MOTO GUZZI GRISO 1100 Manual page 46

WARNING
On moving off, release the clutch lever
gradually, otherwise the engine may
stall or the vehicle may jerk forwards.
N e v e r a c c e l e r a t e a b r u p t l y
excessively when releasing the clutch
lever, in order to prevent the clutch
from "slipping" (slow release) or the
front wheel from raising "rearing up"
(quick release).
u Slowly release the clutch lever (3) and at
the same time accelerate by slightly
turning the throttle grip (2) (Pos.B).
The vehicle will start moving.
u Ride at reduced speed for the first miles,
in order to warm the engine up.
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CAUTION
Do not exceed recommended rpm, see
page 48 (RUNNING-IN).
u Increase your speed
o r rotating the throttle grip (2) (Pos.B),
without exceeding the recommended
rpm, see page 48 (RUNNING-IN).
To engage the second gear:
CAUTION
Proceed quickly.
Never ride the vehicle at too low rpm.
u Release the throttle grip (2) (Pos.A), pull
the clutch lever (3) and lift the gear shift
lever (4). Release the clutch lever (3)
and accelerate.
u Repeat the last two operations and shift
up.
If the LED "
a
a
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pressure icon "
regular engine operation, it means that
engine oil pressure in the circuit is low.
If so, check engine oil level, see page 56
(CHECKING AND TOPPING UP ENGINE
OIL LEVEL), should it be incorrect,
immediately stop the engine and top up.
Have the system checked by your Moto
Guzzi Authorised Dealer.
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The downshifting should be carried out
in the following situations:
u When riding downhill or when braking, in
order to increase the braking action by
using the compression of the engine.
u When riding uphill, if the gear engaged is
not suitable to the speed (high gear,
by gradually
moderate speed) and the engine rpm
decreases.
S h i f t t h e g e a r s o n e b y o n e ; t h e
simultaneous downshifting of more
than one gear may make you exceed the
maximum rpm (redline).
Before and during the downshifting,
release the throttle grip and decelerate,
in order to avoid the "redline".
CAUTION
" and the engine oil
"come on during
CAUTION