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22 TECHNICAL DATA

22.3

Capacities

22.3.1

Engine oil

Engine oil

1.10 l (1.16 qt.)

Engine oil (SAE 10W/50) (

p. 91)

Alternative engine oil for harsh

operating conditions and

increased performance

Engine oil (SAE 10W/60)

(

p. 91)

22.3.2

Coolant

Coolant

0.95 l (1 qt.)

Coolant (

p. 91)

Coolant (mixed ready to use) (

p. 91)

22.3.3

Fuel

Total fuel tank capacity,

approx.

7.5 l (1.98 US gal)

Super unleaded (ROZ 95/RON 95/PON 91) (

p. 92)

22.4

Chassis

Frame

Central tube frame made of chrome molybdenum steel tubing

Fork

WP Suspension

Up Side Down 4860 MXMA CC

Suspension travel

Front

300 mm (11.81 in)

Suspension travel

Rear

317 mm (12.48 in)

Fork offset

22 mm (0.87 in)

Shock absorber

WP Suspension

5018 BAVP DCC

Brake system

Disc brakes, brake calipers on floating bearings

Brake discs - diameter

Front

260 mm (10.24 in)

Rear

220 mm (8.66 in)

Brake discs - wear limit

Front

2.5 mm (0.098 in)

Rear

3.5 mm (0.138 in)

Tire air pressure, offroad

Front

1.0 bar (15 psi)

Rear

1.0 bar (15 psi)

Secondary ratio

13:50

Chain

5/8 x 1/4"

Available rear sprockets

48, 50, 52

Steering head angle

63.5°

Wheelbase

1,495±10 mm (58.86±0.39 in)

Seat height, unloaded

992 mm (39.06 in)

Ground clearance, unloaded

375 mm (14.76 in)

Weight without fuel, approx.

104.1 kg (229.5 lb.)

Maximum permissible front axle load

145 kg (320 lb.)

Maximum permissible rear axle load

190 kg (419 lb.)

Maximum permissible overall weight

335 kg (739 lb.)

Summary of Contents for 2014 FC 250 EU

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 2014 FC 250 EU Art no 3402002en ...

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Page 3: ...ifica tions prices colors forms materials services designs equipment etc without prior notice and without specifying reasons to adapt these to local conditions as well as to stop production of a particular model without prior notice Husqvarna accepts no liability for deliv ery options deviations from illustrations and descriptions as well as misprints and other errors The models portrayed partly c...

Page 4: ... 21 8 6 Stopping parking 21 8 7 Transport 22 8 8 Refueling 22 9 SERVICE SCHEDULE 24 9 1 Service schedule 24 9 2 Service work as additional order 25 10 TUNING THE CHASSIS 26 10 1 Checking the basic chassis setting with the rider s weight 26 10 2 Compression damping of the shock absorber 26 10 3 Adjusting the low speed compression damping of the shock absorber 26 10 4 Adjusting the high speed compre...

Page 5: ... 12 10 Checking the rear brake fluid level 60 12 11 Adding rear brake fluid x 60 12 12 Checking the rear brake linings 61 12 13 Changing the rear brake linings x 62 13 WHEELS TIRES 64 13 1 Removing the front wheel x 64 13 2 Installing the front wheel x 64 13 3 Removing the rear wheel x 65 13 4 Installing the rear wheel x 65 13 5 Checking the tire condition 66 13 6 Checking the tire air pressure 67...

Page 6: ...cal understanding In the interest of your own safety have these jobs performed by an authorized Husqvarna workshop There your motorcycle will be opti mally cared for by specially trained experts using the special tools required Identifies a page reference more information is provided on the specified page 1 2 Formats used The following typographical formats are used Specific name Identifies a prop...

Page 7: ...er that will lead to environmental damage if the appropriate measures are not taken 2 4 Tampering warning Tampering with the noise control system is prohibited Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof 1 The removal or rendering inoperative by any person other than for purposes of maintenance repair or replacement of any device or element of design incorporated into any new v...

Page 8: ... is required The manufacturer instructions for use must be followed After disassembly clean the parts that are to be reused and check them for damage and wear Change damaged or worn parts After you complete the repair or service work check the operating safety of the vehicle 2 8 Environment If you use your motorcycle responsibly you can ensure that problems and conflicts do not occur To protect th...

Page 9: ...y Power parts for your vehicle can be found on the Husqvarna website International Husqvarna website www husqvarna motorcycles com 3 4 Service A prerequisite for perfect operation and prevention of premature wear is that the service care and tuning work on the engine and chas sis is properly carried out as described in the Owner s Manual Incorrect adjustment and tuning of the engine and chassis ca...

Page 10: ... 4 1 View of vehicle front left side example B01821 10 1 Hand brake lever p 11 2 Clutch lever p 11 3 Filler cap 4 Fork rebound setting 5 Cold start button p 13 6 Shift lever p 14 7 Air filter box lid 8 Plug in stand p 15 ...

