Starting Off; Shifting, Riding - Husqvarna FC 450 2020 Owner's Manual

8 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
8.6
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Pull the clutch lever, engage 1st gear, release the clutch lever slowly and simultaneously open the throttle
carefully.
8.7
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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 cold start button was pushed while starting, open the throttle briefly and release the throttle grip or
turn the throttle grip forward.
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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.
– Only open the throttle as much as the engine can handle – abrupt throttle grip opening increases fuel con-
sumption.
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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 you are likely to be running at idle speed or stationary for a long time.
Guideline
≥ 1 min
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Avoid frequent or lengthy slipping of the clutch. As a result the engine 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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Starting off

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.
Info
If unusual noises occur 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.
The cold start button goes to the basic position.
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1
Check locking lever to ensure it can move easily.
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Bend over the handlebars while sitting on the motorcycle.
Grip the rim and compress the fork.
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1
Press locking lever upward or downward and decom-
press slowly until the locking lever engages in lock ring
When the fork compresses for the first time, the locking
lever is released automatically.
Info
The Factory Start provides two settings for different
surface conditions.
2
.