2. GENERAL INFORMATION STRYKER 125/150 POOR SUSPENSION PERFORMANCE Symptom Probable Cause (Front and rear tire pressures are normal) Weak shock spring Suspension is too soft Excessive load Shock damper oil leaking Suspension is too hard Bent fork tube or damper rod Fork slider and tube binding Suspension is noisy Fork tube and spring binding Fork slider and tube binding POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE Symptom Probable Cause (Adjust brake according to standards) Worn brake linings Index mark on brake Worn brake cam contacting area on panel aligns with wear brake shoes indicator arrow Worn brake cam Worn brake drum Worn brake linings Brake squeaks Foreign matter on brake linings Rough brake drum contacting area Sluggish or elongated brake cables Expanding Brake shoes improperly contact Brake performance is brake drum poor Brake Water and mud in brake system Oil or grease on brake linings 2-29