User manual MOTO GUZZI BREVA V1100

[. . . ] part# MG977472 USE+MAINTENANCE BOOK © 2006 Moto Guzzi S. p. A. Mandello del Lario (LECCO) SAFETY WARNINGS The symbols and warnings used throughout this manual have the following meanings: Safety warning. This symbol attached to the vehicle or in the manual indicates a potential risk of personal injury. Failure to observe the indications preceded by this symbol may put your safety, that of other people and the vehicle at risk! TECHNICAL INFORMATION The operations preceded by this symbol must be repeated on the opposite side of the vehicle. [. . . ] u H Push the lever (1) forward and turn dial (3) until the required number matches the arrow. CATALYTIC SILENCER WARNING Do not park the vehicle close to dried brushwood or in places where children are likely to come in contact with it, because the catalytic muffler reaches very high operating temperature. This vehicle fits a silencer with "platinumpalladium-rhodium" three-way metal catalytic converter. This device provides for the oxidation of the CO (carbon monoxide) and of the HC (unburned hydrocarbons) contained in the exhaust gases, changing them into carbon dioxide and steam, respectively. use and maintenance Breva 43 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE GETTING ON AND OFF THE VEHICLE Follow the instructions below closely in order to avoid injury to persons, damage to property and to the vehicle in the event the rider or passenger falls off the vehicle and/or the vehicle falls or overturns. CAUTION Do not apply the load of your weight or of the passenger's weight onto the side stand. The stand has been designed to support the weight of the vehicle and a minimal load, without the added weight of rider and/or passenger. The purpose of the side stand is to prevent the vehicle from falling or overturning while rider and passenger get on the vehicle and the stand should not be used to support the weight of rider and passenger. While getting on and off, the vehicle may become unstable due to its weight, and the vehicle may fall or overturn. WARNING Risk of falling and overturning. When getting on and off the vehicle, make sure nothing is restricting your movements; you should not be holding any objects in your hands, such as helmet, gloves or glasses. Always get on and off the vehicle from the left side and with the side stand down. NOTE The rider must get on the vehicle first and get off last to ensure he/she has control and balance of the vehicle while the passenger is mounting or dismounting. 44 use and maintenance Breva tail section or luggage at the rear and avoid resulting imbalance. GETTING ON THE VEHICLE u Grasp the handlebar correctly and get on the vehicle without resting your weight on the side stand. WARNING Make sure the ground is firm and level and free from obstacles. u With the left shoe heel, extend the side stand completely. NOTE When getting on and off the vehicle, the passenger must move carefully to avoid causing imbalance. If you can not reach the ground with both feet when sitting astride the vehicle, place your right foot on the ground (if you lose balance, the side stand will prevent a fall on the left side) and be ready to put your left foot to the ground to help keep your balance. the vehicle and make sure to balance it fully. NOTE u Place both feet on the ground, straighten NOTE If you can not reach the ground with both feet when sitting astride the vehicle, place your right foot on the ground (if you lose balance, the side stand will prevent a fall on the left side) and be ready to put your left foot to the ground to help keep your balance. u Place both feet on the ground and balance the vehicle keeping it upright. u Instruct the passenger on how to safely get off the vehicle. The rider must instruct the passenger on how to safely get on and off the vehicle. The vehicle is equipped with passenger footpegs to make mounting and dismounting easier. The passenger must always use the left footpeg to get on and off the vehicle. Never get off or attempt to get off the vehicle by jumping or stretch your leg to put your foot on the ground to dismount. These are incorrect procedures that will affect the stability and balance of the vehicle. NOTE The rider must not fold out or attempt to fold out the passenger footpeg while seated astride the vehicle, because this might compromise the stability and balance of the vehicle. u Ask your passenger to fold out both WARNING Risk of falling and overturning. u Lean the vehicle to the side until the stand is resting on the ground. u Fold up the passenger footpegs. passenger footpegs. u Instruct the passenger on how to safely get on the vehicle. u Pull the side stand fully up using your left foot. GETTING OFF THE VEHICLE u Select an appropriate location parking, see page 54 (PARKING). for 54 NOTE Any bags or objects strapped to the rear of the vehicle can represent an obstacle while getting on and off. [. . . ] Clean the outer parts of the engine using a degreaser, small brushes and cloth. CAUTION Before washing the vehicle use and maintenance Breva 87 1) Empty the front and under-seat compartments; 2) Make sure the compartments are properly closed. CAUTION Do not aim high-pressure water/air jets or steam jets at the following parts: wheel hubs, controls on the right and left side of the handlebar, bearings, brake master cylinders, instruments and indicators, s ilencer exhaust, glove/tool kit compartment, ignition switch/steering lock. Do not use alcohol, fuel or solvents to clean the rubber and plastic parts: use only water and mild soap. Do not use solvents or oil-derivated fluids (such as acetone, trichloroethylene, turpentine, fuel, thinners) to clean the seat. You can use detergents with surface-active agents up to 5% (mild soap, degreasing agents or alcohol). [. . . ]