Instructions For Using The Motorcycle - Husqvarna TE125 2011 Bedienungs- Und Wartungsanleitung

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE MOTORCY-
CLE
NOTE*: If you are not familiar with the
motorcycle operation, read paragraphs
on "CONTROLS" before riding this mo-
torcycle.
PRE-RIDE CHECKS
Any time you ride your motorcycle, make a general in-
spection first and proceed to check the following:
- check fuel level and engine oil level;
- check brake fluid level;
- check the steering by turning the handlebar both ways,
fully home;
- check the tyre pressure;
- check the chain tension;
- check the throttle twistgrip and adjust it, if necessary;
- turn the ignition switch to IGNITION position;
- operate the turning indicators and check that the warn-
ing light comes on;
- check if the rear stop light is functioning;
- check that the display lights up and the lights turn on.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR RUNNING-IN
The exclusivity of the design, coupled to the high quality
of the materials used and the accuracy of the assembly,
guarantee the higher comfort right from the start. How-
ever, when running for the first 600 Km (372.82 mi.),
SCRUPULOUSLY follow the rules mentioned herebelow.
Please note that FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE RULES
MAY COMPROMISE THE LIFE AND THE PERFORMANCE OF
THE MOTORCYCLE:
- warm up the engine by running at low revs before us-
ing the motorcycle;
- avoid quick starts and never rev up the engine when in
low gear;
- ride at low speed until the engine is warmed up;
- apply both brakes several times to settle the pads and
the discs;
- do not maintain the same speed for a long time;
- do not ride for a long time without stopping;
- NEVER drive downhill with GEARBOX IN NEUTRAL, but
shift into gear to brake with the engine if necessary,
thus preventing the fast wear of the brake pads:
- Do not exceed 6000 RPM for the first 300 km (186.41
mi.) and do not rev up over 8000 RPM for the following
300 km (186.41 mi.).
TROUBLESHOOTING
The following list is used for troubleshooting and to find
the necessary remedies.
The engine does not start
- the starting procedures are not correctly followed: fol-
low the instructions given on paragraph "Starting the
engine"
- dirty spark plug: clean
- the spark plug does not spark: adjust the electrodes
gap
- faulty starter motor: repair or replace;
- faulty start button: replace the switch
The engine has starting troubles
- dirty or worn out spark plug: clean or replace
The engine starts, but it is erratic
- dirty or worn out spark plug: clean or replace
- faulty spark plug electrode gap: adjust;
The spark plug gets easily dirt:
- unfit spark plug: replace
The engine overheats
- the air flow on the radiators is blocked: clean
- Check fan and thermal switch for proper operation
- insufficient quantity of oil: top up
The engine lacks power
- dirty air filter: clean
- the spark plug electrode gap is too large: adjust;
- incorrect valve clearance: adjust;
- insufficient compression: check for the cause