Manuale utente_Owner's manual_Manuel d ... - Husqvarna

SAFE RIDINGHere are some basic principles for riding your motorcyclesafely.- Remember that your safety and the safety of yourpassenger come first. Reaching your destinationsafely must be your main aim.- The rider and passenger must wear suitable protectiveclothing including overalls, gloves, shoes and ahelmet suitable for motorcyling.- The rider must be seated on the motorcycle in a positionthat gives the best possible visibility of the roadahead.- Ride the motorcycle carefully and set the speed accordingto traffic and the type of road.Smooth riding helps you to assess danger and enterbends more precisely.- Always observe road signs and adjust your speed accordingly.- Always observe speed limits.- Always assess the road conditions and adjust yourspeed accordingly.- Reduce speed if it is raining and especially if thereare puddles of water on the road.- When riding on wet or low grip surfaces (snow, ice,mud, etc.) keep a moderate speed and avoid suddenbraking and manoeuvres.- Keep a safe distance from the vehicles in front ofyou.- Before overtaking, check there are no obstacles infront of the vehicle you want to overtake and alwayscheck in the rear-view mirrors that there are no vehiclescoming up from behind.- Brake using both the front and the rear brake at thesame time: this helps to maintain the stability of thevehicle.EN - 26 SPECIFICATIONS - OPERATION - MAINTENANCE- Release the clutch gradually when downshifting.- If you feel tired or sleepy, take a break.- Downshift in the following instances:When going downhill and when braking to increasethe braking action through engine compression; usingonly brakes when going downhill could causethe brake pads to overheat and reduce the brakingaction;When going uphill or on the flat when the gear doesnot match the speed of the motorcycle (high gearand low speed);WARNING*:Downshift one gear at a time; downshiftingmore than one gear at atime may cause the engine to overrevand/or block the rear wheel.- Do not switch off the engine when going downhill.- When you ride with a passenger, increase the distancefrom the vehicles in front of you and bar inmind your weight when you brake and when youhave to round a bend or overtake.- Do not use straps, cords, etc. to fasten luggage. Onlyuse approved panniers suitable for the type of motorcycleyou are using.