User manual QUAD 33

[. . . ] The way you ride determines your fuel consumption and therefore how much your motorcycle pollutes the atmosphere. In the same way, the way you treat your moped affects its noise level and wear and tear on the vehicle. In the Owner's instruction handbook you will find a series of points of information on how to ride in an ecologically sound manner, which will also be the most economic way to ride your motorcycle. Please pay attention to all the in points marked with a flower this handbook. [. . . ] In this driving condition it is recommended to use the brakes periodically. Do not brake deeply when the road is wet, or when it has potholes and low adherance. For braking, use both brakes to insure the correct distribution of the braking force is applied between both wheels. Never drive the vehicle with the helmet on your side, this could be very dangerous. It is strictly forbidden to perform changes that modify the features of the vehicle, because any alteration of it´s structure parts can change the features, and besides that it is illegal, the vehicle will not fit the homologation type approved, and it will become dangerous when you drive it. Aditional loadings In case that the vehicle has to carry aditional loads, it is indispensable to follow the rules that are indicated below: 1. The aditional loads must be placed near the driver and at the center of gravity of the vehicle as much as possible. If these are not properly placed, or if they are too big, the enter of gravity can change and this will be dangerous for your safety and the handling operations. Make sure that there is enough free space between the bank angle and the road. Remember that incorrect attachments can result in an unproperly balanced weight, and will cause you to loose the stability of your vehicle. Shifting gear Close the throttle, pull the clutch lever and put the shift pedal into any gear you wish to run. If the moisture of the brake fluid is higher than its specified value, the brakes will not work properly. Under normal weather conditions, the brake fluid must be replaced every 2 years. For this operation which needs an special care, go to your nearest Dealer QUAD. How to fit the battery - Pull out the seat (see section on Seat, fuel and oil tanks) - Place the battery in its compartment. Maintenance of the battery - When not in use, the battery will discharge at a rate of about 0. The battery should be given a top-up charge every month to compensate for this loss. Changing the battery If the battery has to be changed, it must be replaced with one of equal capacity and voltage: 12 V 6 Ah. Entrust the replacement of your battery to your Official QUAD Service Agent. Batteries contain, among other substances, sulphuric acid, and should never be put in with domestic rubbish. Vehicle stop for a long period In case of having the vehicle stop for a long period, it is necessary to recharge the battery periodically, taking into account that approximately after three months the battery will be discharged completely. Check the charging state of the battery once a month and verify if is necessary to recharge it. [. . . ] Relative to the battery maintenance, follow the rules indicated at the maintenance chart, under the title BATTERY. The vehicle needs to be clean · Firstly, soften the dirt and mud that is all over the body of the vehicle, using a low pressure jet of water. After doing this operation, remove the dirt and mud with a soft sponge special for bodywork and use a mixture of water and soap to wash it (2 ­ 4 % of soap dissolved in water). If you would like to make it shinny with silicon waxes, the vehicle must be washed firstly. [. . . ]