Long Inactivity Of The Battery; Checking And Cleaning The Terminals - MOTO GUZZI GRISO 1100 Manual

LONG INACTIVITY OF THE
BATTERY
CAUTION
When the motorcycle will not be ridden
for over twenty days, disconnect the 30-
A fuses, otherwise the multifunction
computer will keep drawing current and
the battery will deteriorate.
NOTE
Removing the 30A fuses resets
the digital clock functions. To re-set these
functions, see page 15 (MULTIFUNCTION
COMPUTER).
Should the vehicle not be ridden for more
than fifteen days, it is necessary to charge
the battery to avoid sulphation, see page
71 (CHARGING THE BATTERY).
u Remove the battery, see page 70
(REMOVING THE BATTERY) and
arrange it in a cool and dry place.
To avoid degradation in the wintertime or
while the vehicle is stored away, check
b a t t e r y c h a r g e a t r e g u l a r i n t e r v a l s
(monthly).
u Recharge it completely, using a standard
charge, see page 71 (CHARGING THE
BATTERY).
If the battery remains on the vehicle,
disconnect the cables from the terminals.
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CHECKING AND CLEANING THE
TERMINALS
Carefully read page 68 (BATTERY).
u Make sure that the ignition switch is in
position " ".
u Remove the rider seat, see page 25
(UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SEAT).
u Make sure that the cable terminals and
the battery terminals are:
– in good conditions (and not corroded or
covered with deposits);
– covered with neutral grease or Vaseline.
use and maintenance Griso 69