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1. TITANIUM BRAKE POST 041396 TORQUE 90 110 INCH LBS TORQUE 10 12 N M A E AIR PISTON ROD ASSY 063276 OUTER LEG ASSEMBLY 100 LBS COIL SPRING 3 LONG 063147 DAMPER DROPOUT NUT 041823 COMPRESSION ROD 062932 TOP OUT ELASTOMER 041475 a LEG CAP 062250 COMPRESSION ROD SCREW TORQUE 30 50 INCH LBS 060268 TORQUE 3 5 5 6 TORQUE 10 30 INCL 35 WY BOTTOM OUT 063116 TORQUE 1 2 3 5 N m 040968 BUSHING SEAL DETAIL 2001 MARS ELITE FORK SCHEMATIC FORK BOOT 063249 DETENT BALL 040689 1 UPPER SHAFT 062997 O RING 5 32 x 9 32 041130 LOWER NEEDLE 062570 O RING 1 4 X 3 8 040690 SPIROLOX RETAINER 062393 TPC LOWER SHAFT ASSEMBLY TPC COMPRESSION DAMPING VALVE NUT 041483 13mm CLAMP SHIM 041157 REBOUND SHIM 20mm 041149 SUS JELLY BEAN 062578 REBOUND SHIM 21mm 041150 SELF TAPPING SCREW 041330 Paks TPC KNOB 062503 e TORQUE 30 50 INCH LBS TORQUE 3 5 5 6 PISTON SEAT 062130 UPPER BUSHING 041473 pa O RING 5 32 X 9 32 1 16 041130 N DETENT SLEEVE 041527 LOWER BUSHING 041474 LOWER SHAFT 062970 e O RING 040524 CLAMP 5 13 041157 a 041148 041149 2X 041150 Y LOC OUT ROD SEAL 062392 PISTON 062562 2 END 062422 SHIM 041139 062929 ASSEMBLY 063111 A 5 062562 SS 1826
2. Grease port Schmier ffnung Orificio de engrasado Graisseur Apertura per l ingrassaggio Smeergat Orificio de lubrifica o Oil level Olstand Nivel del aceite RECOMMENDED LEVEL bi EMPFOHLENER OLSTAND Niveau d huile NIVEL RECOMENDADO Livello dell olio NIVEAU RECOMMAND LIVELLO RACCOMANDATO Oliepeil _ AANBEVOLEN PEIL N vel do leo NIVEL RECOMENDADO Fine tuning air coil spring rate Feinabstimmung der Luft Schraubenfederrate Ajuste de precisi n de la capacidad de resortes neum ticos y helicoidales R glage du taux de raideur des ressorts pneumatique bobine SCHRAEDER VALVE UNDER KNOB Messa a punto pneumati ca DAS VENTIL SCHRAEDER VENTIL della molla BEFINDET SICH UNTER DEM Fijnafstelling van luc t 2 ix AOL S CHRAEDER SE Ajuste de precis o da taxa de com ENCUENTRA DEBAJO DEL REGU press o da R LAVALVE SCHRAEDER EST SITU E pneum tica helicoida LA VALVOLA SCHRAEDER VALVE SITUATA SOTTO LA MANOPOLA SCHRAEDER KLEP BEVINDT ZICH ONDER DE KNOP A V LVULA SCHRAEDER EST LOCALIZADA EM BAIXO DO BOTAO Fine tuning compression damping MARS Elite Feinabstimmung der Druckstufend mpfung MARS Elite Ajuste de precisi n para el sistema de amortiguaci n de compresi n MARS Elite R glages fins de l amortisse ment de la compression MARS Elite Messa a punto del gruppo compressione di smorzamento MARS Elite Fijnafs
3. a SPRING 437 X 015 X 31 041152 x SET SCREW 5 X 8 041423 ey O RING 3 4 7 8 050681 98 COMPRESSION VALVE NUT 021483 AY Or SS RIGHT LEG 062927 AIR SPRING ASSEMBLY 061038 TORQUE 30 50 INCH LBS TORQUE 3 5 5 6 N M AIR SPRING PISTON ASSEMBLY 062478 LEFT LEG ASSEMBLY 062931 INCLUDING NEGATIVE SPRING NOT REMOVABLE TITANIUM BRAKE POST 041396 TORQUE 90 110 INCH LBS TORQUE 10 12 N M AIR PISTON ROD ASSY 063276 OUTER LEG ASSEMBLY a 100 LBS COIL SPRING 3 LONG 063147 COMPRESSION ROD 062932 DAMPER DROPOUT NUT 041822 a REBOUND ELASTOMER 041475 O RING DROPOUT a LEG CAP 062250 NUT 040688 TORQUE 30 50 INCH LBS TORQUE 3 5 5 6 N M DAMPER ADJUSTER COMPRESSION ROD SCREW 060268 KNOB 041408 TORQUE 10 30 INCH LBS BOTTOM OUT 063116 TORQUE 1 2 3 5 N m BOTTOM CLIP 040968
