Applying The Brakes - Husqvarna 701 Supermoto 2017 Owner's Manual

9 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
9.5

Applying the brakes

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.
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 Motorcycles
workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of accidents The brake system fails in the event of overheating.
If the foot brake lever is not released, the brake linings drag continuously.
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Take your foot off the foot brake lever when you are not braking.
Warning
Danger of accidents Longer stopping distance due to higher overall weight.
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Take the longer stopping distance into account when carrying a passenger and baggage.
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If the engine stalls (e.g. at a crossroads), just pull the clutch lever and press the elec-
tric starter button. You do not have to shift into neutral.
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Switch off the engine if running at idle or standing for a long time.
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Avoid frequent and longer slipping of the clutch. This heats the engine oil, the engine,
and the cooling system.
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Ride at a low engine speed instead of at a high engine speed with a slipping clutch.
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Stop immediately taking care not to endanger yourself or other road users if the mal-
function indicator lamp lights up during a trip.
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