Technical data

Electrical Equipment

chap. 6

6-5

Release 00 2002-09

Atlantic 500

STAND SWITCH CONTROL

Rotation of the side stand (1) must be free from

obstruction.

Carry out the following checks:

• The springs (2) must not be damaged, worn, rusty

or weakened.

• The stand must turn freely, by greasing the joint if

necessary, see (TABLE OF LUBRICANTS).

On the side stand (1) there is a safety switch (3) with

the role of preventing or interrupting engine running

with the side stand (1) lowered.

To check that the safety switch is working (3):

• Sit on the saddle in driving position.

• Raise the side stand (1).

• Start the engine.

• With the throttle twistgrip released and the motor

idling, lower the side stand (1) which should

activate the safety switch (3).

At this point:

- the engine should stop;

- on the dashboard the side stand lowered indicator

“ “ should light up.

If this does not happen, replace the switch (3).

STAND SWITCH

Cables

Position

Lowered

Raised