4. AAA 062992 VINNTFCOLUI ES MARS MARS ELITE MARS SUPER answerproducts incorporate d 28209 Avenue Stanford Valencia California 91355 3984 661 257 4411 Sales fax 661 294 4179 Race Installation Einbau des Steversatzringes Instalaci n del anillo de rodadura Installation du jeu de direction Tire clearance Reifenabstand Espacio libre de la cubierta Distance arceau pneu FORK MODEL GABELMODELL Montaggio dell anello della testa Installatie van loopring Instala o do canalete L KORY THIF CROWN RACE GABELBR CKEN STEUERSATZRING ANILLO DE RODADURA CONE DE JEU DE DIRECTION ANELLO DELLA TESTA KROONLOOPRING CANALETE DA COROA DD V Z Spazio libero del pneumatico Bandspeling Folga do pneu SAFIVUTZITR MINIMUM CLEARANCE MINDESTABSTAND MODELO DE HORQUILLA MODELE DE FOURCHE MODELLO DI FORCELLA VORKMODEL MODELO DO GARFO 74 0 80 mm travel forks Gabel mit 80 mm Auslenkung Horquillas con recorrido de 80 mm Fourches ayant une course de 80 mm Forcelle con corsa da 80 mm Loop van 80 mm Curso de 80 mm ESPACIO LIBRE MINIMO JEU MINIMUM SPAZIO LIBERO MINIMO MINIMUMSPELING FOLGA MINIMA RLIVTIVA 3 26 83 mm 83 mm 83 mm 83 mm 83 mm 83 mm 83 mm MINIMUM CLEARANCE MINDESTABSTAND ESPACIO LIBRE MINIMO JEU MINIMUM SPAZIO LIBERO MINIMO MINIMUMSPELING
5. MARS Super 3 75 95 mm 3 50 89 mm 4 00 102 mm NOTE Use Maxima SAE 5WT fork oil suspension fluid only AIR COIL SPRING RATE TUNING All 2001 MARS forks use a combination of air and a coil spring The air spring is adjustable via a Schraeder valve located on top of the left leg The positive coil spring can also be switched with stiffer or softer versions to accommodate for different rider styles and terrain There s also a coil negative spring but it is available in one rate only and is designed to be preloaded automatically as the positive air spring pressure is increased in other words you don t need to do anything to tune it The air coil system is both lightweight and produces a supple but progressive spring curve because of the use of two spring materials The spring system in action functions like this When the fork compresses the coil spring compresses first This is because the coil spring has a very low breakaway threshold it moves with just one pound of pressure applied and thus provides initial suppleness with the fork The negative spring also helps provide initial suppleness because it helps actuate the air spring a negative spring works to pull the fork together where a positive spring is keeping the fork extended In the middle portion of the travel the fork transitions from the coil spring to the air spring Near the end of the fork s travel the air spring s progressive nature pro vides resistance to bottom
6. REBOUND SHIM 21mm 041150 lt ANTH BOB KNOB 062504 20 PISTON 062562 F O RING 1 4 X 3 8 063432 826 X 409 X 005 SHIM 041139 ANTI BOB NEEDLE 062618 SPRING 041152 O RING 1 4 X 3 8 063432 y O RING 1 4 X 3 8 063432 ZS SEAL WIPER 062972 PISTON SEAT 062130 22 O RING 21 6MM X 2 4MM 040524 P UPPER BUSHING 041473 LOWER SHAFT 062970 Y i DETENT BALL 040689 1 5 062617 LOWER BUSHING 041474 062583 RETAINING RING 040679 a WASHER 880 X 515 062342 SAFETY BLOW OFF SPRING 062341 SAFETY SPRING SEAT 062343 SLEEVE 041657 SPRING SHIM 461 X 832 X 010 041354 2 DETENT 040685 O RING 3 4 X 7 8 062594 SPRING SHIM 800 X 503 041058 EN SPRING 600 X 015 31 041381 N ANTI BOB PISTON SPACER 041380 PISTON SEAT 062227 AN s SPRING SHIM 8MM X 19MM X 1MM 041148 SPRING SHIM 8MM X 20 X 1MM 041149 ay S O RING 5 32 x 9 32 041130 LOWER NEEDLE 062570 O RING 1 4 X 3 8 040690 SPIROLOX RETAINER 062393 ANTI BOB ROD SEAL 062392 END CAP 062422 TORQUE 30 50 INCH LBS TORQUE 3 5 5 6 N M BOTTOM OUT ELASTOMER 063116 ANTI BOB PISTON 062303 BOTTOM OUT WASHER 063181 L RETAINING RING 040679 50 SPRING SHIM 826 O D X 409 I D 041139 5 BETENT STEEVE
