Husqvarna TC 50, Owner'S Manual

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13 WHEELS, TIRES
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V00281-12
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Clean and grease wheel spindle 1 .
Long-life grease ( p. 129)
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Position rear wheel and mount the chain.
The brake linings are correctly positioned.
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Insert wheel spindle
1
with washer
2
.
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Position washer
3
. Mount nut
4
, but do not tighten it yet.
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Make sure that the chain adjuster support plates are in con-
tact with the adjusting nuts.
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Check the chain tension. ( p. 69)
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Tighten nut 4 .
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spin-
dle M12x1 40 Nm (29.5 lbf ft)
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Operate the foot brake lever repeatedly until the brake lin-
ings are in contact with the brake disc and there is a pressure
point.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 43)
13.5 Checking the tire condition
Info
Only mount tires approved and/or recommended by Husqvarna Motorcycles.
Other tires could have a negative effect on handling characteristics.
The type, condition, and air pressure of the tires all have a major impact on the handling of the motorcy-
cle.
The tires mounted on the front and rear wheels must have a similar profile.
Worn tires have a negative effect on handling characteristics, especially on wet surfaces.
400602-10
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Check the front and rear tires for cuts, run-in objects, and
other damage.
» If the tires have cuts, run-in objects, or other damage:
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Change the tires.
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Check the tread depth.
Info
Adhere to the legally required minimum tread depth.
Minimum tread depth
≥
2 mm (
≥
0.08 in)
» If the tread depth is less than the minimum tread depth:
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Change the tires.