Benelli 302R 2017, Owner'S Manual

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Instrument and control functions
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Clutch lever
The clutch lever is located on the left side
of the handlebar.
To disengage the clutch, pull the lever
toward the handlebar grip. To engage the
clutch, release the lever. The lever should
be pulled rapidly and released slowly for
smooth clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a clutch
switch, which is part of the ignition circuit
cut-off system. (See page 3-13).
Shift pedal
The shift pedal is located on the left side
of the motorcycle and is used in combi-
nation with the clutch lever when shifting
the gears of the 6-speed constant-mesh
transmission equipped on this motor-
cycle.
TIP
Always change down one gear at a time
and at the correct speed to avoid engine
overspeed and jamming of the rear wheel.
Brake lever
The brake lever is located on the right side
of the handlebar. To apply the front bra-
ke, pull the lever toward the throttle grip.
The brake lever has a position adjustment
knob.
1. Brake lever
2. Distance between brake lever and
throttle grip
3. Brake lever position adjusting knob
4. “
▲
” mark
To adjust the distance between the brake
lever and the accelerator dial, turn the
knob clockwise or anticlockwise; anti-
clockwise will move the lever closer, while
clockwise will move it further away. Make
sure that the correct adjustment, set from
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