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MAINTENANCE
Battery
Brake System
USE ONLY DOT 3 OR 4 BRAKE FLUID FROM A SEALED
CONTAINER. AN OPEN CONTAINER MAY HAVE THE FLUID
CONTAMINATED WITH WATER ABSORBED FROM THE
ATMOSPHERE
NOTICE
DO NOT SPILL BRAKE FLUID ON PAINTED
SURFACES OR IT WILL DAMAGE THE PAINT. CLEAN
ANY SPILLS IMMEDIATELY.
NOTICE
BATTERY ACID CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. WEAR EYE
PROTECTION AND RUBBER GLOVES IF ACID IS
PRESENT AND NEEDS TO BE CLEANED OFF THE
MOTORCYCLE.
CAUTION
The Misfit is equipped with an Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) maintenance free battery. The battery
electrolyte (acid) is filled at the time of battery commission and is not serviceable. Do not attempt
to open an AGM battery and fill with electrolyte.
Battery Inspection/Charging
Remove the
seat
and Check that the battery terminal bolts are tight and the cables not loose.
Measure the battery voltage, engine off, with a volt meter. Normal static battery voltage should be
12.6VDC minimum
. If below this voltage, charge the battery. The battery may be charged at a
rate of between
0.5-2.0A-h
at a voltage of
13.8 - 14.5 volts
to properly charge the AGM battery.
Inspect the battery for acid leaks, corroded terminals
or other damage. Replace the battery if it is leaking
or damaged. If acid is present, clean the motorcycle
with soap and water. Acid may damage paint, metal
and plastic.
Battery type:
YTX9-BS (12V 9Ah)
Brake Fluid Inspection/Filling-Front
1.
Move the handlebars until the brake master cylinder is
level. Brake fluid level should be between the
LOWER
level in the window and the
top of the window
. Fluid
should be a clear color. If the fluid is yellow or brown,
this indicates that the fluid is contaminated and needs
to be changed.
See page 121
2.
If the fluid level is low, clean any dirt from the
reservoir cap and remove the cap by removing the 2
Philips head screws.
3.
Remove the rubber diaphragm and wipe clean of any
fluid. Clean the cap and diaphragm with contact
cleaner and dry. Any spilled fluid must be cleaned
immediately.
4.
Add
DOT 3 OR 4 brake fluid
to the reservoir until the top level is reached. (DO NOT
OVERFILL)
5.
Replace the diaphragm, cap and screws.