Husqvarna FC 250 User Manual

Name: Husqvarna FC 250
Brand: Husqvarna
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OWNER'S MANUAL 2018

FC 250

Art. no. 3402166en

Default Chapter4
- Table of Contents4
1 Means of Representation7
- Symbols Used7
- Formats Used7
2 Safety Advice8
- Use Definition - Intended Use8
- Misuse8
- Degrees of Risk and Symbols8
- Tampering Warning9
- Safe Operation9
- Protective Clothing10
- Work Rules10
- Environment10
- Owner's Manual10
3 Important Notes11
- Manufacturer and Implied Warranty11
- Operating and Auxiliary Substances11
- Spare Parts, Accessories11
- Service11
- Figures11
- Customer Service12
4 View of Vehicle13
- View of Vehicle, Front Left (Example)13
- View of Vehicle, Rear Right (Example)14
5 Serial Numbers15
- Chassis Number15
- Type Label15
- Engine Number15
- Fork Article Number15
- Shock Absorber Article Number16
6 Controls17
- Clutch Lever17
- Hand Brake Lever17
- Throttle Grip17
- Kill Switch18
- Electric Starter Button18
- Combination Switch18
- Overview of Indicator Lamps19
- Opening the Filler Cap19
- Closing the Filler Cap20
- Cold Start Button20
- Idle Speed Adjusting Screw21
- Shift Lever21
- Foot Brake Lever22
- Plug-In Stand22
- Service Hour Counter22
7 Preparing for Use23
- Advice on First Use23
- Running in the Engine24
- Starting Power of Lithium-Ion Batteries at Low Temperatures25
- Preparing the Vehicle for Difficult Riding Conditions25
- Preparing Vehicle for Rides on Dry Sand25
- Preparing Vehicle for Rides on Wet Sand26
- Preparing Vehicle for Rides on Wet and Muddy Circuits27
- Preparing Vehicle for High Temperatures or Slow Riding27
- Preparing Vehicle for Low Temperatures or Snow27
8 Riding Instructions28
- Checks and Maintenance Measures When Preparing for Use28
- Starting the Vehicle28
- Activating Launch Control29
- Activating Traction Control30
- Starting off30
- Shifting, Riding30
- Applying the Brakes31
- Stopping, Parking32
- Transporting32
- Refueling33
9 Service Schedule35
- Additional Information35
- Required Work35
- Recommended Work36
10 Tuning the Chassis37
- Checking the Basic Chassis Setting with the Rider's Weight37
- Air Suspension AER 4837
- Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber38
- Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber38
- Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber39
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber39
- Measuring the Rear Wheel Sag Unloaded40
- Checking the Static Sag of the Shock Absorber41
- Checking the Riding Sag of the Shock Absorber41
- Adjusting the Spring Pretension of the Shock Absorber42
- Adjusting the Riding Sag43
- Checking the Basic Setting of the Fork43
- Adjusting the Fork Air Pressure44
- Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork45
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork45
- Handlebar Position46
- Adjusting the Handlebar Position46
11 Service Work on the Chassis48
- Raising the Motorcycle with a Lift Stand48
- Removing the Motorcycle from the Lift Stand48
- Bleeding the Fork Legs48
- Cleaning the Dust Boots of the Fork Legs49
- Removing the Fork Protector49
- Installing the Fork Protector50
- Removing the Fork Legs50
- Installing the Fork Legs51
- Removing the Lower Triple Clamp51
- Installing the Lower Triple Clamp52
- Checking the Steering Head Bearing Play54
- Adjusting the Steering Head Bearing Play55
- Lubricating the Steering Head Bearing56
- Removing the Start Number Plate56
- Installing the Start Number Plate56
- Removing Front Fender56
- Installing Front Fender57
- Removing the Shock Absorber58
- Installing the Shock Absorber59
- Removing the Seat61
- Mounting the Seat62
- Removing the Air Filter Box Cover62
- Installing the Air Filter Box Cover63
- Removing the Air Filter63
- Installing the Air Filter64
- Cleaning the Air Filter and Air Filter Box64
- Removing the Main Silencer65
- Installing the Main Silencer65
  - Changing the Glass Fiber Yarn Filling of the Main Silencer66
