HUSABERG FE 450 AUS, Руководство по ремонту

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CLEANING/PROTECTION
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33.1
Cleaning the motorcycle
Note
Material damage Damage and destruction of components by high-pressure cleaning equipment.
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Never clean the vehicle with high-pressure cleaning equipment or a strong water-jet. The excessive pressure can penetrate electri-
cal components, socket connects, throttle cables, and bearings, etc., and can damage or destroy these parts.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
Info
If you clean the motorcycle regularly, its value and appearance are maintained over a long period.
Avoid direct sunshine on the motorcycle during cleaning.
Before cleaning, the intake flange and exhaust system must be protected against contact with water. To protect the intake
flange when the fuel tank is mounted, proceed as follows:
100457-10
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Remove the seat. ( p. 59)
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Remove the air filter. ( p. 57)
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Close off sleeve

of the engine vent and intake trumpet

.
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Mount intake flange cover

and fix with filter fixing bracket

.
Intake flange cover (81206005000)
Info
If the intake flange is not closed properly, dirt and water can enter into the
engine. In the worst case, this can lead to engine damage.
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When you remove the fuel tank, carefully close off the sleeve, intake trumpet and
the entire intake flange.
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Remove the fuel tank. ( p. 59)
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First remove coarse dirt particles with a gentle water spray.
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Spray very dirty areas with a normal motorcycle cleaner and then clean with a
paintbrush.
Motorcycle cleaner ( p. 266)
Info
Use warm water containing normal motorcycle cleaner and a soft sponge.
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After rinsing the motorcycle with a gentle water spray, allow it to dry thoroughly.
Blow off the vehicle with compressed air.
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To prevent electrical problems, treat electric contacts and switches with contact
spray. Disconnect the electrical plug-in connections, blow off with compressed air
and treat with contact spray.
Contact spray ( p. 265)
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Check that all closed openings are clear.
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Install the fuel tank. ( p. 60)
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Clean the air filter. ( p. 57)
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Install the air filter. ( p. 57)
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to wet or dirty brakes.
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Clean or dry dirty or wet brakes by riding and braking gently.
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After cleaning, ride the vehicle a short distance until the engine warms up, and
then apply the brakes.
Info
The heat produced causes water at inaccessible positions in the engine and
the brakes to evaporate.