Zero Motorcycles FX 2022 User manual

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ZERO FX
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ZERO FXE
™
ZERO FXS
™
ZERO MOTORCYCLES
2022 OWNER’S MANUAL
2021 OWNER’S MANUAL ZERO FX | FXE | FXS
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Table Of Contents
TOC.1
Introduction .................................................. 1.1
Introduction .............................................................. 1.1
An Important Message From Zero .......................................1.1
California Proposition 65 .....................................................1.1
California Perchlorate Advisory ........................................... 1.1
About This Manual ...............................................................1.2
Useful Information For Safe Riding ......................................1.2
When To Charge Your Z-Force® Power Pack™ ...................1.3
Identification Numbers .............................................. 1.4
Owner Information ...............................................................1.4
Power Pack Serial Number ..................................................1.5
Motor Serial Number ...........................................................1.5
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).....................................1.5
General Information .................................................. 1.6
Emissions Information .........................................................1.6
Vehicle Range .....................................................................1.7
Maximizing Your Range .......................................................1.8
Transporting ........................................................................1.9
Safety Information......................................... 2.1
General Safety Precautions ....................................... 2.1
General Safety Precautions ................................................. 2.1
Important Operating Information .........................................2.2
Location of Important Labels ..................................... 2.3
Location of Important Labels ...............................................2.3
Controls and Components ................................ 3.1
Controls and Components ......................................... 3.1
Motorcycle Controls ............................................................ 3.2
Left Side View ..................................................................... 3.4
Right Side View ................................................................... 3.6
Dash Overview .................................................................... 3.8
Warning Indicator Lights ................................................... 3.10
Dash Settings .................................................................... 3.13
Smartphone Application.................................................... 3.16
Bluetooth® Pairing............................................................ 3.17
Handlebar Controls ........................................................... 3.18
Performance Level Mode Button ....................................... 3.21
Front Brake Lever Adjuster (FXE and FXS only) ................ 3.22
Parking Brake Operation (if equipped).............................. 3.22
Starting and Operating.................................... 4.1
General Operation ..................................................... 4.1
General Operation ............................................................... 4.1
Key Switch/Steering Lock Positions.................................... 4.2
Motorcycle Tip-Over Sensor ................................................ 4.3
Operating Your Motorcycle ................................................. 4.4
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......................................... 4.6
Front Suspension Adjustment ............................................. 4.9
Rear Shock Adjustment..................................................... 4.14
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Table Of Contents
TOC.2
Charging and Power Pack Information .............. 5.1
Power Pack and Charging ......................................... 5.1
Power Pack ......................................................................... 5.1
Modular Power Pack System - Removal and Installation
(if equipped) ........................................................................ 5.3
On-Board Power Pack Charger ............................................ 5.5
Charging the Power Pack .................................................... 5.6
Quick Charging (Off-Board Accessory Charger) .................. 5.8
Public Charging Stations ................................................... 5.12
Add On Electrical Equipment ............................................ 5.12
Maintaining Your Motorcycle ........................... 6.1
Maintaining Your Motorcycle ..................................... 6.1
Owner’s Responsibilities ..................................................... 6.1
Parts/Maintenance Items..................................................... 6.2
Service History .................................................................... 6.2
Scheduled Maintenance ...................................................... 6.2
Component Fasteners ......................................................... 6.6
Power Pack............................................................... 6.9
Power Pack ......................................................................... 6.9
General Maintenance .............................................. 6.10
Brakes ............................................................................... 6.10
Parking Brake (if equipped)............................................... 6.13
Suspension........................................................................ 6.14
Wheels And Tires .............................................................. 6.14
Tire Inflation ...................................................................... 6.15
Drive Belt........................................................................... 6.16
Drive Chain (Optional)........................................................6.20
Seat Removal - FXE............................................................6.23
