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Page 3: Table Of Contents
The floaT x evol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - Page 4 > Infinitely adjustable dual-stage air spring > External compression and rebound damping adjust > Race-proven oil damping system > 100% rebuildable and revalveable > 1-Year factory limited warranty > 90-day valving guarantee uppER EYElEt pIggYback bodY cap...
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Page 5: Congratulations
CongraTulaTions! thank you for choosing foX floAt X evol AirshoX for your Atv . in doing so, you have chosen the finest suspension shocks in the world . foX racing shox products are designed, tested and manufactured by the finest professionals in the industry in santa cruz county, california, usA . -
Page 6: Understanding The Float X Evol
. floAt X evol Airshox dampers contain high pressure nitrogen gas and foX synthetic shock oil separated by an internal floating piston system . this ensures consistent, fade-free damping in all riding conditions . -
Page 7: Adjustable Progressive Dual-Stage Air Spring
. your floAt X evol shocks come in the box ready-to-ride, but we encourage you to follow the procedures outlined in this manual to optimize their performance . -
Page 8: Temperature Dependency
AdjusTs ThE sprinG curVE TemperaTure dependenCy the air pressures (EVOL and mAin air chambers) in the floAt X evol Airshox are slightly tempera- ture dependent with roughly a 10 Psi air pressure change over a 100-degree temperature change . because of this, it is best to set the pressures in temperature conditions close to the ambient temperature anticipated during riding . -
Page 9: Using The Fox Pumps
The fox pumps your floAt X evol shocks ship with two foX air pumps, shown on the right . Air chamber # (EVOL Air chamber) 0 - 300 Psi high pressure pump for setting the EVOL air chamber pressure . - Page 10 to pressurize your shock: sTEp remove the EVOL air chamber cap to access the schrader valve . sTEp 2 thread the high pressure pump (300Psi) chuck valve onto the schrader valve until pressure registers on the pump gauge . this takes approximately six turns . do not over-tighten the pump on the air valve as this will damage the chuck pump seal .
- Page 11 Adjusting the pressures with the shocks instAlled on your AtV, you must mAke sure thAt the AtV is sAfely supported on A stAnd with the front wheels off the ground And the suspension fully extended. the Air pressures should only be set with the shocks in the fully extended position. this will ensure AccurAte, repeAtAble pressure settings. P/n: 605-00-060, rev . d | 2006 FLOAT x EVOL OwnEr’s mAnuAL...
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Page 12: Mounting The Float X Evol
Airshox, hAVe them instAlled by A trAined professionAl mechAnic. your floAt X evol Airshox should bolt onto your vehicle with no modification to the frame, control arms or A-arms . follow these steps to mount your shocks: sTEp mount the roost guards on the shock body using the supplied clamps . - Page 13 remove stock shocks from the vehicle . note location of spacers, etc . save the bolts, nuts, washers, etc . , as you will use these with your new floAt X evol Airshox . the pArt number for your pArticulAr floAt x eVol shock is engrAVed on the bAck side of the body cAp eyelet.
- Page 14 using the stock hardware, bolt the floAt X evol shocks into the bottom mount first . With the bottom bolt in, lift the suspension until the holes in the top shock reducers and the top shock mount align .
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Page 15: Setting Up The Float X Evol
The floaT x evol follow these steps in order to setup your floAt X evol shock: sTEp ensure that your Atv is safely supported on a stand with the front wheels off the ground and the suspension fully extended . - Page 16 sTEp set the desired pressure in the mAin air chamber using the foX standard pump (see usinG ThE FOx pumps on page 5) . the supplemental setup also provides a good starting point . sTEp lower the vehicle off the stand . measure and set rider sag, as described in the next sec- tion .
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Page 17: Measuring And Setting Rider Sag
X evol, it is necessary to adjust the vehicle ride-height or “sag . ” sag is how much the shock compresses, or “sags,” when you sit on your Atv . As a general rule, your vehicle’s sag should be 35% —... - Page 18 sTEp Aggressively bounce up and down on the quad several times and allow the quad to settle . due to the nAture of high-pressure seAls in Air shocks, the shocks mAy require An initiAl compression stroke to fully lubricAte internAl sliding surfAces to Allow for smooth operAtion. this is most AppArent After the AtV hAs been sitting for A while. sTEp gently assume a seated position . sTEp 6 have a friend push down on the front end of the vehicle . While the suspension is compressed, turn the bars back and forth .
- Page 19 . the front frame height should be approximately 1/4”-1/2” higher than the rear . if your Atv is sitting too low in the front, increase the mAin air chamber pressure in the floAt X evol using the pump and repeat all the steps above until you reach the desired sag setting .
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Page 20: Tuning The Float X Evol
Tuning The floaT x evol general guidelines go out and ride . tune your senses to what the Atv’s front end is doing . sometimes you know the Atv isn’t handling quite right but it may be hard to tell whether the problem is too little rebound damping or too much compression damping . -
Page 21: Spring Force
AdjusTEr scrEw air sleeve body cap . For slower rebound, turn the rebound adjuster knob clockwise . For faster rebound, turn the rebound adjuster knob counterclockwise . P/n: 605-00-060, rev . d | 2006 FLOAT x EVOL OwnEr’s mAnuAL... - Page 22 rebound damping TroubleshooTing symptom remedy - bucking set slower rebound - tops out too hard - packing in repetitive bumps set faster rebound - chatter symptoms of too much rebound damping the rear end tends to washout or slideout (this is called “oversteer”) on hard-packed sweeper turns with small bumps, especially on off-camber “washboard”...
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Page 23: Compression Damping
At high speed the front end takes medium square-edged bumps smoothly, but bottoms out too easily on larger bumps . bottoms out too easily off jump and at high speeds over large square-edged bumps . P/n: 605-00-060, rev . d | 2006 FLOAT x EVOL OwnEr’s mAnuAL... -
Page 24: Maintaining The Float X Evol
Atv is ridden . As a guideline, if you race hard every weekend you may want to change the oil in your shock at least once during the season . otherwise, it is generally recommended to service the shock in the off-season . foX racing shox or an Authorized factory service center can perform this procedure . -
Page 25: Quick Setup Checklist
. • check the setup sheet supplied with your shock(s) for correct number of clicks . • see page 19 for more detail . P/n: 605-00-060, rev . d | 2006 FLOAT x EVOL OwnEr’s mAnuAL... -
Page 26: Tuning Notes
Tuning noTes:... - Page 27 P/n: 605-00-060, rev . d | 2006 FLOAT x EVOL OwnEr’s mAnuAL...
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Page 30: Quick Reference Guide
FoX Racing shox is not responsible for any damages to you or others arising from riding, transporting, or other use of your Float X Evol shock. In the event that your shock breaks or malfunctions, FoX Racing shox shall have no liability beyond the repair or replacement of your shock pursuant to the terms outlined in the warranty provisions of this manual. - Page 31 If it is determined that a Float X Evol requires a valving change within the first 90 days of ownership, FoX guarantee will perform the re-valve at no charge for the original consumer. the consumer is required to follow the service policy procedure below and is responsible for all shipping costs to and from FoX Racing shox.
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