Husqvarna SVARTPILEN 401 User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL 2020
SVARTPILEN 401
Art. no. 3402394en

DEAR HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES CUSTOMER
*3402394en*
3402394en
03/2020
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 that will continue giving you pleasure for a long time if you maintain it properly.
We wish you good and safe riding at all times!
Enter the serial numbers of your vehicle below.
Vehicle identification number ( p. 34) Dealer's stamp
Engine number ( p. 36)
Key number ( p. 35)
The Owner's Manual contained the latest information for this model series at the time of going to print. How-
ever, 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.
© 2020 Husqvarna Motorcycles GmbH, Mattighofen Austria
All rights reserved

DEAR HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES CUSTOMER
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of the copyright owner.
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Husqvarna Motorcycles applies quality assurance processes that lead to the highest possible
product quality as defined in the ISO 9001 international quality management standard.
Issued by: TÜV-Management Service
Husqvarna Motorcycles GmbH
Stallhofnerstraße 3
5230 Mattighofen, Austria
This document is valid for the following models:
SVARTPILEN 401 US (F1375T5)

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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 Overview of labels............................... 14
2.6 Reporting safety defects..................... 18
2.7 Noise emission warranty..................... 19
2.8 Operating noise warning..................... 19
2.9 Manufacturer warranty for the
exhaust monitoring system................. 19
2.10 Consumer rights ................................. 21
2.11 Tampering warning ............................. 21
2.12 Safe operation..................................... 22
2.13 Protective clothing.............................. 23
2.14 Work rules........................................... 24
2.15 Environment........................................ 24
2.16 Owner's Manual.................................. 25
3 IMPORTANT NOTES....................................... 26
3.1 Manufacturer and implied warranty.... 26
3.2 Fuel, auxiliary substances................... 26
3.3 Spare parts, accessories .................... 26
3.4 Service ................................................ 27
3.5 Figures ................................................ 27
3.6 Customer service................................ 28
4 VIEW OF VEHICLE .......................................... 30
4.1 View of vehicle, front left (example) .... 30
4.2 View of vehicle, rear right
(example)............................................. 32
5 SERIAL NUMBERS.......................................... 34
5.1 Vehicle identification number.............. 34
5.2 Type label............................................ 34
5.3 Key number......................................... 35
5.4 Engine number.................................... 36
5.5 Fork article number............................. 36
5.6 Shock absorber article number .......... 37
6 CONTROLS ..................................................... 38
6.1 Clutch lever......................................... 38
6.2 Hand brake lever................................. 38
6.3 Throttle grip......................................... 39

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6.4 Switches on the left side of the
handlebar............................................ 39
6.4.1 High beam flasher button............... 39
6.4.2 Light switch .................................... 40
6.4.3 Turn signal switch .......................... 40
6.4.4 Horn button .................................... 41
6.5 Switches on the right side of the
handlebar............................................ 41
6.5.1 Emergency OFF switch .................. 41
6.5.2 Start button .................................... 42
6.6 Ignition and steering lock.................... 42
6.7 Locking the steering ........................... 43
6.8 Unlocking the steering........................ 44
6.9 Opening fuel tank filler cap................. 44
6.10 Closing the fuel tank filler cap............. 46
6.11 Seat lock ............................................. 47
6.12 Bag carrier .......................................... 47
6.13 Tool set ............................................... 48
6.14 Grab handle ........................................ 48
6.15 Passenger foot pegs........................... 49
6.16 Shift lever ............................................ 49
6.17 Foot brake lever.................................. 50
6.18 Side stand........................................... 51
7 COMBINATION INSTRUMENT ....................... 52
7.1 Combination instrument ..................... 52
7.2 Activation and test.............................. 53
7.3 Warnings............................................. 54
7.4 Indicator lamps ................................... 59
7.5 Shift warning light ............................... 61
7.6 Display ................................................ 63
7.7 Fuel level display................................. 64
7.8 Coolant temperature indicator............ 65
7.9 Function buttons................................. 66
7.10 ABS display......................................... 67
7.11 Info display.......................................... 67
7.12 ODO display........................................ 68
7.12.1 Fuel Range ..................................... 69
7.12.2 Service............................................ 70
7.13 TRIP 1 display..................................... 71
7.13.1 Time Trip 1 ..................................... 72
7.13.2 Average Speed Trip1...................... 73
7.13.3 Avg F.C. Trip 1 ............................... 74
7.14 TRIP 2 display..................................... 75
7.14.1 Time Trip 2 ..................................... 75
7.14.2 Average Speed Trip2...................... 76
7.14.3 Avg F.C. Trip 2 ............................... 77
7.15 Adjusting ABS mode........................... 78

