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The following occurs:
– the engine must stop;
– the side stand down LED " " on the
instrument panel should come on.
CAUTION
If the engine keeps running, contact a
Moto Guzzi Authorized Dealer.
BATTERY
C a r e f u l l y
r e a d
(MAINTENANCE).
WARNING
Fire hazard.
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
s u b s t a n c e s a w a y f r o m e l e c t r i c
components.
Never invert the battery cables.
Ensure that the ignition switch is in
position "
" before connecting or
disconnecting the battery, otherwise
some components might damage.
Connect the positive cable (+) first and
then the negative cable (-).
Disconnect in 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.
LONG INACTIVITY OF THE
BATTERY
When the motorcycle is to be left
u n u s e d f o r o v e r t w e n t y d a y s ,
disconnect the 30-A fuses, otherwise
the multifunction computer will keep
drawing current and the battery will
deteriorate.
NOTE
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Removing the 30A fuses resets
the digital clock functions. To reset these
functions, see page 33 (MULTIFUNCTION
COMPUTER).
Should the vehicle be unused for more
than fifteen days, it is necessary to charge
the battery to avoid sulphation, see page
91 (CHARGING THE BATTERY).
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Remove the battery, see page 90
(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).
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Recharge it completely, using a standard
charge, see page 91 (CHARGING THE
BATTERY).
If you are leaving the battery installed to
the vehicle, disconnect the cables from the
terminals.
CAUTION
1
2
CHECKING AND CLEANING THE
TERMINALS
Carefully read page 89 (BATTERY).
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Make sure that the ignition switch is in
position "
".
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Remove the rider seat, see page 43
(UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SEAT).
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Loosen the two screws (1) and move
aside the cover (2).
use and maintenance Griso
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