Benelli TRK 702X 2023 Owner's Manual page 109

Safety information
feet on the operator footrests during
operation to maintain control of the
motorcycle.
• The passenger should always hold
onto the operator, the seat strap
or grab bar, if equipped, with both
EN hands and keep both feet on the
passenger footrests. Never carry a
passenger unless he or she can firm-
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ly place both feet on the passenger
footrests.
• Never ride under the influence of al-
cohol or other drugs.
• This motorcycle is designed for
on-road use only. It is not suitable for
off-road use.
Protective Apparel
The majority of fatalities from motorcycle
accidents are the result of head injuries.
The use of a safety helmet is the single
most critical factor in the prevention or
reduction of head injuries.
• Always wear an approved helmet.
• Wear a face shield or goggles. Wind
in your unprotected eyes could con-
tribute to an impairment of vision
that could delay seeing a hazard.
• The use of a jacket, heavy boots,
trousers, gloves, etc., is effective in
preventing or reducing abrasions or
lacerations.
• Never wear loose-fitting clothes,
otherwise they could catch on the
control levers, footrests, or wheels
and cause injury or an accident.
• Always wear protective clothing that
covers your legs, ankles, and feet.
The engine or exhaust system beco-
me very hot during or after opera-
tion and can cause burns.
• A passenger should also observe the
above precautions.
Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
All engine exhaust contains carbon mo-
noxide, a deadly gas. Breathing carbon
monoxide can cause headaches, dizzi-
ness, drowsiness, nausea, confusion, and
eventually death. Carbon Monoxide is a
colorless, odorless, tasteless gas which
may be present even if you do not see or
smell any engine exhaust. Deadly levels of
carbon monoxide can collect rapidly and
you can quickly be overcome and unable
to save yourself.
Also, deadly levels of carbon monoxide
can linger for hours or days in enclosed or
poorly ventilated areas. If you experience
any symptoms of carbon monoxide poi-
soning, leave the area immediately, get
fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT.
• Do not run engine indoors. Even if
you try to ventilate engine exhaust
with fans or open windows and do-
ors, carbon monoxide can rapidly
reach dangerous levels.
• Do not run engine in poorly ventila-
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ted or partially enclosed areas such
as barns, garages, or carports.
• Do not run engine outdoors where
engine exhaust can be drawn into a
building through openings such as
windows and doors.
Loading
Adding accessories or cargo to your mo-
torcycle can adversely affect stability and
handling if the weight distribution of the
motorcycle is changed. To avoid the possi-
bility of an accident, use extreme caution
when adding cargo or accessories to your
motorcycle.
Use extra care when riding a motorcycle
that has added cargo or accessories. Here,
along with the information about acces-
sories below, are some general guidelines
to follow if loading cargo to your motor-
cycle:
The total weight of the operator, passen-
ger, accessories and cargo must not exce-
ed the maximum load limit.
Operation of an overloaded vehicle
could cause an accident.
Maximum load:
202 Kg (TRK702) - 197 Kg (TRK702X)
When loading within this weight limit,