Running In The Engine - Husqvarna TC 65 Owner's Manual

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PREPARING FOR USE

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Carefully read the entire Owner's Manual together with your child before going for the first ride.

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Pay special attention to the safety warnings and injury risks.

Explain to your child the techniques of riding and falling, e.g. how shifting weight can influence handling characteristics.

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Familiarize your child with the controls.

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Adjust the basic position of clutch lever. (

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Adjust the basic position of the hand brake lever. (

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Adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever.

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Before using the vehicle for the first time, ensure that the basic settings of the chassis are suitable for the weight of your child.

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Accustom your child to the handling of the motorcycle on suitable terrain, preferably on a large open meadow.

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To give your child a feeling for the brake system, you should push your child at first. Do not start the engine until your

child is able to apply the necessary front brake pressure.

Initially, let your child ride to another person who can help your child stop and turn.

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Erect obstacles for your child to navigate around to accustom your child to handling the vehicle.

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Your child should also try to ride as slowly as possible and in a standing position to get a better feeling for the vehicle.

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Do not let your child ride on terrain that exceeds your child's capabilities and experience.

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Your child should hold the handlebar firmly with both hands and keep his or her feet on the footrests when riding.

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Make sure the maximum permissible weight of the rider is not exceeded.

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Maximum rider weight

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Check the spoke tension. (

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The spoke tension must be checked after half an hour of operation.

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Run the engine in. (

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