Checking The Tire Condition - Husqvarna 2014 FC 450 EU Owner's Manual

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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 handling characteristics.
The type, condition and air pressure of the tires all have an important impact on the handling characteristics of the motorcycle.
The front and rear wheels must be mounted with tires with similar profiles.
Worn tires have a negative effect on handling characteristics, especially on wet surfaces.
Main work
Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
»
If the wheel bearing is damaged or worn:
Change the wheel bearing.
Clean and grease the shaft seal rings
Insert the spacers.
101848-11
Position the rear wheel and insert wheel spindle
The brake linings are correctly positioned.
Put the chain on.
B01791-10
Position chain adjuster
Make sure that chain adjusters
Check the chain tension. (
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
Operate the foot brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings are in contact with the
brake disc and there is a pressure point.
B01792-10
Finishing work
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Check the front and rear tires for cuts, run-in objects and other damage.
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If the tire exhibits cuts, run-in objects or other damage:
Change the tire.
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
.

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