Benelli BN302, Owner'S Manual

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EN
STARTING/PARKING
Acceleration.
Rotation: Speed increases.
When setting out or close to an uphill
route, turn the dial gradually to increase
the engine power "A"
Return: Speed is reduced “B”.
In case of emergency, make your return
as quickly as possible.
Changing down a gear
Release the accelerator dial, if
necessary, use the brake levers to slow
down.
Pull the clutch, lower the gear lever in
the direction of irst gear and release the
clutch gently.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Always change down one gear at a time
and at the correct speed to avoid engine
overspeed and jamming of the rear
wheel.
Tips for reducing fuel consumption
Fuel consumption mainly depends on
driving style The following advice can
serve to reduce fuel consumption:
• Change gears rapidly and avoid
revving the engine too much when
accelerating.
• Do not accelerate the engine while
changing up a gear ad avoid high
revs when there is no charge on the
engine.
• Switch off the engine instead of
leaving it to idle over for long periods
of time, (e.g., in trafic jams, at
trafic lights or at level crossings
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A
Gear change:
The vehicle has 6 gears, set out as
shown. Use the correct gear according
to driving conditions.
Changing up a gear
Release the accelerator dial, pull the
clutch, lift the gear lever, release the
clutch and accelerate.
1º
N
2º
5º
3º
4º
6º
B