Starting Off; Shifting, Riding - Husqvarna TX 125 Owner's Manual

9 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
(TX 125 EU)
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Press the kick starter robustly through its full range.
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Do not open the throttle.
(All 150/250/300 models)
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Press the electric starter button or press the kick starter robustly through its full range.
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Press the electric starter button for a maximum of 5 seconds. Wait for 30 seconds before a further attempt at start-
ing.
At temperatures below 15 °C (60 °F), several attempts at starting may be necessary to warm-up the lithium-ion bat-
tery and thereby increase the starting power.
Do not open the throttle.
9.3

Starting off

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Switch on the light before riding. This will make it easier for other road users to see you.
When you are riding, the side stand must be folded up and secured with the rubber band.
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Pull the clutch lever, engage 1st gear, release the clutch lever slowly, and simultaneously open the throttle carefully.
9.4

Shifting, riding

Warning
Danger of accidents If you change down at high engine speed, the rear wheel blocks and the engine races.
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Do not change into a low gear at high engine speed.
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If you hear unusual noises while riding, stop immediately, switch off the engine, and contact an authorized Husqvarna
Motorcycles workshop.
First gear is used for starting off and for steep inclines.
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Shift into a higher gear when conditions allow (incline, road situation, etc.). To do so, release the throttle while simultaneously
pulling the clutch lever, shift into the next gear, release the clutch lever and open the throttle.
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If the choke function was activated, deactivate the choke function after the engine has warmed up.
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After reaching maximum speed by fully opening the throttle grip, turn the throttle back so it is ¾ open. This will barely reduce
the speed but fuel consumption will be considerably lower.
– Always open the throttle only as much as the engine can handle – abrupt throttle opening increases fuel consumption.
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To shift down, apply the brakes and close the throttle at the same time.
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Pull the clutch lever and shift into a lower gear, release the clutch lever slowly, and either open the throttle or shift again.
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Switch off the engine if running at idle or standing for a long time.
Guideline
≥ 2 min
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Avoid frequent and longer slipping of the clutch. As a result the gear oil, engine and cooling system heat up.
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Ride at a low engine speed instead of at a high engine speed with a slipping clutch.
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