GAS GAS MC-E 5, Owner'S Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 MEANS OF REPRESENTATION ..................................... 4
1.1 Symbols used................................................. 4
1.2 Formats used................................................. 4
2 SAFETY ADVICE ............................................................ 5
2.1 Use definition
–
intended use....................... 5
2.2 Misuse............................................................ 5
2.3 Notes/warnings ............................................. 5
2.4 Grades of risks ............................................... 5
2.5 Tampering warning ....................................... 5
2.6 Safe operation ............................................... 6
2.7 Fall or accident .............................................. 6
2.8 Protective clothing ........................................ 7
2.9 Work on vehicle, motor, and
rechargeable lithium-ion battery.................. 7
2.10 Environment.................................................. 7
2.11 Owner's Manual ............................................ 7
2.12 Fire hazard..................................................... 8
3 IMPORTANT NOTES ..................................................... 9
3.1 Manufacturer warranty, implied
warranty ........................................................ 9
3.2 Fuel, auxiliary substances.............................. 9
3.3 Spare parts, accessories................................ 9
3.4 Service ........................................................... 9
3.5 Figures ........................................................... 9
3.6 Customer service........................................... 9
3.7 Power supply ............................................... 10
3.8 Operation at low temperatures.................. 10
4 VIEW OF VEHICLE ...................................................... 11
4.1 View of vehicle, front left (example) .......... 11
4.2 View of vehicle, rear right (example).......... 12
5 SERIAL NUMBERS....................................................... 13
5.1 Vehicle identification number..................... 13
5.2 Type label .................................................... 13
5.3 Motor number............................................. 13
5.4 Fork part number ........................................ 13
5.5 Shock absorber article number................... 14
5.6 Battery identification number .................... 14
6 CONTROLS.................................................................. 15
6.1 Hand brake lever ......................................... 15
6.2 Throttle grip................................................. 15
6.3 On/Off button.............................................. 15
6.4 Magnetic switch on handlebar ................... 15
6.5 Magnetic switch under the seat ................. 16
6.6 Foot brake lever .......................................... 16
6.7 Plug-in stand................................................ 16
6.8 Diagnostics connector................................. 17
7 MULTIFUNCTIONAL ELEMENT .................................. 18
7.1 Multifunctional element ............................. 18
7.2 Ride mode button ....................................... 18
7.3 Ride mode display ....................................... 19
7.4 Malfunction indicator lamp......................... 19
7.5 Charging level indicator............................... 19
7.6 Power reduction.......................................... 20
8 PREPARING FOR USE ................................................. 21
8.1 Advice on preparing for first use ................ 21
9 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS .............................................. 23
9.1 Checks and maintenance measures
when preparing for use............................... 23
9.2 Starting the vehicle ..................................... 23
9.3 Starting off................................................... 24
9.4 Applying the brakes..................................... 24
9.5 Recuperation ............................................... 25
9.6 Stop, park..................................................... 25
9.7 Transporting ................................................ 26
10 SERVICE SCHEDULE.................................................... 27
10.1 Additional information................................ 27
10.2 Required work ............................................. 27
10.3 Recommended work ................................... 28
11 SUSPENSION SETTING ............................................... 29
11.1 Checking the basic chassis setting with
the rider's weight ........................................ 29
11.2 Air suspension XACT 5235........................... 29
11.3 Compression damping of the shock
absorber ...................................................... 30
11.4 Adjusting the low-speed compression
damping of the shock absorber .................. 30
11.5 Adjusting the high-speed compression
damping of the shock absorber .................. 30
11.6 Adjusting the rebound damping of the
shock absorber ............................................ 31
11.7 Measuring the dimension of the rear
wheel unloaded........................................... 32
11.8 Checking the static sag of the shock
absorber ...................................................... 32
11.9 Checking the riding sag of the shock
absorber ...................................................... 33
11.10 Adjusting the spring preload of the
shock absorber ........................................ 33
11.11 Adjusting the riding sag ........................... 34
11.12 Checking the basic setting of the fork ........ 35
11.13 Adjusting the fork air pressure.................... 35
11.14 Adjusting the rebound damping of the
fork............................................................... 36
11.15 Handlebar position...................................... 37
11.16 Adjusting the handlebar position ........... 37
12 SEAT HEIGHT.............................................................. 38
12.1 Seat height adjustment options.................. 38
12.2 Adjusting the seat height on the shock
absorber .................................................. 38
12.3 Adjusting the seat height on the fork ..... 39
12.4 Adjusting the seat height on the
frame ....................................................... 40