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GENERAL INFORMATION
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1.2.1 FUEL
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WARNING
The fuel used for internal combustion engines is ex-
tremely inflammable and in particular conditions it
can become explosive.
It is important to carry out the refuelling and the
maintenance operations in a well-ventilated area,
with the engine off.
Do not smoke while refuelling or near fuel vapours, in
any case avoid any contact with naked flames,
sparks and any other heat source to prevent the fuel
from catching fire or from exploding.
Further, prevent fuel from flowing out of the fuel filler,
as it could catch fire when getting in contact with the
red-hot surfaces of the engine.
In case some fuel has accidentally been spilt, make
sure that the area has completely dried and before
starting the vehicle verify that there is no fuel inside
the fuel filler neck.
Since petrol expands under the heat of the sun and
due to the effects of sun radiation.
Never fill the tank to the brim.
Screw the plug up carefully after refuelling.
Avoid any contact of the fuel with the skin and the in-
halation of vapours; do not swallow fuel or pour it
from a receptacle into another by means of a tube.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF FUEL IN THE ENVIRONMENT.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
Use only premium grade unleaded petrol, min. O.N. 95
(N.O.R.M.) and 85 (N.O.M.M.).
1.2.2 ENGINE OIL
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WARNING
Engine oil may cause serious damage to the skin if
handled daily and for long periods.
Wash your hands carefully after use.
Do not dispose of the oil in the environment.
Deliver it to or have it collected by the nearest oil sal-
vage center or by the supplier.
In case any maintenance operation has to be carried
out, it is advisable to use latex gloves.
For the maintenance intervals, see 2.1.1 (REGULAR
SERVICE INTERVALS CHART).
For the lubricant types, see 1.6 (LUBRICANT CHART).
1.2.3 FORK OIL
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WARNING
Fork oil may cause serious damage to the skin if han-
dled daily and for long periods.
Wash your hands carefully after use.
Do not dispose of the oil in the environment.
Deliver it to or have it collected by the nearest oil sal-
vage center or by the supplier.
In case any maintenance operation has to be carried
out, it is advisable to use latex gloves.
By changing the damper settings and/or the viscosity
of the oil contained in them, the suspension re-
sponse may be altered partially.
Standard oil viscosity: SAE 20 W.
The viscosity ratings which can be chosen based on
the type of fork stiffness desired (SAE 5W soft, 20W
stiff).
The two products can be used in different percentag-
es until the desired response is obtained.
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F.A. is that your viscosity alters little with changes
in temperature and their damping response therefore
remains constant.
For the maintenance intervals, see 2.1.1 (REGULAR
SERVICE INTERVALS CHART).
For the lubricant types, see 1.6 (LUBRICANT CHART).
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