PIAGGIO MSS ZIP 100 4T, Service Manual

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Fuses
The electrical system is protected by a 10 A fuse
«A» located to the left of the battery support. The
ignition system, the automatic starter, front head-
light and the tail light are not fuse-protected. Be-
fore replacing a blown fuse, find and solve the
problem that caused it to blow. Do not substitute
the fuse with any alternative form of conductor
BATTERIES CONTAIN VERY ENVIRONMENTAL DANGER-
OUS SUBSTANCES. FOR BATTERY REPLACEMENT,
CONTACT AN AUTHORISED PIAGGIO-GILERA SERVICE
CENTRE, AS THEY ARE EQUIPPED FOR THE DISPOSAL
IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND LEGAL WAY.
Sealed battery
Using the sealed battery for the first time
If the vehicle is provided with an airtight battery, the only maintenance required is the check of its charge
and recharging, if needed.
These operations should be carried out before delivering the scooter, and on a six-month basis while
the vehicle is stored in open circuit.
Besides upon pre-delivery it is therefore necessary to check the battery charge and recharge it, if re-
quired, before storing the scooter and afterwards every six months.
Instructions for the renewal recharge after
open-circuit storage
1) Voltage check
Before installing the battery on the vehicle, check
the open circuit voltage with a normal tester.
- If the voltage exceeds 12.60 V, the battery may
be installed without any renewal recharge.
- If voltage is below 12.60 V, a renewal recharge
is required as explained in 2).
2) Constant voltage battery charge mode
-Constant voltage equal to 14.40 to 14.70V
-Initial charge voltage equal to 0.3 to 0.5 x nominal
capacity
-Duration of the charge: 10 to 12 h recommended
Minimum 6 h
Electrical system
MSS ZIP 100 4T
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