Page 11: ...822 10 1 Kill switch p 11 2 Electric starter button p 11 3 Throttle grip p 11 4 Fork compression adjustment 5 Shock absorber rebound adjustment 6 Level viewer for brake fluid rear 7 Shock absorber compression adjustment 8 Level viewer engine oil 9 Foot brake lever p 14 ...

Page 12: ...ring head 5 3 Engine number 401949 10 The engine number 1 is stamped on the left side of the engine under the engine sprocket 5 4 Fork part number 401947 10 The fork part number 1 is stamped on the inner side of the axle clamp 5 5 Shock absorber part number 0 0 1 1 401948 10 The shock absorber part number 1 is stamped on the top of the shock absorber above the adjusting ring on the engine side ...

Page 13: ...bar 6 4 Kill switch B01827 10 Kill switch 1 is fitted on the left side of the handlebar Possible states Kill switch in the basic position In this position the ignition circuit is closed and the engine can be started Kill switch pressed In this position the ignition circuit is interrupted a running engine stops and a non running engine will not start 6 5 Electric starter button B01828 10 The electr...

Page 14: ... Overview of indicator lamps B01831 10 Possible states FI warning lamp MIL lights up flashes orange The OBD onboard diagnosis has identified an emissions or safety critical fault 6 9 Opening the filler cap Danger Fire hazard Fuel is highly flammable Never refuel the vehicle near open flames or burning cigarettes and always switch off the engine first Be careful that no fuel is spilt especially on ...

Page 15: ...ld start button 1 is fitted on the left on the throttle valve body The injection system extends the injection time if the engine is cold and the outside tem perature is low To help the engine burn the increased amount of fuel it must be sup plied with additional oxygen by pulling the cold start button Possible states The cold start button is activated The cold start button is pulled out all the wa...

Page 16: ...ted with the idle speed adjusting screw 1 Increase the idle speed by turning the idle speed adjusting screw clockwise Decrease the idle speed by turning the idle speed adjusting screw counterclockwise 6 13 Shift lever 401950 10 Shift lever 1 is mounted on the left side of the engine 401950 13 The gear positions can be seen in the photograph The neutral or idle position is between the first and sec...

Page 17: ... 6 15 Plug in stand 0 0 1 1 402001 10 The holder for the plug in stand 1 is the left side of the wheel spindle The plug in stand is used to park the motorcycle Info Remove the plug in stand before starting on a trip ...

Page 18: ...the foot brake lever when you are not braking Warning Danger of accidents Unstable riding behavior Do not exceed the maximum permissible weight and axle loads Warning Risk of misappropriation Usage by unauthorized persons Never leave the vehicle while the engine is running Secure the vehicle against use by unauthorized persons Info When using your motorcycle remember that others may feel disturbed...

Page 19: ...mponents For this reason it may be necessary to inspect or replace parts before the next scheduled service Husqvarna recommends using the specified engine oil when operating the vehicle under harsh conditions and to increase motorcycle performance Engine oil SAE 10W 60 p 91 Seal the air filter box x p 44 Clean the air filter and air filter box x p 43 Info Check the air filter approx every 30 minut...

Page 20: ...reparing for rides on wet sand B00437 01 Fit a waterproofing device on the air filter Waterproofing device for air filter 77206921100 Info Observe the Husky Power fitting instructions 600868 01 Clean the chain Fit the steel sprocket Tip Do not grease the chain Clean the radiator fins Straighten bent radiator fins carefully If used in sand regularly replace the piston every 20 operating hours 7 6 P...

Page 21: ...s Info The engine oil quickly gets hot if the clutch has to be operated very often due to an excessively high secondary drive Clean the chain Clean the radiator fins Straighten bent radiator fins carefully Check the coolant level p 72 7 8 Preparing for rides at low temperatures or in snow B00437 01 Fit a waterproofing device on the air filter Waterproofing device for air filter 77206921100 Info Ob...

Page 22: ...ck the air filter Check the settings of all controls and ensure that they can be operated smoothly Check all screws nuts and hose clamps regularly for tightness Check the fuel reserves 8 2 Starting Danger Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result in unconsciousness and or death When running the engine always make sure there is sufficient ventilation and do not start ...

Page 23: ... to be standing for a long time Guideline 1 min Avoid frequent and longer slipping of the clutch This heats the engine oil the engine and the cooling system Ride with a lower engine speed instead of with a high engine speed and a slipping clutch 8 5 Applying the brakes Warning Danger of accidents If you brake too hard the wheels can lock Adapt your braking to the traffic situation and the road con...

Page 24: ... over 8 8 Refueling Danger Fire hazard Fuel is highly flammable Never refuel the vehicle near open flames or burning cigarettes and always switch off the engine first Be careful that no fuel is spilt especially on hot vehicle components Clean up spilt fuel immediately The fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and may emerge if overfilled Follow the instructions on refueling Warning Danger of poi...

Page 25: ...e Open the filler cap p 12 A A 401522 10 Fill the fuel tank with fuel up to measurement A Guideline Measurement of A 35 mm 1 38 in Total fuel tank capacity approx 7 5 l 1 98 US gal Super unleaded ROZ 95 RON 95 PON 91 p 92 Close the filler cap p 13 ...

Page 26: ...n out x Check the spoke tension p 67 Check the chain rear sprocket engine sprocket and chain guide p 50 Check the chain tension p 49 Grease all moving parts e g hand lever chain and check for smooth operation x Check rectify the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch p 53 Check the front brake fluid level p 56 Check the free travel of the hand brake lever p 55 Check the steering head bearing play p 3...

Page 27: ...e the steering head bearing x p 38 Change the spark plug and spark plug connector x Change the piston x Check measure the cylinder x Check the cylinder head x Change the valves valve springs and valve spring seats x Check the camshaft and cam lever x Change the connecting rod conrod bearing and crank pin x Check the transmission and shift mechanism x Check the oil pressure regulator valve x Change...

Page 28: ...ear wheel suspension and not to the vehicle speed The high speed setting for example has an effect on the landing after a jump the rear wheel suspension compresses more quickly The low speed setting for example has an effect when riding over long ground swells the rear wheel suspension compresses more slowly These two ranges can be adjusted separately although the transition between high speed and...

Page 29: ...ber of turns corresponding to the shock absorber type Guideline Compression damping high speed Comfort 2 5 turns Standard 2 turns Sport 1 5 turns Info Turn clockwise to increase damping turn counterclockwise to reduce damp ing 10 5 Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock absorber Caution Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury The shock absorber is filled with hi...

Page 30: ...is the difference between measurements A and B Check the static sag Static sag 30 mm 1 18 in If the static sag is less or more than the specified value Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber x p 29 10 8 Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber 0 0 A A 0 0 C C 400990 10 Measure distance A of rear wheel unloaded p 28 With another person holding the motorcycle the rider wearing full pro...

Page 31: ... is not under tension Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring 2 to measurement A Guideline Spring preload 12 mm 0 47 in Info Depending on the static sag and or the riding sag it may be necessary to increase or decrease the spring preload Tighten screw 1 Guideline Screw shock absorber adjusting ring M5 5 Nm 3 7 lbf ft Finishing work Install the shock absorber x p 41 Remove the motorcycle from ...

Page 32: ...ulic compression damping determines the fork suspension behavior B01846 10 Turn adjusting screws 1 clockwise all the way Info Adjusting screws 1 are located at the top end of the fork legs Make the same adjustment on both fork legs Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the fork type Guideline Compression damping Comfort 14 clicks Standard 12 clicks Sport 10 clicks Info Tur...

Page 33: ...be mounted in the position that is most comfortable for the rider 10 15 Adjusting the handlebar position x B00375 10 Remove screws 1 Take off the handlebar clamps Take off the handlebar and lay it to one side Info Protect the components against damage by covering them Do not bend the cables and lines Remove screws 2 Remove the handlebar support Place the handlebar support in the required position ...

Page 34: ...e Danger of damage The parked vehicle may roll away or fall over Always place the vehicle on a firm and even surface 0 0 1 1 402001 10 Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand Remove the lift stand To park the motorcycle insert plug in stand 1 into the left side of the wheel spin dle Info Remove the plug in stand before starting on a trip 11 3 Bleeding the fork legs Preparatory work Raise the mot...

Page 35: ... legs Press the dust boots back into their normal position Remove excess oil Finishing work Position the fork protection p 33 Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand p 32 11 5 Loosening the fork protection B01849 10 Remove screws 1 and take off the clamp Remove screws 2 on the left fork leg Push the fork protection downwards Remove the screws on the right fork leg Push the fork protection downwa...

Page 36: ...ain work Position the fork legs Bleeder screws 1 face forward Info Grooves are milled into the side of the upper end of the fork legs The sec ond milled groove from the top must be flush with the top edge of the upper triple clamp B01850 11 Tighten screws 2 Guideline Screw top triple clamp M8 17 Nm 12 5 lbf ft Tighten screws 3 Guideline Screw bottom triple clamp M8 12 Nm 8 9 lbf ft B00300 11 Posit...

Page 37: ... leg Mount and tighten the screws Guideline Remaining screws chassis M6 10 Nm 7 4 lbf ft Finishing work Install the fork legs x p 34 Install the front wheel x p 64 11 11 Removing the lower triple clamp x Preparatory work Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand p 32 Remove the front wheel x p 64 Remove the fork legs x p 33 Remove the start number plate p 38 Remove the front fender p 39 B01864 10 M...