7. and is stock on the MARS Super By turn ing the knob 1 4 turn counterclockwise the front fork will have regular TPC suspension By turning the knob 1 4 turn clockwise the fork will have extreme damping Partial Anti Bob can be used by turning the knob between the on and off positions A safety blow off valve will open under extreme conditions to allow some movement BUSHING amp SEAL DETAIL 2001 MARS FORK SCHEMATIC FORK BOOT 063249 TPC SPORT TPC SPORT COMPRESSION LOWER SHAFT ASSEMBLY DAMPING ASSEMBLY 062993 062934 TPC REBOUND PISTON 062670 JELLY BEAN 063186 SEAL WIPER 062972 1372 X 900 X 005 SHIM 062300 SELF TAPPING SCREW 041330 y Sa ADJUSTER KNOB 062503 UPPER BUSHING 041473 A TPC LOWER 5 062994 Lh TOP CAP 062583 gt TORQUE 30 50 INCH LBS E LOWER BUSHING 041474 et TORQUE 3 5 5 6 N M 8 SPIROLOX RETAINER 062393 wee ADAPTER 062989 LOC OUT ROD SEAL 062392 3 A y A END CAP 062422 gt ae A TORQUE 30 50 INCH LBS TORQUE 3 5 5 6 O RING 21 6MM X 2 4MM 040524 2 a BOTTOM OUT 063116 2 a BOTTOM OUT WASHER 063181 RETAINING RING 040679 BEN 5 RIGHT LEG 062927 O RING 3 4 x 7 8 040681 oF AIR SPRING CAP ASSEMBLY 061038 TORQUE 30 50 INCH LBS TORQUE 3 5 5 6 N M AIR PISTON ASSEMBLY 062478 LEFT LEG ASSEMBLY 062931 INCLUDING NEGATIVE SPRING NOT REMOVABLE DAMPER SLEEVE 041574
8. EN INSTALLING THE WHEEL OR A NEW TIRE CHECK TO MAKE SURE THE FORK ACHIEVES MINIMUM TIRE CLEAR ANCE MEASURE FROM THE HIGHEST POINT ON THE TIRE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE CROWN THE MINIMUM CLEARANCE ALLOWED IS 3 26 83 MM FOR 80 MM TRAVEL FORKS ANY CLEARANCE LESS THAN THIS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FIGURE 2 IMPORTANT The MARS should not be used if any parts appear to be or are damaged Contact your local dealer or Answer Products for replacement parts MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT 1 Use of fork boots is recommended to keep your MARS fork performing at its opti mum for extended service cycles and maintaining maximum life of fork 2 Use of this fork without fork boots will require frequent service intervals to main tain performance and normal life of fork 3 Warranty will be void if fork is found to show that boots were not in place and frequent service was not performed Your MARS fork requires periodic maintenance cleaning and inspection This is because moisture and contamination may build up inside the fork depending on the severity of riding conditions To maintain top performance it is recommended that the fork be periodically disassembled cleaned dried and re greased using the Microlube grease ports located on the back of each outer leg Figure 3 For information on how to properly service your fork you will need the 2001 MARS Service Manual P N 85 3694 IMPORTANT When lubricating the fork with Prep M grease
9. LD NEVER BE DONE FORK INSTALLATION 1 Remove the old fork from your bicycle 2 Measure and cut the steerer tube to fit your bicycle head tube You can use your old fork as a guide to how long you should cut the steerer tube Remove the headset crown race from the old fork and press onto the MARS steerer until the race is seated over the crown Figure 1 Clean and grease the headset bearings and races Install the lower bearings if applicable on fork crown race Insert the steerer tube into the head tube of the frame Install the upper bearings stem spacers and stem Install the stem cap and bolt Tighten the bolt to headset manufacturer s specifi cations Install the stem handlebar assembly and the torque stem pinch screws or stem clamping system to manufacturer s specifications Install the brakes and adjust per the manufacturer s instructions Adjust the front wheel quick release to clear the 0 275 7 mm thick secondary catch dropout The quick release must be tightened after it is properly seated into the dropout counter bores to manufacturer s specifications Insure that there is ee thread engagement 4 or more threads with the release adjusted to co 12 Install the brake cable per manufacturer s instructions NOTE 2001 MARS forks are equipped with a secondary catch dropout to retain the wheel in the fork in the event the quick release comes loose WARNING WH