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7.16 Setting the units.................................. 79
7.17 Setting the clock................................. 80
7.18 Adjusting the shift speed RPM1 ......... 81
7.19 Adjusting the shift speed RPM2 ......... 82
8 PREPARING FOR USE.................................... 84
8.1 Advice on preparing for first use......... 84
8.2 Running in the engine ......................... 86
8.3 Loading the vehicle............................. 86
9 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS ................................. 89
9.1 Checks and maintenance measures
when preparing for use....................... 89
9.2 Starting ............................................... 90
9.3 Starting off .......................................... 92
9.4 Easy Shift............................................ 93
9.5 Shifting, riding..................................... 94
9.6 Applying the brakes.......................... 100
9.7 Stopping, parking ............................. 102
9.8 Transport........................................... 104
9.9 Refueling........................................... 105
10 SERVICE SCHEDULE.................................... 108
10.1 Additional information....................... 108
10.2 Required work................................... 108
10.3 Recommended work......................... 111
11 TUNING THE CHASSIS................................. 112
11.1 Fork/shock absorber (Option:
Ajustable chassis) ............................. 112
11.2 Adjusting the compression
damping of the fork (Option:
Ajustable chassis) ............................. 112
11.3 Adjusting the rebound damping of
the fork (Option: Ajustable
chassis) ............................................. 114
11.4 Adjusting the rebound damping of
the shock absorber (Option:
Ajustable chassis) ............................. 115
11.5 Adjusting the spring preload of the
shock absorber (Option:
Ajustable chassis) ............................. 117
11.6 Handlebar position............................ 119
11.7 Adjusting the handlebar
position ......................................... 120
12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS ............. 124
12.1 Raising the motorcycle with the
rear lifting gear.................................. 124
12.2 Removing the rear of the
motorcycle from the lifting gear........ 126

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12.3 Lifting the motorcycle with the
front lifting gear................................. 128
12.4 Taking the motorcycle off the front
lifting gear ......................................... 129
12.5 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork
legs ................................................... 131
12.6 Removing the passenger seat .......... 132
12.7 Mounting the passenger seat ........... 133
12.8 Removing the front rider's seat ........ 133
12.9 Mounting the front rider's seat ......... 134
12.10 Removing the bag carrier ................. 135
12.11 Installing the bag carrier ................... 135
12.12 Removing the left side cover ........ 136
12.13 Installing the left side cover .......... 138
12.14 Removing the right side cover ...... 139
12.15 Installing the right side cover ........ 141
12.16 Removing the license plate
bracket.............................................. 143
12.17 Installing the license plate bracket ... 146
12.18 Removing the front spoiler................ 151
12.19 Fitting front spoiler............................ 152
12.20 Checking for chain dirt
accumulation .................................... 153
12.21 Cleaning the chain ............................ 153
12.22 Checking the chain tension .............. 155
12.23 Adjusting the chain tension............... 156
12.24 Checking the chain, rear sprocket,
and engine sprocket ......................... 158
12.25 Adjusting the basic position of the
clutch lever........................................ 161
13 BRAKE SYSTEM ........................................... 162
13.1 Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ........ 162
13.2 Adjusting the basic position of the
hand brake lever ............................... 164
13.3 Checking the brake discs ................. 165
13.4 Checking the front brake fluid
level................................................... 166
13.5 Adding front brake fluid ................ 167
13.6 Checking the front brake linings....... 170
13.7 Checking the rear brake fluid level ... 171
13.8 Adding rear brake fluid .................. 172
13.9 Checking the rear brake linings ........ 176
13.10 Checking the free travel of the foot
brake lever ........................................ 177
13.11 Adjusting the free travel of the foot
brake lever .................................... 178
14 WHEELS, TIRES............................................ 180
14.1 Removing the front wheel ............. 180

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14.2 Installing the front wheel ............... 181
14.3 Removing the rear wheel .............. 184
14.4 Installing the rear wheel ................ 186
14.5 Checking the rear hub damping
rubber pieces ................................ 189
14.6 Checking the tire condition............... 190
14.7 Checking tire pressure...................... 193
14.8 Checking spoke tension ................... 194
14.9 Using tire repair spray....................... 195
15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.................................. 196
15.1 Removing the 12-V battery ........... 196
15.2 Installing the 12-V battery ............. 199
15.3 Charging the 12-V battery ............. 201
15.4 Changing the main fuse.................... 204
15.5 Changing the ABS fuses................... 206
15.6 Changing the fuses of individual
power consumers ............................. 209
15.7 Changing the turn signal bulb........... 212
15.8 Checking the headlight setting ......... 213
15.9 Adjusting the headlight range........... 214
15.10 Diagnostics connector...................... 216
15.11 Front ACC1 and ACC2 ..................... 216
15.12 ACC2 rear ......................................... 217
16 COOLING SYSTEM....................................... 218
16.1 Cooling system ................................. 218
16.2 Checking the antifreeze and
coolant level...................................... 219
16.3 Checking the coolant level................ 222
16.4 Draining the coolant ...................... 224
16.5 Filling/bleeding the cooling
system ........................................... 225
16.6 Changing the coolant .................... 228
17 TUNING THE ENGINE................................... 233
17.1 Checking the clutch lever play.......... 233
17.2 Adjusting play in the clutch
lever ............................................... 234
17.3 Checking the basic position of the
shift lever........................................... 235
17.4 Adjusting the basic position of the
shift lever........................................... 235
18 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE ............... 237
18.1 Checking the engine oil level ............ 237
18.2 Changing the engine oil and oil
filter, cleaning the oil screens ....... 238
18.3 Adding engine oil .............................. 242

