Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 2018 User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL 2018
VITPILEN 401
Art. no. 3402207en

DEAR HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES CUSTOMER
*3402207en*
3402207en
01/2018
DEAR HUSQVARNA MO TORCYCLES CUSTOMER
Congratulations on your decision to purchase a Husqvarna motorcycle. You are now the owner of a state-of-
the-art sports motorcycle that will give you enormous pleasure if you service and maintain it properly.
We hope you enjoy riding this motorcycle!
Enter the serial numbers of your vehicle below.
Chassis number ( p. 32) Dealer's stamp
Engine number ( p. 33)
Key number ( p. 34)
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 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, devi-
ations from illustrations and descriptions, as well as misprints and other errors. The models portrayed partly
contain special equipment that does not belong to the regular scope of supply.
© 2018 Husqvarna Motorcycles GmbH, Mattighofen Austria
All rights reserved

DEAR HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES CUSTOMER
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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:
VITPILEN 401 US (F2375R1)

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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...................................... 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 Consumer rights ................................. 18
2.7 Operating noise warning..................... 19
2.8 Noise emission warranty..................... 19
2.9 Reporting safety defects..................... 19
2.10 Tampering warning ............................. 20
2.11 Safe operation..................................... 21
2.12 Protective clothing.............................. 22
2.13 Work rules........................................... 22
2.14 Environment........................................ 23
2.15 Owner's Manual.................................. 23
3 IMPORTANT NOTES....................................... 24
3.1 Manufacturer and implied warranty.... 24
3.2 Operating and auxiliary substances ... 24
3.3 Spare parts, accessories .................... 24
3.4 Service ................................................ 25
3.5 Figures ................................................ 25
3.6 Customer service................................ 25
4 VIEW OF VEHICLE .......................................... 28
4.1 View of vehicle, front left (example) .... 28
4.2 View of vehicle, rear right
(example)............................................. 30
5 SERIAL NUMBERS.......................................... 32
5.1 Chassis number.................................. 32
5.2 Type label............................................ 32
5.3 Engine number.................................... 33
5.4 Key number......................................... 34
6 CONTROLS ..................................................... 35
6.1 Clutch lever......................................... 35
6.2 Hand brake lever................................. 35
6.3 Throttle grip......................................... 36
6.4 Switches on the left side of the
handlebar............................................ 36
6.4.1 High beam flasher button............... 36
6.4.2 Light switch .................................... 37
6.4.3 Turn signal switch .......................... 37

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6.4.4 Horn button .................................... 38
6.5 Switches on the right side of the
handlebar............................................ 38
6.5.1 Emergency OFF switch .................. 38
6.5.2 Electric starter button..................... 39
6.6 Ignition/steering lock........................... 39
6.7 Locking the steering ........................... 40
6.8 Unlocking the steering........................ 41
6.9 Opening the filler cap.......................... 41
6.10 Closing the filler cap ........................... 43
6.11 Seat lock ............................................. 44
6.12 Tool set ............................................... 44
6.13 Grab handle ........................................ 45
6.14 Passenger foot pegs........................... 45
6.15 Shift lever ............................................ 46
6.16 Foot brake lever.................................. 47
6.17 Side stand........................................... 47
7 ERGONOMICS ................................................ 49
7.1 Adjusting the basic position of the
hand brake lever ................................. 49
7.2 Adjusting the basic position of the
clutch lever.......................................... 49
7.3 Adjusting the shift lever ...................... 50
8 COMBINATION INSTRUMENT ....................... 52
8.1 Combination instrument ..................... 52
8.2 Activation and test.............................. 53
8.3 Warning notes..................................... 54
8.4 Indicator lamps ................................... 59
8.5 Shift warning light ............................... 61
8.6 Display ................................................ 63
8.7 Fuel level display................................. 64
8.8 Coolant temperature indicator............ 65
8.9 Function buttons................................. 66
8.10 Info display.......................................... 67
8.11 ODO display........................................ 68
8.11.1 Fuel Range ..................................... 68
8.11.2 Service............................................ 69
8.12 TRIP 1 display..................................... 70
8.12.1 Time Trip 1 ..................................... 71
8.12.2 Average Speed Trip1...................... 72
8.12.3 Avg F.C. Trip 1 ............................... 73
8.13 TRIP 2 display..................................... 74
8.13.1 Time Trip 2 ..................................... 74
8.13.2 Average Speed Trip2...................... 75
8.13.3 Avg F.C. Trip 2 ............................... 76
8.14 Setting the units.................................. 77
8.15 Setting the clock................................. 78

