Braking; Stopping, Parking - Husqvarna TC 85 2023 Owner's Manual

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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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Your child should switch off the engine if it is likely to be running at idle speed or standing stationary for a
long time.
Guideline
≥ 2 min
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Your child should avoid frequent and extended slipping of the clutch. This causes the engine oil, engine and
cooling system to heat up.
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Insist that your child ride with a low speed instead of with a high speed and a slipping clutch.
8.5

Braking

Warning
Danger of accidents Excessively forceful application of the brakes blocks the wheels.
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Explain to your child that he or she must adapt the braking to the traffic situation and the road con-
ditions.
Warning
Danger of accidents A spongy pressure point on the front or rear brake reduces braking efficiency.
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Check the brake system and do not allow your child to continue riding until the problem is elimi-
nated. (Your authorized Husqvarna Motorcycles workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of accidents Moisture and dirt impair the brake system.
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Explain to your child that he or she must brake carefully several times to dry out and remove dirt
from the brake linings and the brake discs.
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On sandy, wet, or slippery surfaces, use the rear brake.
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Always finish braking before the going into a bend. Your child should change down to a lower gear appro-
priate to the road speed.
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Insist that your child take advantage of the braking action of the engine when riding on long downhills. To
do so, shift back one or two gears, but do not overrev the engine. Your child will need to apply the brakes
far less often and the brake system will not overheat.
8.6

Stopping, parking

Warning
Risk of injury People who act without authorization may not be familiar with the vehicle.
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Do not leave the vehicle unattended if the engine is running.
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Protect the vehicle against access by unauthorized persons.
Warning
Danger of burns Some vehicle components become very hot when the vehicle is operated.
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Do not touch any parts such as the exhaust system, radiator, engine, shock absorber, or brake sys-
tem before the vehicle parts have cooled down.
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Let the vehicle parts cool down before you perform any work on the vehicle.
Note
Fire hazard Hot vehicle components pose a fire hazard and explosion risk.
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Do not park the vehicle near to materials which are highly flammable or explosive.
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Allow the vehicle to cool down before covering it.
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