Page 38: ...oned Slide on protective ring 2 and O ring 3 B01867 10 Position the upper triple clamp with the steering Mount screw 4 but do not tighten yet B01868 10 Position the fork legs Bleeder screws 5 face forward Info Grooves are milled into the side of the upper end of the fork legs The sec ond milled groove from the top must be flush with the top edge of the upper triple clamp B01869 10 Fully tighten sc...

Page 39: ...s and brake and clutch lines can move freely and are routed correctly Check the steering head bearing play p 37 Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand p 32 11 13 Checking the steering head bearing play Warning Danger of accidents Unstable vehicle handling from incorrect steering head bearing play Adjust the steering head bearing play without delay Your authorized Husqvarna workshop will be glad...

Page 40: ...in work Loosen screws 1 Remove screw 2 Loosen and retighten screw 3 Guideline Screw top steering head M20x1 5 12 Nm 8 9 lbf ft Using a plastic hammer tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid strains Fully tighten screws 1 Guideline Screw top triple clamp M8 17 Nm 12 5 lbf ft Mount and tighten screw 2 Guideline Screw top steering stem M8 17 Nm 12 5 lbf ft Loctite 243 Finishing work Check the ...

Page 41: ...age Position brake line 2 in the brake line guide 11 18 Removing the front fender Preparatory work Remove the start number plate p 38 B01876 10 Main work Remove screws 1 and 2 Remove the front fender 11 19 Installing the front fender B01876 10 Main work Position the front fender Mount and tighten screws 1 and 2 Guideline Remaining screws chassis M6 10 Nm 7 4 lbf ft Finishing work Install the start...

Page 42: ... the motorcycle with the lift stand p 32 B01877 10 Main work Remove screw 1 Remove screw cap 2 B01878 10 Press angle lever 3 toward the rear Press linkage lever 4 downward B01879 10 Detach springs 5 Spring hooks 50305017000 Remove screw 6 and take off the manifold B01880 10 Raise the swingarm ...

Page 43: ...absorber M10 60 Nm 44 3 lbf ft Loctite 2701 B01883 10 Lower the swingarm B01879 11 Position the manifold Attach springs 2 Spring hooks 50305017000 Mount and tighten screw 3 Guideline Remaining screws chassis M8 25 Nm 18 4 lbf ft B01877 11 Position the angle lever and linkage lever Mount and tighten fitting 4 Guideline Nut linkage lever to angle lever M14x1 5 80 Nm 59 lbf ft Mount and tighten screw...

Page 44: ...lar bushing of the fuel tank lower it at the rear and simultaneously push it forward Make sure that the seat is correctly locked in Mount and tighten the screws for securing the seat Guideline Remaining screws chassis M6 10 Nm 7 4 lbf ft 11 24 Removing the air filter box lid B01938 10 Release catch 1 pull off the air filter box lid sideways in areas A and B and remove toward the rear 11 25 Install...

Page 45: ...filter sup port Remove the air filter from the air filter support 11 27 Installing the air filter x 101351 10 Main work Mount the clean air filter on the air filter support Grease the air filter in area A B01885 10 Insert both parts together position them and fasten them using air filter holder 1 in area B The arrow of marking UP faces up Info If the air filter is not correctly mounted dust and di...

Page 46: ...r box x 401559 01 Seal the air filter box in the marked area A 11 30 Removing the main silencer Warning Danger of burns The exhaust system gets very hot when the vehicle is driven Allow the exhaust system to cool down Do not touch hot components Preparatory work Remove the right side cover p 45 B01886 10 Main work Disconnect spring 1 Remove screws 2 and take off the main silencer 11 31 Installing ...

Page 47: ...ain silencer p 44 C00494 10 Main work Remove all screws from the main silencer Take off silencer cap 1 and O ring 2 Take off outer tube 3 and O ring 4 Pull the glass fiber yarn filling 5 from inner tube 6 Clean the parts that are to be reinstalled Mount the new glass fiber yarn filling 5 on the inner tube Slide O ring 4 and outer tube 3 over the glass fiber yarn filling Insert O ring 2 and silence...

Page 48: ... contact with the skin eyes or clothing Do not breathe in the fuel vapors If contact occurs with the eyes rinse with water immediately and contact a physician Immediately clean contaminated areas on the skin with soap and water If fuel is swallowed contact a physician immediately Change clothing that is contaminated with fuel Store fuel prop erly in a suitable canister and keep away from children ...

Page 49: ...ous and a health hazard Fuel must not come into contact with the skin eyes or clothing Do not breathe in the fuel vapors If contact occurs with the eyes rinse with water immediately and contact a physician Immediately clean contaminated areas on the skin with soap and water If fuel is swallowed contact a physician immediately Change clothing that is contaminated with fuel Main work Check the throt...

