Checking The Tire Condition - Husqvarna 2014 FC 250 EU Owner's Manual

13 WHEELS, TIRES
13.5

Checking the tire condition

Info
Only mount tires approved and/or recommended by Husqvarna.
Other tires could have a negative effect on riding behavior.
The type, condition and air pressure of the tires all have an important impact on the riding behavior of the motorcycle.
The tires mounted on the front and rear wheels must have a similar profile.
Worn tires have a negative effect on riding behavior, especially on wet surfaces.
Main work
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Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
» If the wheel bearing is damaged or worn:
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Change the wheel bearing.
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Clean and grease the shaft seal rings
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Insert the spacers.
101848-11
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Position the rear wheel and insert wheel spindle
The brake linings are correctly positioned.
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Put the chain on.
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Position chain adjuster
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Make sure that chain adjusters
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Check the chain tension. (
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Tighten nut
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters (32 mm (1.18 in)) enables
different secondary ratios with the same chain length.
Chain adjusters
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Operate the foot brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings are in contact with the
brake disc and there is a pressure point.
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Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Examine the front and rear tires for cuts, foreign bodies and other damage.
» If you find cuts, foreign bodies or other damage on a tire:
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Change the tire.
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Check the depth of the tread.
Info
Note local national regulations concerning the minimum tread depth.
Minimum tread depth
400602-10
x
1
3 4
. Mount nut
3 are fitted correctly on adjusting screws
p. 49)
4
.
3
can be turned by 180°.
A
and contact surface of the spacers.
2
.
, but do not tighten it yet.
M20x1.5 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
p. 32)
≥ 2 mm (≥ 0.08 in)
66
5 .