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INTRODUCTION
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FOREWORD
This publication is addressed to the user of the motorcycle and to technical assistance staff. It
has been written with the objective of making known, and comprehensible, the operations
involved in the inspection, maintenance and repair of the motorcycle it deals with.
N.B. Read this manual carefully and from start to finish before carrying out any work on the engi-
ne. A good knowledge of all the components that make up the engine, and of all the procedures
to be followed during the various inspection and maintenance jobs, will help to prolong the life
of the engine.
The manual has been made as comprehensive as possible through the addition of diagramma-
tic illustrations that help clarify the subject at hand.
Note for information
Betamotor
S.p.A. is committed to a policy of continuous improvement of its products. For
this reason it is possible that you will encounter slight differences between what is stated
in this manual and the vehicle on which you are about to carry out repair and/or mainte-
nance.
Betamotor models are exported to numerous countries, where different rules apply
with respect to highway law and homologation procedures. Trusting that you will under-
stand,
Betamotor S.p.A. therefore believes that it must reserve the right to make alterations
to its products and technical documentation at any time and without prior notice.
We respect and defend the environment.
Everything we do has repercussions for the the entire planet and its resources. In the in-
terests of the community, Betamotor wants its customers and technical assistance staff to
be aware of the need to adopt procedures for the use of the vehicle and for disposal of its
parts which fully comply with the applicable regulations in terms of environmental pollu-
tion and the disposal and recycling of waste.
SAFETY
Carbon monoxide
• Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is a poisonous gas. Carbon monoxi-
de can cause loss of consciousness and lead to death.
• If the engine has to be started, make sure that the area is well ventilated. Never start the
engine in an enclosed space.
• Starting the engine in an enclosed space is permissible only if appropriate devices are
used for extracting the exhaust gases.