9 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
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Note
Engine damage High revving speed with a cold engine negatively impacts the lifespan of the engine.
– Always run the engine warm at a low speed.
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Take the motorcycle off side stand
1
and secure the side
stand with rubber strap
2
.
– Shift the transmission into neutral.
– Turn the ignition key in the ignition lock to the position .
– Turn the emergency OFF switch to the position .
Condition
Ambient temperature: < 20 °C (< 68 °F)
– Push the cold start button in all the way.
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– Press the start button.
Info
Press the start button for a maximum of 5 seconds.
Wait for 15 seconds before a further attempt at start-
ing.
At low temperatures, wait for 30 seconds.
At temperatures below 6 °C (43 °F), several attempts
at starting may be necessary to warm-up the lithium-
ion battery and thereby increase the starting power.
After 6 unsuccessful starting attempts, do not try
again, and check the vehicle for other errors instead.
During the starting process, the malfunction indicator
lamp lights up.
9.3 Starting off
Info
When you are riding, the side stand must be folded up and secured with the rubber strap.
– Pull the clutch lever, shift into first gear, release the clutch lever slowly and at the same time open the throt-
tle carefully.
9.4 Shifting, riding
Warning
Danger of accidents If you change down at high engine speed, the rear wheel blocks and the engine
races.
– Do not change into a low gear at high engine speed.
Info
If unusual noises occur while riding, stop immediately, switch off the engine, and contact an authorized
Husqvarna Motorcycles workshop.
First-gear is used for starting off and for steep inclines.