Husqvarna 701 Enduro User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL 2021
701 Enduro
Art. no. 3402463en

DEAR HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES CUSTOMER
*3402463en*
3402463en
02/2021
DEAR HUSQVARNA MOT ORCYCLES CUSTOMER
Congratulations on your decision to purchase a Husqvarna motorcycle. You are now the owner of a state-of-
the-art sports vehicle which, with appropriate care, will bring you pleasure for a long time to come.
We wish you good and safe riding at all times!
Enter the serial numbers of your vehicle below.
Vehicle identification number ( p. 24) Dealer's stamp
Engine number ( p. 26)
Key number ( p. 26)
The Owner's Manual contained the latest information for this model series at the time of publication. However,
minor differences due to further developments in design cannot be ruled out completely.
All specifications contained herein are non-binding. Husqvarna Motorcycles GmbH specifically reserves the
right to modify or delete technical specifications, prices, colors, forms, materials, services, designs, equipment,
etc., without prior notice and without specifying reasons, to adapt these to local conditions, as well as to stop
production of a particular model without prior notice. Husqvarna Motorcycles accepts no liability for delivery
options, deviations from illustrations and descriptions, as well as misprints and other errors. The models por-
trayed partly contain special equipment that does not belong to the regular scope of supply.

DEAR HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES CUSTOMER
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© 2021 Husqvarna Motorcycles GmbH, Mattighofen Austria
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Issued by: TÜV-Management Service
Husqvarna Motorcycles GmbH
Stallhofnerstraße 3
5230 Mattighofen, Austria
This document is valid for the following models:
701 ENDURO EU (F2603U1)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 MEANS OF REPRESENTATION........................ 9
1.1 Symbols used ....................................... 9
1.2 Formats used...................................... 10
2 SAFETY ADVICE ............................................. 11
2.1 Use definition –intended use ............. 11
2.2 Misuse................................................. 11
2.3 Safety advice ...................................... 11
2.4 Degrees of risk and symbols .............. 12
2.5 Tampering warning ............................. 13
2.6 Safe operation..................................... 14
2.7 Protective clothing.............................. 15
2.8 Work rules........................................... 15
2.9 Environment........................................ 16
2.10 Owner's Manual.................................. 16
3 IMPORTANT NOTES....................................... 18
3.1 Manufacturer warranty, implied
warranty .............................................. 18
3.2 Fuel, auxiliary substances................... 18
3.3 Spare parts, accessories .................... 18
3.4 Service ................................................ 19
3.5 Figures ................................................ 19
3.6 Customer service................................ 19
4 VIEW OF VEHICLE .......................................... 20
4.1 View of vehicle, front left (example) .... 20
4.2 View of vehicle, rear right
(example)............................................. 22
5 SERIAL NUMBERS.......................................... 24
5.1 Vehicle identification number.............. 24
5.2 Type label............................................ 25
5.3 Key number......................................... 26
5.4 Engine number.................................... 26
5.5 Fork part number ................................ 27
5.6 Shock absorber article number .......... 27
6 CONTROLS ..................................................... 28
6.1 Clutch lever......................................... 28
6.2 Hand brake lever................................. 28
6.3 Throttle grip......................................... 29
6.4 Horn button......................................... 29
6.5 Light switch......................................... 30
6.6 Turn signal switch............................... 30
6.7 Emergency OFF switch....................... 31
6.8 Start button......................................... 32
6.9 ABS button ......................................... 32
6.10 Combination switch ............................ 33

