Husqvarna FE 450 2018, Owner'S Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 MEANS OF REPRESENTATION........................ 6
1.1 Symbols used ....................................... 6
1.2 Formats used........................................ 6
2 SAFETY ADVICE ............................................... 7
2.1 Use definition
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intended use ............... 7
2.2 Misuse................................................... 7
2.3 Safety advice ........................................ 7
2.4 Degrees of risk and symbols ................ 7
2.5 Overview of labels................................. 8
2.6 Reporting safety defects..................... 10
2.7 Noise emission warranty..................... 10
2.8 Operating noise warning..................... 10
2.9 Consumer rights ................................. 10
2.10 Tampering warning ............................. 11
2.11 Safe operation..................................... 11
2.12 Protective clothing .............................. 12
2.13 Work rules........................................... 12
2.14 Environment........................................ 12
2.15 Owner's Manual.................................. 12
3 IMPORTANT NOTES ....................................... 13
3.1 Manufacturer and implied warranty.... 13
3.2 Operating and auxiliary substances ... 13
3.3 Spare parts, accessories .................... 13
3.4 Service ................................................ 13
3.5 Figures ................................................ 13
3.6 Customer service................................ 14
4 VIEW OF VEHICLE .......................................... 15
4.1 View of vehicle, front left (example) .... 15
4.2 View of vehicle, rear right
(example)............................................. 16
5 SERIAL NUMBERS.......................................... 17
5.1 Chassis number .................................. 17
5.2 Type label............................................ 17
5.3 Key number......................................... 17
5.4 Engine number.................................... 18
5.5 Fork part number ................................ 18
5.6 Shock absorber article number .......... 18
6 CONTROLS ..................................................... 19
6.1 Clutch lever......................................... 19
6.2 Hand brake lever................................. 19
6.3 Throttle grip......................................... 19
6.4 Horn button......................................... 19
6.5 Light switch......................................... 20
6.6 Turn signal switch ............................... 20
6.7 Emergency OFF switch....................... 20
6.8 Electric starter button ......................... 20
6.9 Indicator lamps overview.................... 21
6.10 Ignition lock......................................... 21
6.11 Opening the filler cap.......................... 21
6.12 Closing the filler cap ........................... 22
6.13 Cold start button................................. 22
6.14 Idle speed adjusting screw ................. 23
6.15 Shift lever ............................................ 23
6.16 Foot brake lever .................................. 24
6.17 Side stand........................................... 24
6.18 Steering lock ....................................... 24
6.19 Locking the steering ........................... 25
6.20 Unlocking the steering ........................ 25
7 COMBINATION INSTRUMENT ....................... 26
7.1 Combination instrument overview ...... 26
7.2 Activation ............................................ 26
7.3 Message on the combination
instrument ........................................... 26
7.4 Adjusting the combination
instrument ........................................... 26
7.5 Setting the kilometers or miles ........... 28
7.6 Setting the clock ................................. 28
7.7 Setting the service display.................. 29
7.8 Speed, time, and DST distance 1 ....... 29
7.9 Speed, time, and DST2 distance 2 ..... 30
7.10 AVG average speed, ART operating
hours, and ODO total distance
covered ............................................... 30
8 PREPARING FOR USE.................................... 31
8.1 Advice on first use .............................. 31
8.2 Running-in the engine......................... 32
8.3 Starting power of lithium-ion
batteries at low temperatures ............. 32
8.4 Preparing the vehicle for difficult
riding conditions ................................. 33
8.5 Preparing for rides on dry sand .......... 33
8.6 Preparing for rides on wet sand.......... 34
8.7 Preparing for rides on wet and
muddy surfaces .................................. 35
8.8 Preparing for rides at high
temperature and slow speed .............. 35
8.9 Preparing for rides at low
temperature or in snow....................... 36
9 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS ................................. 37
9.1 Checks and maintenance measures
when preparing for use....................... 37
9.2 Starting the vehicle ............................. 37
9.3 Starting off .......................................... 38
9.4 Shifting, riding..................................... 38
9.5 Braking................................................ 39