User manual MOTO GUZZI GRISO 1100

[. . . ] part# MG977474 USE+MAINTENANCE BOOK © 2006 Moto Guzzi S. p. A. Mandello del Lario (LECCO) SAFETY WARNINGS The following precautionary warnings are used throughout this manual in order to convey the following messages: Safety warning. When you find this symbol on the vehicle or in the manual, be careful to the 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. [. . . ] It does not take long to carry out a checkup and this operation ensures you much more safety. This vehicle is equipped with an electronic engine control unit capable of detecting abnormal operation in real time and storing faults. Any time the ignition switch is set to " ", the alarm LED " !" (1) on the instrument panel comes on for three seconds. CAUTION After the first 1500 km (930 mi) and every 10000 km (6250 mi) thereafter, the right display will show icon " ". I n t h i s c a se , h a ve a M o t o G u z z i Authorised Dealer perform all service operations as indicated in the scheduled maintenance chart, see page 52 (SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART). CAUTION If the alarm LED " !SERVICE" diagnosis icon come on during engine normal operation, it means that the control unit has detected a failure. In most cases, the engine will keep running, although giving less performance. Immediately contact a Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer. use and maintenance Griso 41 PRE-RIDE CHECKS CHART Component Front and rear disc brakes Check page Check the operation, the idle stroke of the control levers, the fluid level and make sure there are no 29, 30, 31, 32, leaks. Make sure that it works smoothly and that it is possible to open and close it completely, in all steering positions. Check the tyre surface, the inflation pressure, wear and tear and any damage. Check clutch operation, free travel of control lever (free play with a cold engine must be less than 1 mm). Make sure that the steering rotates smoothly, without any clearance or looseness. Make sure that when the stand is let up or down there is no friction and that the spring tension brings it back to its normal position. 65 37, 60 35 - Throttle Engine oil Wheel/tyres Brake levers Clutch Steering Side stand 67, 72 Fastening elements Fuel tank 28 Engine stop switch ( - ) Make sure that it operates correctly. 22 76, 77 Lights, warning lights, horn, Check horn and indicators for proper operation. rear brake light switches and electrical devices Transmission fluid Check. If level needs topping up, contact a Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer. 60 42 use and maintenance Griso 1 2 Avoid starting the engine in closed or badly-ventilated rooms. Failure to heed this warning may cause loss of consciousness or even lead to death by asphyxia. 3 4 NOTE indicate the current value and the display shows the configuration set on the selector; ­ the fuel pump puts the feed circuit under pressure and hums for approximately three seconds. With the side stand down, the engine can be started only if the gearbox is in neutral; in this case, if you try to engage the gears, the engine stops. CAUTION If the low fuel warning light " " on the instrument panel comes on, it means that there are 3. 3 litres of fuel left in the tank. Refuel as soon as possible, see page 28 (FUEL). STARTING WARNING This is a high-performance vehicle. We recommend that you become familiar with it gradually using the greatest care. Do not position any object inside the front fairing (between the handlebar and the instrument panel), in order not to hinder the rotation of the handlebar and visibility toward the instrument panel. With the side stand up, it is possible to start the engine either in neutral gear or with engaged gears and pulled in clutch lever. u Sit astride the vehicle, see page 39 (GETTING ON AND OFF THE VEHICLE). u Turn the key (4) and set the ignition switch to position " ". The following occurs: ­ the parking lights come on; ­ all warning lights on the instrument panel come on; ­ the display shows the "GRISO" logo for two seconds; ­ the rev counter indicator goes to end of scale; ­ as soon as the first check routine is over, the warning lights go off, the instruments NOTE Before starting the engine, carefully read "safe drive", see page 5 (SAFE DRIVE). WARNING Exhaust emissions contain carbon oxide, which is a poisonous gas and extremely harmful if inhaled. use and maintenance Griso 43 CAUTION If the LED " " on the instrument panel and the engine oil pressure icon " " on the display are still on, or come on during engine normal operation, it means that the oil pressure in the circuit is low. 5 6 u Keep at least one brake lever pulled and do not accelerate until you start. STARTING THE ENGINE FROM COLD The vehicle is fitted with an automatic cold start device and does not require any precaution for cold starting. [. . . ] 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. LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY CAUTION Wash with mild soap and rinse with water not under pressure; please read this manual, on page 79 (CLEANING). CAUTION To clean the lights, use a sponge soaked with water and a mild detergent, rubbing the surfaces delicately and rinsing frequently with plenty of water. CAUTION If the vehicle will not be ridden for more than twenty days, disconnect the 30A fuses to avoid deterioration of the battery. CAUTION Polish with silicone wax only after carefully washing the vehicle. Do not wash the vehicle under the sun, especially during the summer, when the body is still warm, since if the shampoo dries before being rinsed away, it can damage the paint. [. . . ]