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6.11 Ignition and steering lock.................... 35
6.12 Overview of indicator lights ................ 36
6.13 Seat release ........................................ 38
6.14 Grab handles ...................................... 38
6.15 Passenger foot pegs........................... 39
6.16 Shift lever ............................................ 39
6.17 Foot brake lever.................................. 40
6.18 Side stand........................................... 41
6.19 Opening fuel tank filler cap................. 42
6.20 Closing the fuel tank filler cap............. 44
7 DASH............................................................... 45
7.1 Overview ............................................. 45
7.2 Activation and test.............................. 45
7.3 Setting the combination instrument.... 46
7.4 Setting kilometers or miles ................. 47
7.5 Setting the clock................................. 48
7.6 Setting the service interval.................. 49
7.7 Distance 1........................................... 50
7.8 Distance 2........................................... 51
7.9 Average speed 1................................. 52
7.10 Average speed 2................................. 52
7.11 Riding time 1....................................... 53
7.12 Riding time 2....................................... 54
7.13 Service hour counter........................... 54
7.14 Clock................................................... 55
7.15 Service interval display ....................... 55
7.16 Tachometer......................................... 56
7.17 odometer............................................. 57
7.18 Gear display........................................ 58
7.19 Service display.................................... 58
7.20 Distance fuel reserve .......................... 59
8 PREPARING FOR USE.................................... 60
8.1 Advice on preparing for first use......... 60
8.2 Running in the engine ......................... 62
8.3 Loading the vehicle............................. 63
9 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS ................................. 66
9.1 Checks and maintenance measures
when preparing for use....................... 66
9.2 Starting the vehicle ............................. 67
9.3 Starting off .......................................... 70
9.4 Shifting, riding..................................... 70
9.5 Easy Shift............................................ 76
9.6 Motorcycle traction control................. 77
9.7 Braking................................................ 78
9.8 Stopping, parking ............................... 80
9.9 Transport............................................. 82
9.10 Refueling............................................. 83

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10 SERVICE SCHEDULE...................................... 86
10.1 Additional information......................... 86
10.2 Required work..................................... 86
10.3 Recommended work........................... 89
11 TUNING THE CHASSIS................................... 90
11.1 Fork/shock absorber........................... 90
11.2 Adjusting the compression damping
of the fork............................................ 90
11.3 Adjusting the rebound damping of
the fork................................................ 92
11.4 Compression damping of the shock
absorber.............................................. 93
11.5 Adjusting the low-speed
compression damping of the shock
absorber.............................................. 94
11.6 Adjusting the high-speed
compression damping of the shock
absorber.............................................. 95
11.7 Adjusting the rebound damping of
the shock absorber............................. 97
11.8 Handlebar position.............................. 98
11.9 Adjusting the handlebar position .... 99
12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS ............. 102
12.1 Raising the motorcycle with a lift
stand ................................................. 102
12.2 Removing the motorcycle from the
lift stand ............................................ 102
12.3 Raising the motorcycle with rear
lifting gear ......................................... 103
12.4 Removing the rear of the
motorcycle from the lifting gear........ 104
12.5 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork
legs ................................................... 105
12.6 Removing the fork protector............. 107
12.7 Installing the fork protector............... 107
12.8 Bleeding the fork legs....................... 108
12.9 Removing the seat............................ 109
12.10 Mounting the seat............................. 109
12.11 Removing the tool set....................... 110
12.12 Storing tool set.................................. 111
12.13 Take off the side cover ..................... 112
12.14 Mounting the side cover ................... 113
12.15 Removing front fender ...................... 113
12.16 Installing front fender ........................ 114
12.17 Removing the air filter ................... 115
12.18 Installing the air filter ..................... 116

