Zero Motorcycles MX 2012, Owner'S Manual

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General Operation
Pre-Ride Inspection
Before operating the Zero motorcycle, check the
following to make sure the motorcycle is secure and
intact:
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Power Pack
Make sure the onboard charge indicator is green,
indicating a charged power pack. If the charge
indicator reads below: MX Dirt - 3 bars (1/2), or
X/XU Street Legal - 5 bars (1/2), we suggest you
recharge before use.
•
Drive Chain (X/MX)
Check chain slack and condition. Adjust and
lubricate if necessary. The drive chain must be
cleaned and lubricated at the intervals specified in
the maintenance schedule. Otherwise, it will
quickly wear out, especially when riding in dusty
or wet areas. See Drive Chain on page 5-12.
•
Drive Belt (XU)
Check the belt tension and condition. See Drive
Belt on page 5-9.
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Brakes
Squeeze the brake lever and press the brake
pedal individually and push the motorcycle to see
if it rolls. You should be able to completely
lock-up the wheels by applying the brakes.
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Throttle
With the key switch in the OFF position, twist the
throttle and release to verify that the throttle is
smooth and returns correctly.
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Tires
Check both tires for condition and tread depth.
Check cold tire pressure frequently. Check for
damage and alignment. Maintain correct tire
pressure as specified on page 5-9. Replace the
tires when the tread height is 2 mm (0.08 in) or
less.
CAUTION: Under-inflation is the most common cause
of tire failure and may result in severe tire cracking,
tread separation, “blowout,” or unexpected loss of
motorcycle control causing personal injury and
possible death.
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Electrical System
X/XU Street Legal
Check for correct function of the headlight, turn
signals, and the brake/tail lights.