Starting Off; Shifting, Riding; Applying The Brakes - Husqvarna FC 250 2017 Owner's Manual

8 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
8.5

Starting off

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Pull the clutch lever, engage 1st gear, release the clutch lever slowly and simultaneously open the throttle carefully.
8.6

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 Motorcy-
cles workshop.
First gear is used for starting off or for steep inclines.
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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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When you push the cold start button while starting, open the throttle briefly and release the throttle grip or turn the throttle grip
forward.
The cold start button goes to the basic position.
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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.
– Always open the throttle only as much as the engine can handle – abrupt throttle opening increases fuel consumption.
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Apply the brakes and close the throttle at the same time to shift down.
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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 expect to be standing for a long time.
Guideline
≥ 1 min
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Avoid frequent and longer 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 and a slipping clutch.
8.7

Applying the brakes

Warning
Danger of accidents Excessively forceful application of the brakes blocks the wheels.
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Adjust application of the brakes to the respective riding situation and riding surface conditions.
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 continue riding until the problem is eliminated. (Your authorized Husqvarna Motorcy-
cles workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of accidents Moisture and dirt impair the brake system.
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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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Braking should always be completed before you go into a bend. Change down to a lower gear appropriate to your road speed.
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On long downhill stretches, use the braking effect of the engine. Change down one or two gears, but do not overstress the
engine. In this way, you have to apply the brakes far less frequently and the brake system does not overheat.
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