Side Panel - FXE ................................................................6.24
Front Panel - FXE ...............................................................6.25
Front Panel - FX/FXS..........................................................6.26
Headlight Alignment ..........................................................6.27
Headlight Bulb Replacement - FX/FXS...............................6.28
Headlight Bulb Replacement - FXE ....................................6.29
Turn Signal Light Bulb Replacement .................................6.30
Brake/Tail Light Bulb Replacement ...................................6.30
Running Light Bulb Replacement ......................................6.31
Cleaning ............................................................................6.32
Parking and Long Term Storage ........................................6.33
Zero Motorcycles Accessories ...........................................6.33
Fuses .................................................................................6.33
Troubleshooting ............................................. 7.1
Troubleshooting ........................................................7.1
Electric Motorcycle Precautions ..........................................7.1
Troubleshooting Your Motorcycle ........................................7.1
System Warning Indicator ....................................................7.2
Diagnostic Codes.................................................................7.5
General Troubleshooting .....................................................7.8
Battery Management System ...............................................7.9
Cold and Hot Weather Considerations ...............................7.15
Safety Interlocks ................................................................7.16
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Table Of Contents
TOC.3
Technical Specifications ................................ 8.1
Specifications (Europe) ............................................. 8.1
VIN Breakdown ....................................................................8.1
Zero FX ................................................................................8.2
Zero FXE (11kW)..................................................................8.4
Zero FXE .............................................................................. 8.6
Specifications (Rest Of The World) ............................ 8.8
VIN Breakdown ....................................................................8.8
Zero FX ................................................................................8.9
Zero FXE ............................................................................ 8.11
Zero FXS ............................................................................ 8.13
Warranty and Customer Information ................ 9.1
Limited Warranty Information .................................... 9.1
Who Is The Warrantor? ........................................................9.1
Who Does This Limited Warranty Cover? .............................9.1
What Does This Limited Warranty Cover? ............................ 9.1
What Is The Coverage Period Of This Limited Warranty? .... 9.2
What Is Not Covered By This Limited Warranty? .................9.3
What Other Limitations Or Disclaimers Apply To This
Limited Warranty .................................................................9.5
What Are Your Responsibilities As A Customer? ................. 9.6
What Will Zero Motorcycles Do Under This Limited
Warranty? ............................................................................9.7
How Does This Limited Warranty Relate To State Law?....... 9.7
How Do You Obtain Service Under This Limited Warranty? . 9.8
How Do I Transfer Ownership And The Limited Warranty ....9.9
Customer Information .............................................. 9.10
Customer Assistance ........................................................ 9.10
Reporting Safety Defects .................................................. 9.11
Maintenance Record ..................................... 10.1
Maintenance Record................................................ 10.1
Service History .................................................................. 10.1
Index
First Responder Information – High Voltage
Component Locations
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Introduction
1.1
IntroductionIntroduction
An Important Message From Zero
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the 2022 Zero FX,
Zero FXE or Zero FXS electric motorcycle; we welcome you to
the community of Zero Motorcycles riders. This manual is
designed to provide you with a better understanding of the
operation, inspection, and basic maintenance requirements of
this motorcycle.
Zero continually seeks advancements in product design and
quality. Therefore, this manual contains the most current
product information available at the time of printing. Because of
this, your motorcycle may differ from the information supplied in
this Owner’s Manual. No legal claims can be made on the basis
of data in this manual. When it comes time to sell your Zero
FX/FXE/FXS, please ensure that this manual stays with the
motorcycle; it is, by law, an important part of the vehicle. If you
have any questions concerning the operation or maintenance of
your motorcycle, please contact your authorized Zero
Motorcycles dealer.
For 24 hour updates and additional information about your
motorcycle, visit the Owner Resources section of the Zero
Motorcycles website:
http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/owner-resources/
California Proposition 65
WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a
passenger vehicle or off-highway motor vehicle can
expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon
monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing
exhaust, do not idle the engine except as necessary, service
your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash
your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more
information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
California Perchlorate Advisory
WARNING: Certain components of this motorcycle such
as lithium batteries may contain perchlorate material.
