7 PREPARING FOR USE
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Preparing vehicle for low temperatures or snow
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Warning
Danger of scalding During motorcycle
operation, the coolant gets very hot and is
under pressure.
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Do not open the radiator, the radiator
hoses or other cooling system compo-
nents if the engine or the cooling system
are at operating temperature.
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Allow the cooling system and the engine
to cool down before you open the radiator,
the radiator hoses or other components of
the cooling system.
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In the event of scalding, rinse the area
affected immediately with lukewarm water.
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Change the radiator cap.
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Adjust the secondary drive to the road conditions.
Info
The engine oil heats up quickly when the clutch is
operated frequently due to an excessively high sec-
ondary ratio.
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Clean the chain.
Chain cleaner (
p. 129)
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Clean the radiator fins.
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Straighten bent radiator fins carefully.
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Check the coolant level. (
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Mount the air filter rain cover.
Air filter rain cover (79006921000)
Info
Observe the fitting instructions for Husqvarna Motor-
cycles accessories.
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Adjust the carburetor jetting and setting.
Info
The recommended carburetor tuning is available from
your authorized Husqvarna Motorcycles workshop.
p. 96)