Husqvarna 2014 FC 450 EU, Owner'S Manual

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20 TROUBLESHOOTING
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Faults Possible cause Action
The engine does not turn when the
starter button is pressed
Operating error
–
Carry out the start procedure. ( p. 20)
Battery is discharged
–
Charge the battery.
x
( p. 69)
–
Check the charging voltage.
x
–
Check the quiescent current.
x
–
Check the stator winding of the alternator.
x
Main fuse blown
–
Change the main fuse. ( p. 70)
Starter relay defective
–
Check the starter relay.
x
Starter motor defective
–
Check the starter motor.
x
Engine turns but does not start Coupling of fuel hose connection not
joined together
–
Join the fuel hose connection.
Idle speed is not set correctly
–
Adjust the idle speed.
x
( p. 75)
Spark plug oily or wet
–
Clean and dry the spark plug, or change it if
necessary.
Electrode distance (plug gap) of spark
plug too wide
–
Adjust the plug gap.
Guideline
Spark plug electrode gap
0.9 mm (0.035 in)
Short circuit cable in wiring harness
frayed, kill switch defective
–
Check the wiring harness. (visual check)
–
Check the electrical system.
Defect in fuel injection system
–
Read out the fault memory using the Husqvarna
diagnostics tool.
x
Engine does not speed up Defect in fuel injection system
–
Read out the fault memory using the Husqvarna
diagnostics tool.
x
Engine has too little power Air filter 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 clearance too little
–
Adjust the valve clearance.
x
Engine dies during the trip Lack of fuel
–
Refuel. ( p. 22)
Engine overheats Too little coolant in cooling system
–
Check the cooling system for leakage.
–
Check the coolant level. ( p. 72)
Too little air stream
–
Switch off the engine when standing.
Radiator fins very dirty
–
Clean radiator fins.
Foam formation in cooling system
–
Drain the coolant.
x
( p. 72)
–
Refill the coolant.
x
( p. 73)
Bent radiator hose
–
Change the radiator hose.
x
FI warning lamp ( MIL ) lights
up/flashes
Defect in fuel injection system
–
Stop the motorcycle and identify the faulty part
using the blink code.
–
Check the cabling for damage and the electrical
connectors for corrosion and damage.
–
Read out the fault memory using the Husqvarna
diagnostics tool.
x
High oil consumption Engine vent hose bent
–
Route the vent hose without bends or change it
if necessary.
Engine oil level too high
–
Check the engine oil level. ( p. 76)
Engine oil too thin (low viscosity)
–
Change the engine oil and oil filter and clean the
oil screens.
x
( p. 77)
Piston and cylinder worn
–
Piston/cylinder - determine the mounting clear-
ance.
Battery is discharged Battery is not charging
–
Check the charging voltage. x
–
Check the stator winding of the alternator.
x