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Stay Damper Disposal

NOTE:
  • The stay damper contains colorless, odorless, nontoxic gas.
  1. Wear protective eye wear.
  2. Position the stay damper horizontally.
    Fig 1: Cutting Stay Damper Using Metal Saw
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  3. Drain gas and oil by cutting the position indicated in the figure to a 2-3 mm {0.08-0.11 in}  depth using a metal saw.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful. The gas and oil may spray out with force.
  4. Verify that the gas and oil is drained completely by pulling and pushing the piston rod several times with the cut position facing downward.
    Fig 2: Pulling/Pushing Piston Rod
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  5. Cut off the bottom of the stay damper.
    Fig 3: Cutting Bottom Of Stay Damper
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  6. Dispose of the stay damper.