6 - MV Agusta

CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS 3KickstandDual returnspring3EN3.2. KickstandThe kickstand is equipped with a safetyswitch that prevents motorcycleoperation while the stand is down.If the rider attempts to engage thegears while the engine is running andthe stand is down, the safety switchautomatically turns off the engine bycutting the current supply.If the motorcycle is parked (kickstanddown) and the gears are engaged, theswitch prevents the engine from beingstarted.WARNING: Riding with thekickstand incompletelyretracted can result in anaccident when you turn left.Always retract the kickstandcompletely before starting off.WARNING: At least onceeach month, check that thesafety switch is properly activatedby the kickstand and isoperational.Safety switch- 49 -