Checks And Maintenance Steps For Winter Operation - Husqvarna FE 450 2016 Owner's Manual

19 CLEANING, CARE
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Checks and maintenance steps for winter operation

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If you use the vehicle in winter, you must expect salt on the roads. You should therefore take precautions against aggressive
road salt.
If the vehicle was operated in road salt, clean it with cold water after riding. Warm water would enhance the corrosive effects
of salt.
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Clean the motorcycle. (
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Clean the brake system.
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After EVERY trip on salted roads, thoroughly wash the brake calipers and
brake linings, in the cooled down and installed state, with cold water and
dry carefully.
After riding on salted roads, thoroughly wash the vehicle with cold water
and dry it well.
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Treat the engine, swingarm, and all other bright and zinc-plated parts (except for
the brake discs) with a wax-based corrosion inhibitor.
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Corrosion inhibitor is not permitted to come in contact with the brake
discs as this would greatly reduce the braking force.
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Clean the chain. (
p. 100)
p. 61)
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