Running In The Engine; Preparing The Vehicle For Difficult Riding Conditions - Husqvarna TC 85 2017 Owner's Manual

7 PREPARING FOR USE
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Carefully read the entire Owner's Manual together with your child before going for the first ride.
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Pay special attention to the safety warnings and injury risks.
Explain to your child the techniques of riding and falling, e.g. how shifting weight can influence handling characteristics.
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Familiarize your child with the controls.
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Adjust the basic position of the clutch lever. (
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Adjust the free travel of the handbrake lever. (
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Adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever.
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Before using the vehicle for the first time, ensure that the basic settings of the chassis are suitable for the weight of your child.
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Accustom your child to the handling of the motorcycle on suitable terrain, preferably on a large open meadow.
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To give your child a feeling for the brake system, you should push your child at first. Do not start the engine until your
child is able to apply the necessary front brake pressure.
Initially, let your child ride to another person who can help your child stop and turn.
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Erect obstacles for your child to navigate around to accustom your child to handling the vehicle.
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Your child should also try to ride as slowly as possible and in a standing position to get a better feeling for the vehicle.
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Do not let your child ride on terrain that exceed your child's capabilities and experience.
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Your child should hold the handlebar firmly with both hands and keep his or her feet on the footrests when riding.
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Do not exceed the maximum allowable rider weight.
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Maximum rider weight
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Check the spoke tension. (
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The spoke tension must be checked after half an hour of operation.
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Run the engine in. ( p. 16)
7.2

Running in the engine

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During the running-in phase, do not exceed the specified engine performance.
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Maximum engine performance
During the first 3 operating hours
During the first 5 operating hours
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Avoid fully opening the throttle!
7.3

Preparing the vehicle for difficult riding conditions

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Use of the vehicle under difficult conditions, such as on sand or on wet and muddy surfaces, can lead to considerably more
rapid wear of components such as the drive train, brake system, or suspension components. For this reason, it may be nec-
essary to inspect or replace parts before the next scheduled service.
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Seal the air filter box.
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Clean the air filter and air filter box.
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Check the air filter approx. every 30 minutes.
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Additionally secure the rubber grip. (
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Check the electrical connector for humidity and corrosion and to ensure it is firmly seated.
» If humidity, corrosion, or damage is found:
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Clean and dry the connector, or change it if necessary.
Difficult riding conditions are:
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Rides on dry sand. (
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Rides on wet sand. (
p. 52)
p. 55)
p. 68)
( p. 43)
( p. 43)
p. 52)
p. 17)
p. 18)
( p. 60)
75 kg (165 lb.)
< 70 %
< 100 %
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