Page 50: ...ain for coarse dirt accumulation If the chain is very dirty Clean the chain p 48 11 38 Cleaning the chain Warning Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the tires reduces their grip Remove oil and grease with a suitable cleaning material Warning Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the brake discs Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease and clean them wit...

Page 51: ...g work Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand p 32 11 40 Adjusting the chain tension Warning Danger of accidents Danger caused by incorrect chain tension If the chain is too taut the components of the secondary power transmission chain engine sprocket rear sprocket bearings in the transmission and in the rear wheel will be under additional load In addition to premature wear this can cause the c...

Page 52: ...rt of the chain with the specified weight A Guideline Weight chain wear measurement 10 15 kg 22 33 lb Measure the distance B of 18 chain rollers in the lower chain section Info Chain wear is not always even so you should repeat this measurement at different chain positions Maximum distance B at the longest chain section 272 mm 10 71 in If the distance B is greater than the specified measurement Ch...

Page 53: ...on the front of the chain guide If the light part of the chain guide is worn Change the chain sliding piece x B01928 01 Check that the chain guide is firmly seated If the chain guide is loose Tighten the chain guide Guideline Remaining screws chassis M6 10 Nm 7 4 lbf ft Finishing work Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand p 32 11 42 Checking the frame x 402015 01 Check the frame for cracking a...

Page 54: ...the fuel tank x p 46 B01897 10 Main work Check the throttle cable routing Both throttle cables must be routed to the throttle valve body side by side behind the handlebars and above the fuel tank bearing If the throttle cable is not routed as specified Correct the throttle cable routing Finishing work Install the fuel tank x p 47 Mount the seat p 42 11 45 Checking the rubber grip 401197 01 Check t...

Page 55: ...ted Turn the adjusting screw by hand only and do not apply any force Do not make any adjustments while riding 11 48 Checking rectifying the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch Info The fluid level rises with increased wear of the clutch lining discs C00444 10 Move the clutch fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position Remove screws 1 Remove cover 2 with membrane 3 Check the f...

Page 56: ...ling is possible Info Wash off overflowing or spilled brake fluid immediately with water Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted parts Brake fluid attacks paint Use only clean brake fluid from a sealed container C00445 10 Inject the liquid into the system until it escapes from openings 6 of the master cylinder without bubbles To prevent overflow drain fluid occasionally from the master cylin...

Page 57: ...the hand brake lever and the handlebar Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to decrease the distance between the hand brake lever and the handlebar The range of adjustment is limited Turn the adjusting screw by hand only and do not apply any force Do not make any adjustments while riding 12 3 Checking the brake discs Warning Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to worn brake dis...

Page 58: ... value this is an indication that the brake system is leaking or that the brake linings are completely worn down Check the brake system and do not continue riding Your autho rized Husqvarna workshop will be glad to help Warning Skin irritation Brake fluid can cause skin irritation on contact Avoid contact with skin and eyes and keep out of the reach of children Wear suitable protective clothing an...

Page 59: ... the brake linings for damage and cracking If damage or cracking is visible Change the front brake linings x p 57 12 7 Changing the front brake linings x Warning Danger of accident Brake system failure Maintenance work and repairs must be carried out professionally Your authorized Husqvarna workshop will be glad to help Warning Skin irritation Brake fluid can cause skin irritation on contact Avoid...

Page 60: ...stons Ensure that brake fluid does not flow out of the brake fluid reservoir extracting it by suction if it does Info Make sure when pushing back the brake pistons that you do not press the brake caliper against the spokes Remove cotter pin 4 pull out pin 5 and remove the brake linings Clean the brake caliper and brake caliper support 100397 01 Check that leaf spring 6 in the brake caliper and sli...

Page 61: ...just the free travel on foot brake lever according to specifications B01796 10 Disconnect spring 1 Move the foot brake lever back and forth between the end stop and the contact to the foot brake cylinder piston and check free travel A Guideline Free travel at foot brake lever 3 5 mm 0 12 0 2 in If the free travel does not meet specifications Adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever x p 59...

Page 62: ... this is an indication that the brake system is leaking or that the brake linings are completely worn down Check the brake system and do not continue riding Your autho rized Husqvarna workshop will be glad to help Warning Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to old brake fluid Change the brake fluid of the front and rear brake according to the service schedule Your authorized Husqvar...

Page 63: ... brake lines are not designed for DOT 5 brake fluid Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted parts Brake fluid attacks paint Use only clean brake fluid from a sealed container Preparatory work Check the rear brake linings p 61 B01903 10 Main work Stand the vehicle upright Remove screw cap 1 with membrane 2 and the O ring Add brake fluid to level A Brake fluid DOT 4 DOT 5 1 p 91 Mount and tigh...

