Driving Instructions; Check The Following Before Each Start - HUSABERG "05 Owner's Manual

CHECK THE FOLLOWING BEFORE EACH START

When you start off, the motorcycle must be in perfect technical
condition. For safety reasons, you should make a habit of performing an
overall check of your motorcycle before each start.
The following checks should be performed:
1 CHECK THE OIL LEVEL
Insufficient oil results in premature wear and consequently to engine
damage.
2 FUEL
Check that there is sufficient fuel in the tank; when closing the
filler cap, check that the tank venting hose is free of kinks.
3 CHAIN
A loose chain can fall from the chain wheels; an extremely worn chain
can tear, and insufficient lubrication can result in unnecessary wear
to the chain and chain wheels. Excessive tensioning of the chain will
put additional load on the components of the secondary drivetrain (chain,
bearings of transmission and rear wheel). Aside from resulting in pre-
mature wear, if worst comes to worst the chain may rupture or the coun-
tershaft of the transmission may break.
4 TIRES
Check for damaged tires. Tires showing cuts or dents must be repla-
ced. The tread depth must comply with the legal regulations. Also check
the air pressure. Insufficient tread and incorrect air pressure deterio-
rate the driving performance.
5 BRAKES
Check correct functioning of the braking system. Check for
sufficient brake fluid in the reservoir. The reservoirs have been desi-
gned in such a way that brake fluid does not need to be refilled even
when the brake pads are worn. If the level of brake fluid falls below
the minimum value, this indicates a leak in the braking system or com-
pletely worn out brake pads. Arrange for the braking system to be che-
cked by a Husaberg specialist, as complete failure of the braking sys-
tem can be avoided.
Also check the state of the brake hose and the thickness of the brake
linings.
Check free travel at the hand brake lever and foot brake lever.
6 CABLES
Check correct setting and easy running of all control cables.
7 COOLING FLUID
Check the level of the cooling fluid when the engine is cold.
8 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Check correct functioning of headlamps, tail-lights, brake lights,
indicators, control lamps and horn while the engine is running.
9 LUGGAGE
If you are taking luggage with you, check that this is securely faste-
ned.
10 REAR MIRROR
Checking the rear mirror setting.

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