User manual HUSQVARNA QM15A

[. . . ] Your new Husqvarna motorcycle is designed and manufactured to be the finest in its field. The instructions in this book have been prepared to provide a simple and understandable guide for your motorcycle's operation and care. Follow the instructions carefully to obtain maximum performance and your personal motorcycling pleasure. Your owner's manual contains instructions for owner care and maintenance. [. . . ] Change the brake fluid in the brake line if you wish to switch to another fluid brand. In case of contact, flush thoroughly with water and call a doctor if your eyes were exposed. REAR BRAKE PEDAL POSITION ADJUSTMENT The position of the rear foot brake pedal as to the footrest may be adjusted according to the individual needs. For the adjusting proceed as follows: - loosen the screw (1); - turn the cam (2) in order to adjust the brake pedal idle stroke (A); - the operation done, tighten the screw (1). REAR BRAKE IDLE STROKE ADJUSTMENT The rear brake foot pedal should have a (B) 5 mm (0. ) idle stroke before starting the true braking action. Should this not happen, operate as follows: - loosen nut (3); - operate the pump rod (4) to increase or decrease the idle CHECKING THE FLUID LEVEL The level (A) must be set between the pump tank notches. WARNING When the idle stroke figures are not met, the brake pads will be subjected to a fast wear that may bring to the TOTAL BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS. ADJUSTING THE SUSPENSIONS ACCORDING TO PARTICULAR TRACK CONDITIONS The following information is a useful guide for setting up the suspensions according to the road conditions. Always start from the standard calibration before making any change on the suspensions. The softer adjustment for the two suspensions is also used both in compression and in extension when driving at top speed, in order to have better grip of the tires. With motorcycle on the stand, measure distance (A). Take the normal riding position on the motorcycle with all your riding apparel. With somebody's help, take the new distance (A). The difference between these two measurements constitutes the "SAG" of the motorcycle's rear end. To get the right SAG according to your weight, adjust the shock absorber spring preload as described at side. First turn counterclockwise fastening rear pin (1) then remove saddle, screws (2) and R. When the adjusting operation is over (according to your weight and riding style), tighten the ringnut. WARNING*:Be careful not to touch hot exhaust pipe while adjusting the shock abosrber. A) COMPRESSION - Standard calibration: 1) Low damping speed: - 15 clicks (± 2 clicks) (register 4) 2) High damping speed: - all open (register 6) To reset the standard calibration, turn upper registers (4) and (6) clockwise until reaching fully closed position. Return then back for the mentioned clicks. In order to obtain a smooth braking action, turn the registers anticlockwise. [. . . ] - Run the engine for about 5 minutes to warm the oil then drain the oil. - Put in fresh transmission oil (page 19). CLEANING IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATION Premised that, before the motorcycle washing, it is necessary to protect opportunely from the water the following parts: a) Rear opening of the muffler; b) Clutch and brake levers, hand grips, handlebar commutators; c) Air cleaner intake; d) Fork head, wheel bearings; e) Rear suspension links, It is necessary ABSOLUTELY TO AVOID THAT HIGH PRESSURE JETS OF WATER OR AIR come to contact with THE ELECTRICAL PARTS, especially the electronic control unit (1). - Start the engine and run it for 5 minutes. [. . . ]