Zero 2014 FX, Owner'S Manual

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General Operation
4.3
General Operation
General Operation
This section describes several items you should examine
before operation.
Pre-Ride Inspection
Before operating the Zero Motorcycle, check the following
to make sure the motorcycle is secure and intact:

Power Pack . Make sure the instrument panel charge
indicator is indicating a charged power pack. If the
charge indicator reads below: MX Dirt - 3 bars (½
charge), or FX/XU Street Legal - 5 bars (½ charge), we
suggest you recharge before use. Always keep the
charger cord with the motorcycle.

Drive Belt (all models). Check the belt tension and
condition. Adjust if necessary. The drive belt must be
cleaned at the intervals specified in the maintenance
schedule; otherwise it will quickly wear out, especially
when riding in dusty or wet areas. See
“Drive Belt”, on
page 5-14 .

Drive Chain (optional on FX). Check the tension 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 (Optional)”, on page 5-16 .

Brakes. Squeeze the brake lever and press the brake
pedal individually while pushing the motorcycle to see if
it rolls. You should be able to lock-up the wheels
completely by applying the brakes.

Throttle. With the key switch in the OFF position, apply
the throttle and release to verify that the throttle is
smooth and returns correctly.

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 5-13 . Replace the tires when the
tread height is 0.08 inches (2 mm) 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.

Electrical System. (FX/XU Street Legal) Check for
correct function of the headlight, turn signals, and the
brake/tail lights.
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