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Braking
Riders with little experience are usually content to use only the rear brake, which
causes premature brake wear and increases the stopping distance. In addition, this
would promote locking of the rear wheel and loss of control of the vehicle.
Therefore, it is strongly recommended that you do not use only one of the two
brakes.
On wet roads or any other smooth surface, use extreme caution in gradually
applying the brakes simultaneously. Abrupt braking on slippery, bumpy or smooth
road surfaces is extremely dangerous. Always anticipate your braking in advance.
Warning
The greater the braking distance the faster the vehicle speed is. Be sure to
correctly assess the distance to the vehicle or object in front of you to brake
accordingly.
VIII - Inspection and maintenance
The following table specifies the periodic maintenance intervals expressed in
distance traveled or number of months. At the end of each period, remember to
perform the inspection, lubrication and maintenance. If the motorcycle is routinely
operated at a high load (for example, heavy engine load in dusty areas), perform
maintenance at regular intervals. Your dealer will give you additional maintenance
advice. The components of the steering, shocks, bearings and wheels are essential
to the operation of the vehicle and should only be maintained and repaired by
qualified professionals. To ensure your safety, it is recommended that inspection and
maintenance be performed by your authorized MASH dealer.
Caution
During periodic maintenance, it may be necessary to change one or more
parts: these must be replaced by original parts. Regardless of your vehicle
maintenance experience, items marked with the * symbol should be supported
by your dealer and qualified service personnel. You can perform maintenance on
items not marked with this symbol, provided you follow the instructions.
Warning
Once the vehicle has been broken in, maintenance is mandatory to ensure its
safety and to fully exploit its performance.
Perform periodic maintenance in strict accordance with the instructions given in
this manual.
Please note that the service interval is 3000 kms. Do not forget to certify them in
the maintenance sheets of the warranty booklet provided by your MASH dealer.