Special handling may apply for service or end of life disposal.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov.
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Introduction
1.2
About This Manual
This manual covers the following motorcycles (standard features
and equipment include Integrated Z-Force® Power Pack and
charger, belt drive (optional chain drive), and regenerative
braking):
•Zero FX: Dual Sport
•Wire Wheels
21-inch Diameter Front Wheel
18-inch Diameter Rear Wheel
•Dual Sport Tires
•Zero FXS: Supermoto
•Cast Wheels (17-inch diameter)
•Street Tires
•Zero FXE
•ZF7.2 Power Pack
•LED Headlight
•Modified body panels
Locating and referencing information
A good place to locate information about the motorcycle is in the
index in the back of the manual.
The terms “right” or “left” refer to the rider’s right or left when
sitting on the motorcycle.
Useful Information For Safe Riding
This manual contains the word WARNING to indicate something
that could hurt you or others. It also contains the word CAUTION
to indicate things that could damage your motorcycle.
WARNING! Please read this manual carefully and completely
before operating this motorcycle. Do not attempt to operate this
motorcycle until you have attained adequate knowledge of its
controls and operating features, and until you have been trained
in safe and proper riding techniques. Regular inspections and
proper maintenance, along with good riding skills, help you
safely enjoy the capabilities and the reliability of this motorcycle.
Disregarding the aforementioned, however, may render the
warranty invalid.
This symbol is located in various locations on
the motorcycle to inform you that exposure to
high voltage can cause shock, burns and even
death.
The high voltage components on the motorcycle should be
serviced only by technicians with special training.
High voltage cable or wiring has an orange covering. Do not
probe, tamper with, cut, or modify high voltage cable or wiring.
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Introduction
1.3
When To Charge Your Z-Force® Power Pack™
Proper care of the motorcycle’s power pack is essential! In order
to maximize the life of your power pack(s), Zero Motorcycles has
established the following guidelines for proper charging and
operation.
•If the power pack is fully discharged, it must be charged
within 24 hours to prevent damage to the power pack.
•If you ride regularly, but your ride doesn’t require most of
your power pack’s capacity, your power pack will benefit
from not being charged to 100% unnecessarily. In hot
climates, going a few rides before recharging will prolong
your power pack’s life by limiting the amount of time it
spends parked at a high state of charge.
•If you ride infrequently, once per week or less, recharging the
evening prior to when you need to be at full charge is much
better for your power pack than charging it right after each
ride and having it sit for days between rides at a high state of
charge.
•If the power pack’s state of charge is below 30%, we
recommend you charge the power pack to at least 60% and
then disconnect the charger.
CAUTION: Never store your motorcycle at a low state of charge
(below 30% SOC). Leaving the power pack at a low state of
charge for a prolonged period could damage it and void your
warranty.
•If you ride in hot weather (>35ºC / 95ºF) or spend a majority
of your ride at freeway speeds, the power pack will benefit
from not being charged “hot”. Allowing your pack a few
hours to cool off prior to recharging will prolong its life. You
may also benefit from off-peak electricity rates by waiting
until the evening to charge.
•Once your motorcycle has been charged, we recommend
that you disconnect the charger. The power pack will go into
“hibernate mode” and self-discharge extremely slowly over
time. So, if you haven’t ridden it for a long while and need to
charge it to 100% SOC, plug it in to the charger for a few
hours prior to your ride. Unplugging the charger when not
needed ensures the best long-term health of your power
pack.
•For long term storage (>30 days) of your motorcycle, see
“Parking and Long Term Storage”, on page 6.33.
•To ensure best performance of your Zero motorcycle over its
lifetime, please be certain that the motorcycle’s firmware is
up to date. If you have questions, please contact the nearest
Zero Motorcycles dealer.
For other important information regarding the power pack, see
“Power Pack”, on page 5.1.
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Identification Numbers
1.4
Identification Numbers
Owner Information
Record information pertaining to your motorcycle here. When contacting your dealer, you may need to provide this information.
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