10. S THAT THE RIDER STAY IN CONTROL OF HIS OR HER BICYCLE AT ALL TIMES READING THIS MANUAL ENTIRELY AND PROPERLY MAINTAINING YOUR BICYCLE AND SUSPENSION FORK AND REAR SHOCK WILL REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY OR POSSIBLE DEATH PRIOR TO RIDING YOUR BICYCLE YOU SHOULD INSPECT YOUR SUSPENSION FORK TO ENSURE THAT NO DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED DURING THE COURSE OF RIDING DO NOT RIDE YOUR BICYCLE IF THE FORK OR SHOCK SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF BENDING CRACKING LEAKING OR IF IT IS MISSING ANY OF THE ORIGINALLY SUPPLIED COMPONENTS ANY FALL FROM YOUR BICYCLE CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN DEATH THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN HELP YOU REDUCE THE RISK BEING IF YOU ARE A MODERATE OR AGGRESSIVE OFF ROAD RIDER OR RIDE AT LEAST THREE TIMES A WEEK OVER ROUGH TERRAIN ANSWER RECOMMENDS RETURNING YOUR SUSPENSION FORK EVERY 2 YEARS FOR A THOROUGH INSPECTION AND UPDATE TAKE YOUR FORK TO A MANITOU AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO CAN ARRANGE FOR SHIPMENT TO ANSWER PRODUCTS OR YOU MAY CALL ANSWER TO HAVE YOUR FORK SHIPPED DIRECTLY AT 661 257 4411 IMPORTANT The MARS fork is an off road fork and as such does not come with proper reflectors for on road use CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION 1 Never remove or have the steerer tube or stanchions removed from the crown The steerer tube and stanchions inner legs are press fit at the factory Press fit inner legs have a higher performance versus bolt in inner legs but cannot be pressed out Pressing them out will permanently d
11. SING THE LATEST IN SUSPENSION TECHNOLOGY AVAILABLE A 2001 MANITOU MARS BUILT IN THE USA WITH THIS FORK INSTALLED ON YOUR BIKE YOU LL BE ABLE TO RIDE FASTER AND HAVE MORE FUN SOME WORDS ON YOUR NEW MARS BEFORE WE BEGIN 2001 MARS FORKS USE MANITOU S STATE OF THE ART AIR COIL SPRING SYSTEM THE MARS LINE USES THE PATENTED TPC TWIN PISTON CHAMBER SYSTEM THAT SURPASSES ALL OTHER TYPES OF OIL DAMPED SYSTEMS IN PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY MARS FORKS ALSO USE MANITOU S QUICK AND EASY MICROLUBE SYSTEM WHICH ALLOWS YOU TO LUBRICATE THE FORK VIA AN EXTERNAL FITTING ON THE BACK OF THE FORK ALL MARS FORKS COME EQUIPPED WITH 74 MM POST STYLE DISC BRAKE MOUNTS This MARS fork is fully assembled and ready to be installed onto your bicycle It comes equipped with a 1 1 8 inch threadless steerer tube and is available with a V brake style hangerless arch 2001 MARS FORK LINE MARS 80 TRAVEL AIR COIL SPRING TPC SPORT DAMPING SINGLE HOLLOW CROWN MARS ELITE 80 MM TRAVEL AIR COIL SPRING TPC DAMPING SINGLE HOLLOW CROWN MARS SUPER 80 MM TRAVEL AIR COIL SPRING TPC DAMP ING SINGLE HOLLOW CROWN One last note If you lose this manual or want to take a look at the MARS Service Manual or MRD Tuning Manual head straight for the web at www answerproducts com or call 661 257 4411 and ask for warranty service cr 15 A HAZARDOUS ACTIVITY GENERAL WARNING HAT REQUIRE