  - Removing the Right Side Cover66
  - Installing the Right Side Cover67
  - Removing the Fuel Tank67
  - Installing the Fuel Tank69
  - Checking for Chain Dirt Accumulation70
  - Cleaning the Chain70
  - Checking the Chain Tension71
  - Adjusting the Chain Tension72
  - Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket, and Chain Guide73
  - Checking the Frame75
  - Checking the Swingarm75
  - Checking the Throttle Cable Routing75
  - Checking the Rubber Grips76
  - Adjusting the Basic Position of the Clutch Lever77
  - Checking/Correcting the Fluid Level of the Hydraulic Clutch77
  - Changing the Hydraulic Clutch Fluid78
12 Brake System80
- Checking the Free Travel of the Hand Brake Lever (Option: Brembo)80
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Hand Brake Lever80
- Checking the Brake Discs81
- Checking the Front Brake Fluid Level81
- Adding Front Brake Fluid82
- Checking the Front Brake Linings84
- Changing the Front Brake Linings84
- Checking the Free Travel of Foot Brake Lever87
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Foot Brake Lever88
- Checking the Rear Brake Fluid Level89
- Adding Rear Brake Fluid90
- Checking the Brake Linings of the Rear Brake91
- Changing the Rear Brake Linings92
13 Wheels, Tires96
- Removing the Front Wheel96
- Installing the Front Wheel97
- Removing the Rear Wheel98
- Installing the Rear Wheel99
- Checking the Tire Condition101
- Checking the Tire Air Pressure101
- Checking Spoke Tension102
14 Electrical System103
- Removing the Battery103
- Installing the Battery104
- Recharging the Battery104
- Changing the Main Fuse106
15 Cooling System108
- Checking the Antifreeze and Coolant Level108
- Checking the Coolant Level109
- Draining the Coolant110
- Refilling with Coolant110
16 Tuning the Engine112
- Checking the Play in the Throttle Cable112
- Adjusting the Play in the Throttle Cable112
- Setting the Characteristic Map of the Throttle Response113
- Changing the Mapping115
- Adjusting the Idle Speed115
- Teaching the Throttle Valve Position116
- Checking the Basic Position of the Shift Lever117
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Shift Lever117
17 Service Work on the Engine118
- Changing the Fuel Screen118
- Checking the Engine Oil Level119
- Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter, Cleaning the Oil Screen120
- Adding Engine Oil122
18 Cleaning, Care123
- Cleaning the Motorcycle123
19 Storage125
- Putting into Operation after Storage126
20 Troubleshooting127
21 Blink Code129
22 Technical Data131
- Engine131
- Engine Tightening Torques132
- Capacities134
- Engine Oil134
- Coolant134
- Fuel134
- Chassis134
- Electrical System135
- Tires135
- Fork135
- Shock Absorber136
- Chassis Tightening Torques136
23 Substances139
24 Auxiliary Substances141
25 Standards142
26 Index of Special Terms143
27 List of Abbreviations144
28 List of Symbols145
- Yellow and Orange Symbols145
- Index146

Questions and Answers:

R
Rebecca TravisJul 27, 2025
What to do if the malfunction indicator lamp lights up on my Husqvarna FC 250 Motorcycle?
- K
  Katherine BeanJul 27, 2025
  If the malfunction indicator lamp lights up or flashes on your Husqvarna Motorcycle, inspect the cabling for any damage and check the electrical plug-in connections for corrosion and damage. Also, use the Husqvarna Motorcycles diagnostics tool to read out the fault memory.

Husqvarna FC 250 Specifications

General

Engine Type	Single cylinder, 4-stroke
Bore x Stroke	78 mm x 52.3 mm
Starter	Electric starter
Transmission	5-speed
Fuel System	Keihin EFI, 44 mm throttle body
Cooling	Liquid cooled
Front Suspension	WP XACT-USD, Ø 48 mm
Rear Suspension	WP XACT Monoshock with linkage
Ground Clearance	370 mm
Seat Height	940 mm
Compression Ratio	14.4:1
Front Brake Brand	Brembo
Rear Brake Brand	Brembo
Displacement	249.9 cc
Frame	Central tube frame, 25CrMo4 steel
Front Brake	Disc brake
Rear Brake	Disc brake