Operation And Important Riding Points; Starting The Engine; Acceleration And Deceleration; Braking - Benelli TNT150 Manual

ITEM CHECKS
Wheels and tires • Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
Brake levers • Make sure that operation is smooth.
Brake pedal • Lubricate pivots if necessary.
Sidestand, • Lubricate pivots if necessary.
Mainstand
( If equipped )
Instruments, • Check operation.
lights, signals
and switches
Read the Owner's Manual carefully to become famil-
iar with all controls. If there is a control or function
you do not understand, ask your dealer.
!
WARNING
Failure to familiarize yourself with the controls
can lead to loss of control, which could cause an
accident or injury.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS

STARTING THE ENGINE

1. Check whether the fuel switch handle is on " "
2. Turn the key to "ON".
3. Put in neutral gear, or pull the clutch lever.
4. Start the engine by pushing the start switch.
When the engine is cold
Use the choke to start the engine.
!
WARNING
Do not start the engine indoor with bad ventila-
tion or without ventilation. Do not leave a start-
ing vehicle when no one else is around.
NOTICE
Do not run the engine in high speed when you
do not drive the vehicle, or it will become over-
heating and damage its inner parts.

ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION

The speed can be adjusted by opening and closing
the throttle. To increase the speed, turn the throttle
grip in direction (a). To reduce the speed, turn the
throttle grip in direction (b).
b
a

BRAKING

1. Close the throttle completely.
2. Apply both front and rear brakes simultaneously
for safety concern.
! WARNING
It is dangerous only to use either the front brake
or rear brake which may cause skid or lose
control. Be careful and use brakes properly when
you drive on wet road or curved road.

ENGINE BREAK-IN

There is never a more important period in the life
of your engine than the period between 0 and 1000
km. For this reason, you should read the following
material carefully. Since the engine is brand new, do
not put an excessive load on it for the first 1000 km.
The various parts in the engine wear and fit to the
correct operating clearances. During this period, pro-
longed full-throttle operation or any condition that
might result in engine overheating. The engine
should not be over revved and all the gears shall not
be over 80% of red zone engine rpm; don't operate
the throttle under a fully open position; change the
gears in time to keep the engine rpm in reasonable
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