
adjustment. Follow brake manufacturer's instructions.

CHECKING OIL LEVEL

SETTING THE PROPER OIL LEVEL IN YOUR DAMPED
SUSPENSION FORK IS CRITICAL. THE DAMPING IS
LOCATED IN THE RIGHT LEG OF YOUR FORK. NOT ENOUGH OIL WILL ALLOW
FOAMING AND REDUCE THE PERFORMANCE. TOO MUCH OIL WILL RESTRICT
TRAVEL AND MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE SYSTEM AND CREATE AN UNSAFE
RIDING CONDITION. FINISH READING THIS ENTIRE SECTION PRIOR TO
ALTERING THE OIL LEVEL.
To check the oil level, remove the compression assembly located in the right leg
(as you are looking at the fork from the rider's position). Leave the spring stack in
place to keep the fork fully extended. Use a tape measure or "dip stick" to measure
from the top of the fork crown down to where the oil sits (Figure C). See Table 4 for
the correct oil level for your fork model.
NOTE: Use SAE 5WT suspension fork oil from high quality manufacturers such as
Motorex or Maxima.
If you have any questions regarding your Manitou suspension fork, in the USA
contact the HB Suspension Customer Service Department at 888/686-3472, or for
information outside of the USA contact your authorized Manitou dealer or
distributor. You can also log on to www.manitoumtb.com and download this
manual or see detailed instructions on how to service your suspension fork.
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Long, Frequent Rides
Disassemble fork per Service Manual.
Clean out casting and replace Semi
Bath oil every 4 months. Service
damping systems by changing the
damper oil every year. Grease spring
stack as needed. On air fork models,
check the oil level sitting on top of the
air piston every 6 weeks per directions
found on www.manitoumtb.com.
Long, Frequent Rides
Disassemble fork per Service Manual.
Clean out casting and replace Semi
Bath oil every 3 months. Service
damping systems by changing the
damper oil every year. Grease spring
stack as needed. On air fork models,
check the oil level sitting on top of the
air piston every 4 weeks per directions
found on www.manitoumtb.com.
TABLE 1 – WHEEL CLEARANCE
MINIMUM BRAKE ARCH
FORK MODEL (See Figure A)
R7 MRD, R7
MATCH, MATCH 29,
DRAKE, DRAKE 29,
MINUTE MRD, MINUTE,
MINUTE 29
TABLE 2 – TRAVEL MEASUREMENT
NOTE: Measurements taken on outside of the stanchion leg.
MODEL
R7 MRD, R7
R7 MRD, R7
R7
R7
MATCH
MATCH
MATCH
MATCH 29
MATCH 29
MATCH 29
DRAKE
DRAKE
DRAKE
DRAKE 29
DRAKE 29
DRAKE 29
MINUTE, MINUTE MRD
MINUTE
MINUTE
MINUTE MRD
MINUTE 29
MINUTE 29
MINUTE 29
TABLE 3 – SAG MEASUREMENT
FORK TRAVEL
80 mm
100 mm
120 mm
130 mm
140 mm
MAXIMUM
CLEARANCE TIRE WIDTH
(See Figure B)
12.5 mm 60 mm
9.5 mm 63 mm
FORK SEAL TO CROWN
TRAVEL MEASUREMENT
80 mm 90 mm
100 mm 110 mm
80 mm 103 mm
100 mm 123 mm
80 mm 104 mm
100 mm 124 mm
130 mm 155 mm
80 mm 104 mm
100 mm 124 mm
120 mm 144 mm
80 mm 104 mm
100 mm 124 mm
130 mm 155 mm
80 mm 104 mm
100 mm 124 mm
120 mm 144 mm
100 mm 124 mm
120 mm 144 mm
140 mm 161 mm
130 mm 155 mm
80 mm 104 mm
100 mm 124 mm
120 mm 144 mm
SAG
12 - 16 mm
15 - 20 mm
18 - 30 mm
26 - 33 mm
27 - 36 mm