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use and maintenance
ETV mille Caponord ABS
LONG INACTIVITY OF THE
BATTERY
!
CAUTION
If the vehicle remains unused for more
than twenty days, disconnect the 30A
fuses, in order to avoid the deterioration
of the battery caused by the current
consumption due to the multifunction
computer.
NOTE
With the removal of the 30A fuses
the functions of the digital clock are set to
zero. To reset these functions, see p. 20
(SETTING BUTTONS).
If the vehicle remains unused for more
than fifteen days, it is necessary to
recharge the battery, in order to prevent its
sulphation, see p. 96 (RECHARGING THE
BATTERY).
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Remove the battery, see p. 95
(REMOVING THE BATTERY) and put it
in a cool and dry place.
I t i s im po r t a n t t o c h ec k t he c ha r g e
periodically (about once a month), during
the winter or when the vehicle remains
u n u s e d , i n o r d e r t o p r e v e n t t h e
deterioration of the battery.
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Recharge it completely with a normal
charge, see p. 96 (RECHARGING THE
BATTERY).
If the battery remains on the vehicle,
disconnect the cables from the terminals.
CHECKING THE SWITCHES
Carefully read p. 60 (MAINTENANCE).
The vehicle is provided with four
switches:
1) Stoplight switch on the rear brake
control lever;
2) Stoplight switch on the front brake
control lever;
3) Safety switch on the side stand;
4) Switch on the clutch control lever.
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Make sure that there are no dirt or mud
deposits on the switch; the pin must be
able to move without interferences,
returning automatically to its initial
position.
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Make sure that the cables are connected
correctly.
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Check the spring (5): it must not be
damaged, worn or weakened.
AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
CONTROL
The vehicle is equipped with an air
temperature sensor positioned on the
lower right cover of the front part of the
fairing.
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Make sure that there are no dirt or mud
deposits.
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