APRILIA PEGASO 650 IE - 2003, Manual

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91 use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.
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If the vehicle remains unused for more
than fifteen days, it is necessary to re-
charge the battery, in order to prevent its
sulphation, see p. 90 (RECHARGING THE
BATTERY).
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Remove the battery, see p. 89 (REMOV-
ING THE BATTERY) and put it in a cool
and dry place.
It is important to check the charge periodi-
cally (about once a month), during the win-
ter or when the vehicle remains unused, in
order to prevent the deterioration of the
battery.
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Recharge it completely with a trickle
charge, see p 90 (RECHARGING THE
BATTERY).
If the battery remains on the vehicle, dis-
connect the cables from the terminals.
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Carefully read p. 55 (MAINTENANCE).
T he v e hi c l e i s p r o v i d ed w it h f o u r
switches:
1) Stoplight switch on the rear brake con-
trol lever;
2) Stoplight switch on the front brake con-
trol 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, re-
turning 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 dam-
aged, worn or weakened.