Page 64: ...ake fluid etc should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations Info Never use DOT 5 brake fluid It is silicone based and purple in color Oil seals and brake lines are not designed for DOT 5 brake fluid Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted parts Brake fluid attacks paint Use only clean brake fluid from a sealed container B01904 10 Stand the vehicle upright Remove screw cap 1 w...

Page 65: ... 7 is mounted on the piston side of the brake lining Operate the foot brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings are in contact with the brake disc and there is a pressure point B01903 10 Add brake fluid to level A Brake fluid DOT 4 DOT 5 1 p 91 Mount and tighten screw cap 1 with membrane 2 and the O ring Info Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water ...

Page 66: ...e front wheel out of the fork Info Do not pull the hand brake lever when the front wheel is removed Always lay the wheel down in such a way that the brake disc is not damaged L00214 10 Remove spacers 3 13 2 Installing the front wheel x Warning Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the brake discs Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease and clean them wit...

Page 67: ...hen pushing back the brake piston that you do not press the brake caliper against the spokes Remove nut 1 Remove chain adjuster 2 Withdraw wheel spindle 3 only enough to allow the rear wheel to be pushed forward Push the rear wheel forward as far as possible Remove the chain from the rear sprocket Info Protect the components against damage by covering them Holding the rear wheel withdraw the wheel...

Page 68: ...hain adjusters 3 can be turned by 180 Operate the foot brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings are in contact with the brake disc and there is a pressure point Finishing work Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand p 32 13 5 Checking the tire condition Info Only mount tires approved and or recommended by Husqvarna Other tires could have a negative effect on riding behavior The type condit...

Page 69: ...the tire pressure does not meet specifications Correct the tire pressure Mount the protection cap 13 7 Checking the spoke tension Warning Danger of accidents Instable handling due to incorrect spoke tension Ensure that the spoke tension is correct Your authorized Husqvarna workshop will be glad to help Info A loose spoke causes wheel imbalance and rapidly leads to more loose spokes If the spokes a...

Page 70: ...cover 1 and disconnect the negative cable from the battery Pull back the positive terminal cover 2 and disconnect the positive cable from the battery Detach rubber band 3 from the bottom Lift the battery out 14 2 Installing the battery x B01789 10 Main work Insert the battery into the battery compartment with the terminals facing to the front Battery YTX5L BS p 88 Reconnect rubber band 1 Info Cont...

Page 71: ...with a high charging current shortens the battery s service life If the charging current charging voltage and charging time are exceeded electrolyte escapes through the safety valves This reduces the battery capacity If the battery is depleted from starting the vehicle repeatedly the battery must be charged immediately If the battery is left in a discharged state for an extended period it will bec...

Page 72: ...witch off all power consumers and switch off the engine Remove the air filter box lid p 42 L01651 10 Main work Take off protection caps 1 Remove the faulty main fuse 2 Info A defective fuse is indicated by a burned out fuse wire A A spare fuse 3 is located in the starter relay Install a new main fuse Fuse 58011109110 p 88 Check that the electrical equipment is functioning Tip Insert the spare fuse...

Page 73: ...se immediately with lukewarm water Warning Danger of poisoning Coolant is poisonous and a health hazard Coolant must not come into contact with the skin eyes or clothing If contact occurs with the eyes rinse with water imme diately and contact a physician Immediately clean contaminated areas on the skin with soap and water If coolant is swal lowed contact a physician immediately Change clothing th...

Page 74: ...evel does not meet specifications Correct the coolant level Alternative 1 Coolant p 91 Alternative 2 Coolant mixed ready to use p 91 Mount the radiator cap 15 4 Draining the coolant x Warning Danger of scalding During motorcycle operation the coolant gets very hot and is under pressure Do not remove the radiator cap radiator hoses or other cooling system components when the engine is hot Allow the...

Page 75: ...he skin with soap and water If coolant is swal lowed contact a physician immediately Change clothing that is contaminated with coolant Keep coolant out of reach of chil dren B01909 10 Make sure that screw 1 is tightened Position the motorcycle upright Pour coolant in up to measurement A above the radiator fins Guideline Dimension A over the radiator fins 10 mm 0 39 in Coolant 0 95 l 1 qt Coolant p...

Page 76: ...e the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range The idle speed must not change If the idle speed changes Adjust the play in the throttle cable x p 74 16 2 Adjusting the play in the throttle cable x Preparatory work Remove the seat p 42 Remove the fuel tank x p 46 Check the throttle cable routing p 52 B01910 10 Main work Move the handlebar to the straight ahead position Push back sleeves ...

Page 77: ...e shift lever Distance between shift lever and upper edge of boot 10 20 mm 0 39 0 79 in If the distance does not meet specifications Adjust the basic position of the shift lever x p 75 16 5 Adjusting the basic position of the shift lever x 401950 12 Remove screw 1 and take off shift lever 2 401951 10 Clean gear teeth A of the shift lever and shift shaft Mount the shift lever on the shift shaft in ...