12. X 409 X 005 SHIM 041139 062582 SEAL WIPER 062972 SPRING 041152 O RING 1 4 X 3 8 040690 ADJUSTER NEEDLE 062072 5 DETENT BALL 040689 1 COMPRESSION SHIM STACK TORQUE 30 50 INCH LBS SPRING 041152 TORQUE 3 5 5 6 at VALVE NUT 041483 BOTTOM OUT ELASTOMER 063116 y BOTTOM OUT WASHER 063181 ee 5 RETAINING RING 040679 5 ay DETENT SLEEVE 041527 N RIGHT LEG 062927 AIR SPRING CAP ASSEMBLY 061038 TORQUE 30 50 INCH LBS 2G TORQUE 3 5 5 6 N M AIR SPRING PISTON ASSEMBLY 062478 LEFT LEG ASSEMBLY 062931 5 INCLUDING NEGATIVE SPRING Bes NOT REMOVABLE W TITANIUM BRAKE POST 041396 TORQUE 90 110 INCH LBS TORQUE 10 12 N M 7 pa AIR PISTON ROD ASSY 063276 OUTER LEG ASSEMBLY 100 LBS COIL SPRING 3 LONG 063147 COMPRESSION ROD 062932 DAMPER DROPOUT NUT 041822 AU O RING DROPOUT NUT 040688 REBOUND ELASTOMER 041475 LEG CAP 062250 TORQUE 30 50 INCH LBS TORQUE 3 5 5 6 DAMPER ADJUSTER KNOB 041408 COMPRESSION ROD SCREW 060268 BOTTOM OUT 063116 TORQUE 10 30 INCH LBS TORQUE 1 2 3 5 N m Se BOTTOM CLIP 040968 NS 2001 MARS SUPER FORK SCHEMATIC TPC LOWER SHAFT ASSEMBLY ANTI BOB FORK BOOT 063249 062929 TPC COMPRESSION DAMPING VALVE NUT 041483 ASSEMBLY 062500 13mm CLAMP SHIM 041157 REBOUND SHIM 20mm 041149 a JELLY BEAN 062585
13. amage the crown beyond repair and ren der it unsafe for any continued use 2 Never attempt to thread a threadless steerer tube Cutting threads will weaken the steerer tube and cause an unsafe condition The only safe thing to do is to obtain the proper crown steerer from your dealer or contact Answer warranty at 661 257 3 Any other alteration or modification to your fork should be considered unsafe Contact Answer Technical Support prior to modifying your fork in any way for safe ty information 4 Do not use the MARS fork if any parts are broken bent cracked or you suspect may be damaged Contact your dealer or Answer Warranty at 661 257 4411 if you have any questions concerning the integrity or condition of your fork 5 Answer Products recommends that you periodically inspect your fork for wear and damage Inspect the crown inner legs outer legs dropout and brake arch areas for cracks or damage WARRANTY INFORMATION Any Answer Products fork found by the factory to be defective in materials and or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase will be repaired or replaced at the option of the manufacturer free of charge when received at the factory with proof of purchase freight prepaid This warranty does not cover breakage bending or dam age that may result from crashes or falls This warranty does not cover any fork that has been subject to misuse or whose serial number has been altered defaced or removed Thi
14. ing Recommended Spring Rates for 2001 MARS Forks Rider Weight Air Spring Coil Spring under 115 Ibs 80 psi 5 psi 1 3 blue 80 pound coil spring 5 5 bar 0 3 bar 115 145 Ibs 100 psi 5 psi 1 3 red 100 pound coil spring 6 9 bar 0 3 bar 145 175 Ibs 120 psi 5 psi 1 3 red 100 pound coil spring 8 3 bar 0 3 bar 175 205 Ibs 140 psi 5 psi 1 3 yellow 120 pound coil spring 9 7 bar 0 3 bar 205 230 Ibs 160 psi 5 psi 1 3 yellow 120 pound coil spring 11 0 bar 0 3 bar 230 Ibs 180 psi 5 psi 1 3 black 150 pound coil spring 12 4 bar 0 3 bar SPRING RATE FINE TUNING Figure 5 NOTE and springs used in pre 2001 model Manitou forks are NOT interchange able with later versions of Manitou forks Recommended spring kits are available through your dealer ADJUSTING DAMPING FOR MARS ELITE AND SUPER COMPRESSION DAMPING FINE TUNING FOR MARS ELITE Figure 6 To adjust the compression damping on your MARS Elite fork simply rotate the com pression damping knob located on top of the right leg Rotating the knob clockwise will increase damping while rotating the knob counterclockwise will reduce damping Excessive damping or an overly stiff spring rate will give you a harsh ride over sharp bumps like rocky sections but will handle large hits like G outs well Insufficient compression damping or an overly soft spring rate will cause the for
