Battery - MOTO GUZZI GRISO 1100 Manual

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4
5
SIDE STAND
u Place the vehicle on the stand, see page
50 (PUTTING THE VEHICLE ON THE
STAND).
u Check the spring (2): it must not be
damaged, worn, rusty or weakened.
u Make sure that the stand has no play in
either position (extended and retracted).
u Lower the stand to make sure the
springs let it extend completely.
u Pull the stand midway up and let go to
make sure the springs let it retract
completely.
u The stand should turn smoothly: smear
the joint with grease, if necessary, see
page 85 (LUBRICANT CHART).
68 use and maintenance Griso
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3
1
The side stand (1) is equipped with a
safety switch (3) that inhibits ignition or
stops the engine whenever a gear is
engaged while the side stand (1) is down.
To determine proper operation of the
safety switch (3), proceed as follows:
Sit astride the vehicle.
u
u Fold up the side stand (1).
u Start the engine, see
(STARTING).
u With the throttle twistgrip (4) released
(Pos. A), let engine idle and pull the
clutch lever (5) fully in.
u Push down the gear change lever (6) to
engage the first gear.
u Lower the side stand (1) to operate the
safety switch (3).
The following occurs:
– the engine must stop;
– the side stand down LED "
instrument panel should come on.
If the engine keeps running, contact a
Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer.

BATTERY

C a r e f u l l y
(MAINTENANCE).
Risk of fire.
K e e p f u e l a n d o t h e r f l a m m a b l e
substances away from the electrical
components.
Never invert the battery cables.
Ensure that the ignition switch is in
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position "
disconnecting the battery, otherwise
some components might damage.
Connect the positive cable (+) first and
then the negative cable (-).
Disconnect following the reverse order.
NOTE
This vehicle is fitted with a
maintenance-free battery which seldom
needs inspecting, but may need charging
from time to time.
" on the
CAUTION
r e a d p a g e 5 1
WARNING
" before connecting or