User manual MOTO GUZZI NORGE 1200

[. . . ] part# MG977526 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. [. . . ] Wash your hands carefully after handling engine oil. DO NOT DISPOSE OF OIL IN TH E ENVIRONMENT Dispose of engine oil - stored in a sealed container - through the nearest waste oil reclamation firm or through the supplier. Wear latex gloves during servicing. 2 ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER AND THE CLUTCH LEVER The grab distance of the lever (1) [distance from the grip (2)] can be adjusted by rotating the adjuster (3). Positions 1 and 4 correspond to an approximate lever-handgrip distance respectively of 105 and 85 mm. Positions 2 and 3 correspond to intermediate distances. u H Push the lever (1) forward and turn dial (3) until the required number matches the arrow. CAUTION Proceed with care. Take care not to smear any component, the area in which you are working and the surrounding area. In case of leakage or malfunction, contact a Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer. Periodically check the engine oil level, see page 67 (CHECKING AND TOPPING UP ENGINE OIL LEVEL). To change engine oil, see page 63 (SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART) and page 68 (CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER). CAUTION If the alarm light and the engine oil pressure icon " " on the LCD come on during engine normal operation, it means that the engine oil pressure in the circuit is low. If so, check engine oil level, see page 67 (CHECKING AND TOPPING UP ENGINE OIL LEVEL), should it be incorrect, immediately stop the engine and contact a Moto Guzzi Authorised dealer. NOTE Use high quality oil, see page 99 (LUBRICANT CHART). use and maintenance Norge 1200 45 CAUTION Use unleaded fuel only. Lead will damage the catalytic converter. EXHAUST MUFFLER/EXHAUST SILENCER WARNING Tampering with the noise control system is prohibited. Owners are warned that the law may prohibit: The removal or rendering inoperative by any person, other than for purposes of maintenance, repair or replacement, of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle - for the purpose of noise control - prior to its sale or delivery to the end purchaser or while it is in use; The use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person. Check the exhaust muffler/silencer and the silencer pipes; make sure that they show no traces of rust or holes and that the exhaust system is operating properly. If the exhaust system becomes noisy, immediately contact your Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer. 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. Pay utmost attention and avoid any contact until it has cooled down. 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. 46 use and maintenance Norge 1200 OUTER STRUCTURES 1 5 2 3 REMOVING THE REAR LEFT SIDE BODY PANEL (if fitted) u Remove the seat, see page 31 (UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SEAT). u Loosen and remove the screw (1) and collect washer. u Release left side body panel (2) from its fasteners by moving it up and outward. u Loosen and remove the screw (3) and collect washer. u Loosen and remove the screw (4) and collect T-shaped bushing. [. . . ] u Wrap and tie a plastic bag around the exhaust pipe openings to keep moisture out. AFTER STORAGE NOTE Remove the plastic bags from the exhaust silencers. u Remove the covers and clean the vehicle, see page 93 (CLEANING). u Check the battery charge, see page 83 (CHARGING THE BATTERY) and install it, see page 84 (INSTALLING THE BATTERY). u Fill the fuel tank, see page 34 (FUEL). u Carry out the pre-ride checks, see page 52 (PRE-RIDE CHECKS CHART). WARNING Test ride the vehicle at moderate speed in an area away from traffic. NOTE Place the vehicle on stable supports to keep both wheels off the ground. waterproof covers. u Cover the vehicle avoiding plastic or use and maintenance Norge 1200 95 TECHNICAL DATA DIMENSIONS Max. [. . . ]