15. k to bottom out on large hit G outs and bob a little while climbing but feel plush on the sharp hits A correctly adjusted fork will perform well in all conditions COMPRESSION DAMPING FINE TUNING FOR MARS SUPER Figure 7 To adjust the compression damping for the MARS Super remove the Anti Bob com pression damping assembly from the top of the right leg Adjust the set screw on the valve seat in to increase compression damping and out to reduce the compression damping Try adjusting one half turn at a time REBOUND DAMPING FINE TUNING MARS ELITE AND MARS SUPER Figure 8 To adjust the rebound damping on your MARS Elite and Super fork simply rotate the rebound damping knob located on the bottom of the right leg Rotating the knob clock wise will increase the damping while rotating the knob counterclockwise will reduce the damping Excessive damping or an overly soft spring rate will give you a harsh ride over repetitive bumps like braking bumps because the fork will pack up and sit too deep in the travel under normal riding conditions Insufficient rebound damping will make the fork overly active and may even cause the fork to top out a slight thumping noise when the fork extends completely We suggest that you try adjusting your fork on the very active side with minimum rebound damping Then try it over a variety of ter rain and tune in more rebound from there TUNING TPC SPORT The TPC Sport damping found on the MARS model is not adju
16. s warranty does not cover paint damage Any modifications made by the user will render the warranty null and void 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 Answer Products shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages If for any reason warranty work is necessary return the fork to the place of purchase In the USA dealers should call Answer Products for a return authorization number RA at 661 257 4411 or 800 423 0273 At that time instructions for repair return or replacement shall be given Customers in countries other than USA should contact their Manitou dealer or local distributor INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Ensure that the proper steerer tube has been delivered on your MARS first The steerer tube may need to be cut to length to fit your bicycle head tube If you are not familiar with this procedure or do not have the proper tools to cut the steerer tube it is recom mended that you seek a dealer with a qualified bicycle mechanic to perform the instal lation A WARNING THE STEERER TUBE AND STANCHIONS INNER LEGS ARE A ONE TIME PRECISION PRESS FIT AT THE FACTORY AND CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM THE CROWN REPLACEMENT OF THE ENTIRE CROWN STEERER ASSEMBLY MUST BE DONE TO CHANGE STEERER TUBE LENGTHS OR DIAMETERS REMOVING AND REPLACING THE STEER TUBE OR STANCHIONS WILL RESULT IN AN UNSAFE CONDITION AND SHOU