Page 78: ...f the fuel line thoroughly with compressed air Info Under no circumstances should dirt enter into the fuel line Dirt clogs the injection valve Disconnect the plug in connection of the fuel line Pull fuel screen 2 out of the connecting piece Insert the new fuel screen all the way into the connecting piece Lubricate the O ring and connect the plug in connection of the fuel line Danger Danger of pois...

Page 79: ...d in applicable regulations Info Drain the engine oil only when the engine is warm Preparatory work Park the motorcycle on a level surface B01912 10 Main work Place a suitable container under the engine Remove oil drain plug 1 with the magnet and seal ring Info Do not remove screws 2 on both sides B01913 10 Remove screw plug 3 with oil screen 4 Completely drain the engine oil Thoroughly clean the ...

Page 80: ...d the motorcycle upright B01917 10 Remove the oil filler plug 8 with the O ring from the clutch cover and fill up with engine oil Engine oil 1 10 l 1 16 qt Engine oil SAE 10W 50 p 91 Alternative engine oil for harsh oper ating conditions and increased per formance Engine oil SAE 10W 60 p 91 Info Too little engine oil or poor quality engine oil results in premature wear to the engine Install and ti...

Page 81: ...ine oil SAE 10W 60 p 91 Info For optimal performance of the engine oil do not mix different types of engine oil If appropriate change the engine oil Install and tighten the oil filler plug with O ring Danger Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result in unconsciousness and or death When running the engine always make sure there is sufficient ventilation and do not sta...

Page 82: ...ater Spray very dirty areas with a normal motorcycle cleaner and then clean with a paint brush Info Use warm water containing normal motorcycle cleaner and a soft sponge Never apply motorcycle cleaner to a dry vehicle always rinse the vehicle with water first After rinsing the motorcycle with a gentle spray of water allow it to dry thoroughly Remove the closure of the exhaust system Warning Danger...

Page 83: ...rvice add fuel additive Refuel p 22 Clean the motorcycle p 80 Change the engine oil and oil filter clean the oil screen x p 77 Check the antifreeze and coolant level p 71 Drain the fuel from the fuel tanks into a suitable container Check the tire air pressure p 67 Remove the battery x p 68 Recharge the battery x p 69 Guideline Storage temperature of battery without direct sunlight 0 35 C 32 95 F S...

Page 84: ...er is very dirty Clean the air filter and air filter box x p 43 Fuel filter is very dirty Change the fuel filter x Defect in fuel injection system Read out the fault memory using the Husqvarna diagnostics tool x Exhaust system leaky deformed or too little glass fiber yarn filling in main silencer Check exhaust system for damage Change the glass fiber yarn filling of the main silencer x p 45 Valve ...

Page 85: ...HOOTING 83 Faults Possible cause Action Battery discharged Battery is not charging Check the charging voltage x Check the stator winding of the alternator x Unwanted power consumer Check the open circuit current x ...

Page 86: ...o low Engine coolant temperature sensor input signal too high Blink code FI warning lamp MIL 13 FI warning lamp MIL flashes 1x long 3x short Error level condition Intake air temperature sensor input signal too low Intake air temperature sensor input signal too high Blink code FI warning lamp MIL 15 FI warning lamp MIL flashes 1x long 5x short Error level condition Rollover sensor A D type input si...

Page 87: ...r 21 25 Alternator 12 V 66 W Ignition Contactless controlled fully electronic ignition with digital ignition adjustment Spark plug NGK LMAR9AI 8 Spark plug electrode gap 0 8 mm 0 031 in Cooling Water cooling permanent circulation of coolant by water pump Starting aid Electric starter 22 2 Engine tightening torques Nozzle crank chamber ventilation M4 2 Nm 1 5 lbf ft Loctite 243 Oil nozzle for alter...

Page 88: ...ubricated with engine oil Screw plug crankshaft location M8 10 Nm 7 4 lbf ft Screw timing chain tensioning rail M8 15 Nm 11 1 lbf ft Loctite 243 Screw engine sprocket M10 60 Nm 44 3 lbf ft Loctite 2701 Plug oil channel M10x1 15 Nm 11 1 lbf ft Loctite 243 Rotor screw M10x1 70 Nm 51 6 lbf ft Thread oiled with engine oil cone degreased Screw plug cam lever axis M10x1 10 Nm 7 4 lbf ft Screw unlocking ...

Page 89: ...ension travel Rear 317 mm 12 48 in Fork offset 22 mm 0 87 in Shock absorber WP Suspension 5018 BAVP DCC Brake system Disc brakes brake calipers on floating bearings Brake discs diameter Front 260 mm 10 24 in Rear 220 mm 8 66 in Brake discs wear limit Front 2 5 mm 0 098 in Rear 3 5 mm 0 138 in Tire air pressure offroad Front 1 0 bar 15 psi Rear 1 0 bar 15 psi Secondary ratio 13 50 Chain 5 8 x 1 4 A...