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8.16 Adjusting the shift speed RPM1 ......... 79
8.17 Adjusting the shift speed RPM2 ......... 80
9 PREPARING FOR USE.................................... 82
9.1 Advice on preparing for first use......... 82
9.2 Running in the engine ......................... 84
9.3 Loading the vehicle............................. 84
10 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS ................................. 87
10.1 Checks and maintenance measures
when preparing for use....................... 87
10.2 Starting ............................................... 88
10.3 Starting off .......................................... 90
10.4 Shifting, riding..................................... 91
10.5 Applying the brakes............................ 96
10.6 Stopping, parking ............................... 98
10.7 Transport........................................... 100
10.8 Refueling........................................... 101
11 SERVICE SCHEDULE.................................... 103
11.1 Additional information....................... 103
11.2 Required work................................... 103
11.3 Recommended work......................... 106
12 TUNING THE CHASSIS................................. 107
12.1 Adjusting the spring preload of the
shock absorber ............................. 107
13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS ............. 108
13.1 Raising the motorcycle with the
rear lifting gear.................................. 108
13.2 Removing the rear of the
motorcycle from the lifting gear........ 110
13.3 Lifting the motorcycle with the
front lifting gear................................. 112
13.4 Taking the motorcycle off the front
lifting gear ......................................... 113
13.5 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork
legs ................................................... 114
13.6 Removing the seat............................ 115
13.7 Mounting the seat............................. 116
13.8 Removing the left side cover ........ 116
13.9 Installing the left side cover .......... 119
13.10 Removing the right side cover ...... 121
13.11 Installing the right side cover ........ 124
13.12 Removing the license plate holder.... 127
13.13 Installing the license plate holder ..... 131
13.14 Checking for chain dirt
accumulation .................................... 136

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13.15 Cleaning the chain ............................ 136
13.16 Checking the chain tension .............. 138
13.17 Adjusting the chain tension............... 139
13.18 Checking the chain, rear sprocket,
and engine sprocket ......................... 141
14 BRAKE SYSTEM ........................................... 144
14.1 Antilock brake system (ABS)............. 144
14.2 Checking the brake discs ................. 146
14.3 Checking the front brake fluid
level................................................... 148
14.4 Adding front brake fluid ................ 149
14.5 Checking the front brake linings....... 152
14.6 Checking the rear brake fluid level ... 153
14.7 Adding rear brake fluid .................. 154
14.8 Checking the rear brake linings ........ 156
14.9 Checking the free travel of the foot
brake lever ........................................ 158
14.10 Adjusting the free travel of the foot
brake lever .................................... 159
15 WHEELS, TIRES............................................ 161
15.1 Removing the front wheel ............. 161
15.2 Installing the front wheel ............... 162
15.3 Removing the rear wheel .............. 165
15.4 Installing the rear wheel ................ 167
15.5 Checking the rear hub rubber
dampers ........................................ 170
15.6 Checking the tire condition............... 171
15.7 Checking the tire air pressure........... 174
15.8 Checking spoke tension ................... 175
16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.................................. 176
16.1 Removing the battery .................... 176
16.2 Installing the battery ...................... 179
16.3 Recharging the battery ................. 181
16.4 Changing the ABS fuses................... 184
16.5 Changing the fuses of individual
power consumers ............................. 187
16.6 Changing the turn signal bulb........... 190
16.7 Checking the headlight setting ......... 191
16.8 Adjusting the headlight range........... 192
16.9 Diagnostics connector...................... 193
16.10 Front ACC1 and ACC2 ..................... 194
16.11 ACC2 rear ......................................... 194
17 COOLING SYSTEM....................................... 195
17.1 Cooling system ................................. 195
17.2 Checking the antifreeze and
coolant level...................................... 196

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17.3 Checking the coolant level................ 199
17.4 Draining the coolant ...................... 201
17.5 Filling/bleeding the cooling
system ........................................... 202
17.6 Changing the coolant .................... 205
18 TUNING THE ENGINE................................... 209
18.1 Checking the clutch lever play.......... 209
18.2 Adjusting play in the clutch
lever ............................................... 210
19 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE ............... 211
19.1 Checking the engine oil level ............ 211
19.2 Changing the engine oil and oil
filter, cleaning the oil screens ....... 212
19.3 Adding engine oil .............................. 216
20 CLEANING, CARE......................................... 218
20.1 Cleaning the motorcycle................... 218
20.2 Checks and maintenance steps for
winter operation................................ 221
21 STORAGE...................................................... 223
21.1 Storage ............................................. 223
21.2 Preparing for use after storage......... 225
22 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................... 226
23 TECHNICAL DATA ........................................ 229
23.1 Engine ............................................... 229
23.2 Engine tightening torques................. 230
23.3 Capacities ......................................... 235
23.3.1 Engine oil...................................... 235
23.3.2 Coolant......................................... 235
23.3.3 Fuel............................................... 235
23.4 Chassis ............................................. 235
23.5 Electrical system............................... 237
23.6 Tires .................................................. 238
23.7 Fork................................................... 238
23.8 Shock absorber ................................ 239
23.9 Chassis tightening torques ............... 239
24 SUBSTANCES............................................... 246
25 AUXILIARY SUBSTANCES............................ 249
26 STANDARDS ................................................. 251
27 INDEX OF SPECIAL TERMS ......................... 252
28 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ............................ 253
29 LIST OF SYMBOLS ....................................... 254
29.1 Yellow and orange symbols.............. 254

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29.2 Green and blue symbols................... 254
INDEX .................................................................... 255