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12.19 Checking the chain for dirt................ 117
12.20 Cleaning the chain ............................ 118
12.21 Checking the chain tension .............. 119
12.22 Adjusting the chain tension............... 121
12.23 Checking the chain, rear sprocket,
engine sprocket, and chain guide..... 123
12.24 Adjusting the chain guide ............. 128
12.25 Adjusting the basic position of the
clutch lever........................................ 129
12.26 Checking/correcting the fluid level
of the hydraulic clutch ...................... 130
12.27 Removing engine guard.................... 132
12.28 Installing the engine guard................ 133
13 BRAKE SYSTEM ........................................... 134
13.1 Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ........ 134
13.2 Adjusting the basic position of the
hand brake lever ............................... 137
13.3 Checking the brake discs ................. 138
13.4 Checking the front brake fluid
level................................................... 139
13.5 Adding front brake fluid ................ 140
13.6 Checking the front brake linings....... 143
13.7 Changing the brake linings of the
front brake ..................................... 144
13.8 Checking the free travel of foot
brake lever ........................................ 149
13.9 Adjusting the basic position of the
foot brake lever ............................. 150
13.10 Checking the rear brake fluid level ... 152
13.11 Adding rear brake fluid .................. 153
13.12 Checking the rear brake linings ........ 155
13.13 Changing the rear brake linings .... 156
14 WHEELS, TIRES............................................ 161
14.1 Removing the front wheel ............. 161
14.2 Installing the front wheel ............... 163
14.3 Removing the rear wheel .............. 165
14.4 Installing the rear wheel ................ 166
14.5 Checking the rear hub damping
rubber pieces ................................ 169
14.6 Checking the tire condition............... 172
14.7 Checking tire pressure...................... 174
14.8 Checking spoke tension ................... 176
14.9 Using tire repair spray....................... 178
15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.................................. 179
15.1 Removing the 12-V battery ........... 179
15.2 Installing the 12-V battery ............. 181
15.3 Charging the 12-V battery ............. 183

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15.4 Changing the main fuse.................... 185
15.5 Changing the ABS fuses................... 188
15.6 Changing the fuses of individual
electrical power consumers.............. 190
15.7 Removing the headlight mask with
the headlight ..................................... 193
15.8 Installing the headlight mask with
the headlight ..................................... 194
15.9 Changing the headlight bulb............. 195
15.10 Changing the position light lamp...... 197
15.11 Checking the headlight setting ......... 198
15.12 Adjusting the headlight range........... 199
15.13 ACC1 and ACC2............................... 200
15.14 Diagnostics connector...................... 200
16 COOLING SYSTEM....................................... 201
16.1 Cooling system ................................. 201
16.2 Checking the antifreeze and
coolant level...................................... 202
16.3 Checking the coolant level................ 204
16.4 Draining the coolant ...................... 206
16.5 Filling/bleeding the cooling
system ........................................... 208
16.6 Changing the coolant .................... 210
17 TUNING THE ENGINE................................... 214
17.1 Changing the riding mode ................ 214
17.2 Adjusting traction control.................. 215
17.3 Checking the basic position of the
shift lever........................................... 216
17.4 Adjusting the basic position of the
shift lever ....................................... 217
18 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE ............... 218
18.1 Changing the fuel screen .............. 218
18.2 Checking the engine oil level ............ 220
18.3 Changing the engine oil and oil
filter, cleaning the oil screens ....... 221
18.4 Adding engine oil .............................. 229
19 CLEANING, CARE......................................... 232
19.1 Cleaning the motorcycle................... 232
19.2 Checks and maintenance steps for
winter operation................................ 235
20 STORAGE...................................................... 237
20.1 Storage ............................................. 237
20.2 Preparing for use after storage......... 239
21 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................... 240

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22 TECHNICAL DATA ........................................ 244
22.1 Engine ............................................... 244
22.2 Engine tightening torques................. 246
22.3 Capacities ......................................... 252
22.3.1 Engine oil...................................... 252
22.3.2 Coolant......................................... 252
22.3.3 Fuel............................................... 252
22.4 Chassis ............................................. 253
22.5 Electrical system............................... 254
22.6 Tires .................................................. 255
22.7 Fork................................................... 256
22.8 Shock absorber ................................ 257
22.9 Chassis tightening torques ............... 258
23 SUBSTANCES............................................... 266
24 AUXILIARY SUBSTANCES............................ 269
25 STANDARDS ................................................. 272
26 INDEX OF SPECIAL TERMS ......................... 273
27 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ............................ 274
28 LIST OF SYMBOLS ....................................... 275
28.1 Red symbols ..................................... 275
28.2 Yellow and orange symbols.............. 275
28.3 Green and blue symbols................... 276
INDEX .................................................................... 277