Page 90: ...10 clicks Spring length with preload spacer s 490 mm 19 29 in Spring rate Weight of rider 65 75 kg 143 165 lb 4 4 N mm 25 1 lb in Weight of rider 75 85 kg 165 187 lb 4 6 N mm 26 3 lb in Weight of rider 85 95 kg 187 209 lb 4 8 N mm 27 4 lb in Gas pressure 1 2 bar 17 psi Fork length 940 mm 37 01 in Oil capacity per cartridge 195 ml 6 59 fl oz Fork oil SAE 4 48601166S1 p 91 Oil capacity fork leg with...

Page 91: ...6 6 Nm 4 4 lbf ft Loctite 243 Screw electric starter cable connection M6 4 Nm 3 lbf ft Screw front brake disc M6 14 Nm 10 3 lbf ft Loctite 243 Screw rear brake disc M6 14 Nm 10 3 lbf ft Loctite 243 Screw throttle grip M6 5 Nm 3 7 lbf ft Fuel connection on fuel tank M8 10 Nm 7 4 lbf ft Nut foot brake lever stop M8 20 Nm 14 8 lbf ft Nut rear sprocket screw M8 35 Nm 25 8 lbf ft Loctite 2701 Nut rim l...

Page 92: ...t linkage lever on swingarm M14x1 5 80 Nm 59 lbf ft Nut linkage lever to angle lever M14x1 5 80 Nm 59 lbf ft Nut swingarm pivot M16x1 5 100 Nm 73 8 lbf ft Nut rear wheel spindle M20x1 5 80 Nm 59 lbf ft Screw top steering head M20x1 5 12 Nm 8 9 lbf ft Screw in nozzles cooling system M20x1 5 12 Nm 8 9 lbf ft Loctite 243 Screw front wheel spindle M24x1 5 45 Nm 33 2 lbf ft ...

Page 93: ... p 94 SAE 10W 60 KTM LC4 2007 Guideline Use only engine oils that comply with the specified standards see specifications on the container and that possess the correspond ing properties Synthetic engine oil Engine oil SAE 10W 50 Standard classification JASO T903 MA p 94 SAE p 94 SAE 10W 50 Guideline Use only engine oils that comply with the specified standards see specifications on the container an...

Page 94: ...8 ROZ 95 RON 95 PON 91 Guideline Only use unleaded super fuel that matches or is equivalent to the specified fuel grade Fuel with an ethanol content of up to 10 E10 fuel is safe to use Info Do not use fuel containing methanol e g M15 M85 M100 or more than 10 ethanol e g E15 E25 E85 E100 ...

Page 95: ...24 AUXILIARY SUBSTANCES 93 High viscosity grease Recommended supplier SKF LGHB 2 Rubber grip adhesive 00062030051 Recommended supplier KTM Sportmotorcycle AG GRIP GLUE ...

Page 96: ...vice intervals are demanded for automobile engines high performance at high engine speeds are in the foreground for motorcycle engines In most motorcycles the gearbox and the clutch are lubricated with the same oil as the engine The JASO MA Stan dard meets these special requirements SAE The SAE viscosity classes were defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers and are used for classifying oils ...

Page 97: ... level checking correcting 53 fluid changing 53 Clutch lever 11 basic position adjusting 53 Cold start button 13 Compression damping fork adjusting 30 Compression damping high speed shock absorber adjusting 27 Compression damping low speed shock absorber adjusting 26 Coolant draining 72 refilling 73 Coolant level checking 71 72 Cooling system 71 Customer service 7 D Difficult operating conditions ...

Page 98: ...moving from lift stand 32 O Oil filter changing 77 Oil screen cleaning 77 Operating substances 7 Overview of indicator lamps 12 Owner s Manual 6 P Plug in stand 15 Protective clothing 6 Putting into operation advice on first use 16 after storage 81 checks and maintenance before putting into operation 20 R Rear sprocket checking 50 Rear wheel installing 65 removing 65 Rebound damping fork adjusting...

Page 99: ...pacities 87 chassis 87 chassis tightening torques 89 electrical system 88 engine 85 engine tightening torques 85 fork 88 shock absorber 88 tires 88 Throttle cable play adjusting 74 checking 74 Throttle cable routing checking 52 Throttle grip 11 Tire air pressure checking 67 Tire condition checking 66 Transport 22 Troubleshooting 82 83 Type label 10 U Use definition 5 V View of vehicle front left 8...

Page 100: ... 3402002en 3402002en 11 2013 Husqvarna Motorcycles GmbH Stallhofnerstraße 3 5230 Mattighofen Austria Photo Mitterbauer Husqvarna Motorcycles GmbH ...

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