17. stable externally but that doesn t mean you can t vary the feel of the fork changing the fork oil weight in your TPC Sport equipped fork will significantly alter the damping character of the fork The standard fork fluid for Manitou forks is 5 weight Maxima but 2 5 weight oil will decrease damping control while 7 5 weight will increase damping in the TPC Sport sys tem One thing to remember when changing standard fork fluid is that the increased or decreased oil weight will affect both compression and rebound damping equally This means that while you may be slowing rebound down by say adding heavier fork oil you also may be adding compression damping to the point of the fork feeling harsh The best thing to do is to experiment with different oil weights until you find that perfect set ting for you NOTE Since TPC Sport uses orifices or holes in the compression and rebound pistons to meter the flow of oil and thus create damping changing the orifice sizing may seem an obvious method to tuning TPC Sport While doing this will produce significant changes in the damping of the fork it is not recommended Changing the size of the damping ports risks damaging the pistons will void the warranty on the fork and will most likely compromise the performance of the fork as well Figures 9 10 amp 11 are schematics of the MARS MARS Elite amp MARS Super fork mod els SYSTEM Anti Bobs are available for all MARS models
18. telling van drukdemping MARS Elite Ajuste de precis o do amortecimento Soe de compress o MARS Elite TOURNER Fine tuning compression damping MARS Super Feinabstimmung der Druckstufend mpfung 5 Super Ajuste de de amortiguaci n de compresi n MARS Super R glages fins de l amortissement de la compres sion MARS Super Messa a punto del gruppo compressione i smorzamento MARS Super Fina el ng van drukdemping MARS Super Ajuste de precis o do amortecimento de 5 o 45 ADJUST SET SCREW EINSTELLEN DER MARS Super STELLSCHRAUBE GIRE EL TORNILLO DE AJUSTE TOURNER LA VIS DE REGLAGE REGOLARE LA VITE DI FERMO STELSCHROEF BIJSTELLEN REGULE O PARAFUSO DE AJUSTAGEM E Fine tuning rebound damping MARS Elite and MARS Super only Feinabstimmung der Zugstufend impfung nur f r MARS Elite und MARS Super Ajuste de precisi n para la amortiguaci n de rebote 9 i MARS Elite y MARS Super solamente R glages fins de l amortissement de la d tente MARS Elite et MARS Super uniquement Messa a punto dello smorzamento all estensione MARS Elite e MARS Super Fijnafstelling van terugveringdemping uitsluitend MARS Elite en MARS Super Ajuste de precis o do ressalto de amortecimento do somente para o MARS Elite e MARS Super ROTATE RUOTARE DREHEN DRAAIEN GIRAR GIRAR TOURNER AMERICAN MADE MANITOU SUSPENSION CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOO
19. through the Microlube grease ports it is important to note the grease is being forced between the upper and lower bushings If the area is overfilled the force of the grease force the upper bushing and dust seal out You should only insert grease to a maxi mum of 20 pumps IMPORTANT Before every ride you should 1 Ensure that quick release skewers are properly adjusted and tight 2 Wipe the inner legs and clean and check the entire fork for any obvious damage 3 Check the headset for proper adjustment 4 Ensure that the front brake cable is properly routed and check brake adjustment CHECKING OIL LEVEL IMPORTANT Maintaining the proper oil level in your TPC equipped fork is criti cal TPC is located in the right leg of your MARS 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 top of the right leg Leave the left side fully charged with air to keep the fork fully extended Use a tape measure or dip stick to determine the oil level The oil level should be per the following table See Figure 4 OIL LEVEL Fork Model Recommended Maximum Minimum MARS 4 50 114 mm 4 00 101 mm 5 00 127 mm MARS Elite 4 00 101 mm 3 75 95 mm 4 25 108 mm

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