Battery - MOTO GUZZI 2005 Griso 1100 Use And Maintenance Book

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SIDE STAND
Place the vehicle on the stand, see page
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50 (PUTTING THE VEHICLE ON THE
STAND).
Check the spring (2): it must not be
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damaged, worn, rusty or weakened.
Make sure that the stand has no play in
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either position (extended and retracted).
Lower the stand to make sure the
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springs let it extend completely.
Pull the stand midway up and let go to
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make sure the springs let it retract
completely.
The stand should turn smoothly: smear
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the joint with grease, if necessary, see
page 85 (LUBRICANT CHART).
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3
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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.
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Fold up the side stand (1).
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Start the engine, see
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(STARTING).
With the throttle twistgrip (4) released
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(Pos. A), let engine idle and pull the
clutch lever (5) fully in.
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engage the first gear.
Lower the side stand (1) to operate the
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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).
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
page 43
position "
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.
" on the
CAUTION
r e a d p a g e 5 1
WARNING
" before connecting or