Stopping, Parking; Transport - Husqvarna TC 125 2017 Owner's Manual

8 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
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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Make use of the braking effect of the engine when driving down long downhill stretches. To do so, shift back one or two gears,
but do not overrev the engine. You will need to apply the brakes far less often and the brake system will not overheat.
8.6

Stopping, parking

Warning
Risk of misappropriation People who act without authorization endanger themselves and others.
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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 system 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
Material damage The vehicle may be damaged by incorrect procedure when parking.
Significant damage may be caused if the vehicle rolls away or falls over.
The components for parking the vehicle are designed only for the weight of the vehicle.
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Park the vehicle on a firm and level surface.
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Ensure that nobody sits on the vehicle when the vehicle is parked on a stand.
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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Apply the brakes on the motorcycle.
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Shift gear to neutral.
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Press and hold the kill switch
(All TC models)
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Turn handle of the fuel tap to the OFF position. (Figure F00230-10
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Rest the vehicle on the plug-in stand.
(TX 300)
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Turn handle of the fuel tap to the OFF position. (Figure F00231-10
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Rest the vehicle on the side stand.
8.7

Transport

Note
Danger of damage The parked vehicle can roll away or fall over.
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Park the vehicle on a firm and level surface.
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.
while the engine is idling until the engine stops.
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