Benelli CAFFENERO, Owner'S Manual

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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make
sure the vehicle is in a safe operating condition.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance pro-
cedures and schedules described in the Owner's
Manual.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Turn the key to the “ON” position.
2. Pull in the front or rear brake lever to deactivate the
lock out system.
3. Start the engine by pushing the start switch.
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to become
familiar with all of the controls. If there is a control or
function you do not understand, ask your dealer.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING TIPS
WARNING
!
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle prop-
erly increases the possibility of an accident or
equipment damage. Do not operate the vehicle if
you find any problems. If a problem cannot be
corrected by the procedures provided in this
manual, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.
WARNING
!
Failure to familiarize yourself with the controls
can lead to loss of control, which could cause an
accident or injury.
WARNING
!
Do not start the engine indoors with bad ventila-
tion or without ventilation. Do not leave a start-
ing vehicle running when no one else is around.
Do not rev the vehicle to high engine RPM's
when it is not being ridden, this could cause the
engine to overheat and damage it's internal
parts.
NOTICE
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ITEM CHECKS
Fuel • Check fuel level in fuel tank.
• Refuel if necessary.
• Check fuel line for leakage
Engine oil • Check oil level in engine.
• If necessary, add recommended oil
to specified level.
• Check vehicle for oil leakage.
ITEM CHECKS
Disc brakes • Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have dealer bleed
hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear. Replace
if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir. If
necessary, add recommended brake
fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
ITEM CHECKS
Wheels and tires • Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
Brake levers • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivots if necessary.
Sidestand,
Mainstand • Lubricate pivots if necessary.
Instruments,
lights, signals
and switches • Check operation.
Drum brake
( If equipped ) • Check operation.
• Check brake shoes for wear. Replace
if necessary
.
Throttle grip • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Check cable free play.
• If necessary, have a dealer adjust
cable free play and lubricate cable
and grip housing.
Throttle cable • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Check cable free play.
• If necessary, have a dealer adjust
cable free play and lubricate cable.