Checks And Maintenance Steps For Winter Operation - Husqvarna 701 Enduro 2023 Owner's Manual

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Checks and maintenance steps for winter operation

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If you use the motorcycle in winter, salt can be expected on the roads. You should therefore take pre-
cautions against aggressive road salt.
After riding on salted roads, thoroughly clean the vehicle with cold water and dry it well. Warm water
enhances the corrosive effects of salt.
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The heat produced causes water at inaccessible loca-
tions in the engine and on the brake system to evapo-
rate.
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Push back the protection caps of the handlebar controls to
allow any water that has penetrated to evaporate.
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After the motorcycle has cooled down, lubricate all moving
parts and pivot points.
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Clean the chain. ( p. 58)
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Treat bare metal (except for brake discs and the exhaust sys-
tem) with a corrosion inhibitor.
Preserving materials for paints, metal and rubber
( p. 133)
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Treat all painted parts with a mild paint care product.
Perfect finish and high gloss polish for paints (
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Do not polish parts that were matte when delivered as
this would strongly impair the material quality.
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Treat all plastic parts and powder-coated parts with a mild
cleaning and care product.
Special cleaner for glossy and matte paint finishes, metal
and plastic surfaces (
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Lubricate the ignition/steering lock.
Universal oil spray ( p. 134)
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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 clean
the brake calipers and brake linings, after they have
cooled down and without removing them, with cold
water and dry them carefully.
After riding on salted roads, thoroughly clean the
motorcycle with cold water and dry it well.
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Treat the engine, the swingarm, and all other bare or zinc-
plated parts (except the brake discs) with a wax-based corro-
sion inhibitor.
p. 133)
p. 133)
p. 113)