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19 CLEANING, CARE......................................... 244
19.1 Cleaning the motorcycle................... 244
19.2 Checks and maintenance steps for
winter operation................................ 247
20 STORAGE...................................................... 249
20.1 Storage ............................................. 249
20.2 Preparing for use after storage......... 251
21 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................... 252
22 TECHNICAL DATA ........................................ 255
22.1 Engine ............................................... 255
22.2 Engine tightening torques................. 256
22.3 Capacities ......................................... 261
22.3.1 Engine oil...................................... 261
22.3.2 Coolant......................................... 261
22.3.3 Fuel............................................... 261
22.4 Chassis ............................................. 262
22.5 Electrical system............................... 263
22.6 Tires .................................................. 264
22.7 Fork................................................... 265
22.8 Shock absorber ................................ 266
22.9 Chassis tightening torques ............... 267
23 SUBSTANCES............................................... 274
24 AUXILIARY SUBSTANCES............................ 277
25 STANDARDS ................................................. 279
26 INDEX OF SPECIAL TERMS ......................... 280
27 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ............................ 281
28 LIST OF SYMBOLS ....................................... 282
28.1 Yellow and orange symbols.............. 282
28.2 Green and blue symbols................... 282
INDEX .................................................................... 283

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1.1 Symbols used
The meaning of specific symbols is described below.
Indicates an expected reaction (e.g. of a work step or a function).
Indicates an unexpected reaction (e.g. of a work step or a function).
All work marked with this symbol requires specialist knowledge and technical understand-
ing. In the interests of your own safety, have these jobs performed by an authorized Husq-
varna Motorcycles workshop. There, your motorcycle will be optimally cared for by specially
trained experts using the specialist tools required.
Indicates a page reference (more information is provided on the specified page).
Indicates information with more details or tips.
Indicates the result of a testing step.

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Indicates a voltage measurement.
Indicates a current measurement.
Indicates the end of an activity, including potential rework.
1.2 Formats used
The typographical formats used in this document are explained below.
Proprietary name Indicates a proprietary name.
Name®Indicates a protected name.
Brand™ Indicates a brand available on the open market.
Underlined terms Refer to technical details of the vehicle or indicate technical terms, which
are explained in the glossary.

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2.1 Use definition –intended use
This vehicle has been designed and built to withstand the normal stresses and strains of road use.
This vehicle is not suitable for use on race tracks or offroad.
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This vehicle is only authorized for operation on public roads in its homologated version.
2.2 Misuse
The vehicle must only be used as intended.
Dangers can arise for people, property and the environment through use not as intended.
Any use of the vehicle beyond the intended and defined use constitutes misuse.
Misuse also includes the use of operating and auxiliary fluids which do not meet the required specification for
the respective use.
2.3 Safety advice
A number of safety instructions need to be followed to operate the product described safely. Therefore read
this instruction and all further instructions included carefully. The safety instructions are highlighted in the text
and are referred to at the relevant passages.

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Info
Various information and warning labels are attached in prominent locations on the product described.
Do not remove any information or warning labels. If they are missing, you or others may not recognize
dangers and may therefore be injured.
2.4 Degrees of risk and symbols
Danger
Identifies a danger that will immediately and invariably lead to fatal or serious permanent injury if the
appropriate measures are not taken.
Warning
Identifies a danger that is likely to lead to fatal or serious injury if the appropriate measures are not
taken.
Caution
Identifies a danger that may lead to minor injuries if the appropriate measures are not taken.
Note
Identifies a danger that will lead to considerable machine and material damage if the appropriate measures are
not taken.
Note
Indicates a danger that will lead to environmental damage if the appropriate measures are not taken.

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2.5 Overview of labels
F02726-10

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1 Type label for Canada
2 Information on emissions control
3 Information on suspension setting
4 Information on preparations for use
5 Information on noise emissions
6 Type label for USA
F02728-01
Type label for Canada

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F02729-01
Information on emissions control
F02722-01
Information on suspension setting

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F00491-01
Information on preparations for use
F02730-01
Information on noise emissions

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F02731-01
Type label for USA
2.6 Reporting safety defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause an accident resulting in injury or death, you
should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying
Husqvarna Motorcycles North America, Inc.
If the NHTSA receives multiple similar complaints, it may open an investigation. and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot
become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Husqvarna Motorcycles North America,
Inc.
You can contact the NHTSA via the toll-free “Auto Safety Hotline” on 1–888–327–4236, visit the
www.nhtsa.dot.gov website, or write to: NHTSA Headquarters, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building,
Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline.