Preparing The Vehicle For Difficult Operating Conditions; Preparing The Vehicle For Riding On Dry Sand - Husqvarna 250 XC TPI 2021 Owner's Manual

7 PREPARING FOR USE
7.4
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Prepare air filter box cover for securing.
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Clean the air filter and air filter box.
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Check the electrical connector for humidity and corrosion and to ensure it is firmly seated.
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Difficult operating conditions are:
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Preparing the vehicle for difficult operating conditions

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Use of the vehicle under difficult conditions, such as on sand or on wet and muddy circuits/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 necessary to inspect or replace parts before the next scheduled
service.
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Check the air filter approx. every 30 minutes.
If humidity, corrosion, or damage is found:
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Clean and dry the connector, or change it if necessary.
Rides on dry sand. ( p. 22)
Rides on wet sand. ( p. 23)
Rides on wet and muddy circuits. (
Riding at high temperatures or slow riding. (
Riding at low temperatures and in snow. (

Preparing the vehicle for riding on dry sand

M01129-01
( p. 63)
( p. 62)
p. 24)
p. 25)
p. 26)
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Check the radiator cap.
Value on the radiator cap
» If the indicated value does not correspond to the setpoint
value:
Warning
Danger of scalding During motorcycle oper-
ation, the coolant gets very hot and is under
pressure.
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Do not open the radiator, the radiator hoses
or other cooling system components if the
engine or the cooling system are at operat-
ing temperature.
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Allow the cooling system and the engine to
cool down before you open the radiator, the
radiator hoses or other components of the
cooling system.
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In the event of scalding, rinse the area
affected immediately with lukewarm water.
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Change the radiator cap.
1.8 bar (26 psi)