Running In The Engine; Preparing The Vehicle For Difficult Operating Conditions; Preparing For Rides On Dry Sand - Husqvarna FC 250 EU 2015 Owner's Manual

7 PREPARING FOR USE
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Do not exceed the overall maximum permitted weight and the axle loads.
Guideline
Maximum permissible overall weight
Maximum permissible front axle load
Maximum permissible rear axle load
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Run in the engine. ( p. 17)
7.2

Running in the engine

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

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 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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Seal the air filter box.
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Clean the air filter and air filter box.
Info
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 operating conditions are:
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Rides on dry sand. (
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Rides on wet sand. (
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Rides on wet and muddy surfaces. (
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Rides at high temperatures and low speeds. (
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Rides at low temperatures or in snow. (
7.4

Preparing for rides on dry sand

( p. 45)
( p. 44)
p. 54)
p. 17)
p. 18)
p. 18)
p. 19)
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Fit a dust protection device on the air filter.
Dust protection device for air filter (77206920100)
B00435-01
335 kg (739 lb.)
145 kg (320 lb.)
190 kg (419 lb.)
7,000 rpm
≤ 75 %
p. 19)
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Observe the Husky Power fitting instructions.
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