Running-In The Engine; Preparing The Vehicle For Difficult Riding Conditions - Husqvarna FE 450 2016 Owner's Manual

8 PREPARING FOR USE
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Do not make any off-road trips that exceed your ability and experience.
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Hold the handlebar firmly with both hands and keep your feet on the footrests when riding.
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If you carry any luggage, make sure you fix it firmly as close as possible to the center of the vehicle and ensure even weight dis-
tribution between the front and rear wheels.
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Motorcycles react sensitively to any changes of weight distribution.
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Do not exceed the maximum permissible weight and the maximum permissible axle loads.
Guideline
Maximum permissible overall weight
Maximum permissible front axle load
Maximum permissible rear axle load
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Run in the engine. ( p. 26)
8.2

Running-in the engine

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During the running-in phase, do not exceed the specified engine speed and engine performance.
Guideline
Maximum engine speed
During the first operating hour
Maximum engine performance
During the first 3 operating hours
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Avoid fully opening the throttle!
8.3

Preparing the vehicle for difficult riding conditions

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Use of the vehicle under difficult conditions, such as on sand or on wet and muddy surfaces, can lead to considerably more
rapid wear of components such as the drive train, brake system, or suspension components. For this reason, it may be nec-
essary to inspect or replace parts before the next scheduled service.
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Clean the air filter and air filter box.
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Check the air filter approx. every 30 minutes.
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Seal the air filter box.
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Additionally secure the rubber grip. (
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Check the connectors and plug-in connectors for moisture and corrosion and to ensure that they are firmly seated.
» If humidity, corrosion or damage is found:
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Clean and dry the parts or change them if necessary.
Difficult riding conditions are:
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Rides on dry sand. (
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Rides on wet sand. (
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Rides on wet and muddy surfaces. (
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Rides at high temperature and slow speed. (
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Rides at low temperature or in snow. (
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335 kg (739 lb.)
145 kg (320 lb.)
190 kg (419 lb.)
7,000 rpm
≤ 75 %
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