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Carefully read p. 72 (MAINTENANCE)
and p. 81 (CHECKING THE SWITCHES).
The side stand (1) must rotate about its
pivot smoothly and easily.
Perform the following checks:
N
The springs (2) must be free from dam-
age, wear, or rust, and must fully and
firmly retract the side stand when the
weight of the vehicle is lifted off of it.
N
The side stand (1) must rotate freely
about its pivot. If necessary, lubricate
the pivot, see p. 122 (LUBRICANT
CHART).
The side stand (1) is equipped with a safe-
ty system, operated by safety switch (3).
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This system prevents the motor from being
started while the stand is extended unless
the transmission is in neutral. It also kills
the engine if the stand is extended while
the engine is running, unless the transmis-
sion is in neutral.
To check the proper functioning of the safe-
ty switch (3):
N
Sit on the vehicle in the normal riding po-
sition.
N
Retract the side stand (1).
WARNING
Exhaust gases contain carbon monox-
ide, which is extremely poisonous if in-
haled.
Do not start the engine in closed or bad-
ly-ventilated rooms.
Failure to observe this warning may
cause loss of consciousness or even
lead to death by asphyxia.
N
Start the engine, see p. 62 (STARTING).
N
Release the throttle grip (4) (Pos. A).
With the engine idling, pull in the clutch
lever (5) completely.
N
Engage first gear, pushing the shift lever
(6) downwards.
N
Extend the side stand (1).
NOTE
Extending the side stand must kill
the engine and the "side stand down" warn-
ing light " " (7) must come on. If the en-
gine continues to run:
N
Check the safety switch (3) on the side
stand (2), see p. 81 (CHECKING THE
SWITCHES). Perform the necessary
cleaning or repairs.
N
Repeat the check.
WARNING
If the engine does not stop when the
side stand is extended, do not ride your
vehicle. Contact your Local
Dealer.
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