User manual MOTO GUZZI BREVA V850

[. . . ] part# MG977472 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. [. . . ] " and the engine oil pressure icon " " 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 62 (CHECKING AND TOPPING UP ENGINE OIL LEVEL), should it be incorrect, immediately stop the engine and top up. To have the system inspected, contact your Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer. NOTE Use high quality oil, see page 93 (LUBRICANT CHART). 42 use and maintenance Breva 3 1 1 2 3 4 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. 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. 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. use and maintenance Breva 43 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE GETTING ON AND OFF THE VEHICLE Follow the instructions below closely in order to avoid injury to persons, damage to property and to the vehicle in the event the rider or passenger falls off the vehicle and/or the vehicle falls or overturns. CAUTION Do not apply the load of your weight or of the passenger's weight onto the side stand. The stand has been designed to support the weight of the vehicle and a minimal load, without the added weight of rider and/or passenger. The purpose of the side stand is to prevent the vehicle from falling or overturning while rider and passenger get on the vehicle and the stand should not be used to support the weight of rider and passenger. While getting on and off, the vehicle may become unstable due to its weight, and the vehicle may fall or overturn. WARNING Risk of falling and overturning. When getting on and off the vehicle, make sure nothing is restricting your movements; you should not be holding any objects in your hands, such as helmet, gloves or glasses. Always get on and off the vehicle from the left side and with the side stand down. NOTE The rider must get on the vehicle first and get off last to ensure he/she has control and balance of the vehicle while the passenger is mounting or dismounting. 44 use and maintenance Breva tail section or luggage at the rear and avoid resulting imbalance. GETTING ON THE VEHICLE u Grasp the handlebar correctly and get on the vehicle without resting your weight on the side stand. WARNING Make sure the ground is firm and level and free from obstacles. u With the left shoe heel, extend the side stand completely. NOTE When getting on and off the vehicle, the passenger must move carefully to avoid causing imbalance. If you can not reach the ground with both feet when sitting astride the vehicle, place your right foot on the ground (if you lose balance, the side stand will prevent a fall on the left side) and be ready to put your left foot to the ground to help keep your balance. [. . . ] To re-set this function, see page 17 (MULTIFUNCTION LCD DISPLAY). When the vehicle will not be ridden for long periods, some precautions are necessary to avoid damage. Do not postpone necessary repairs or you may forget them when you take the vehicle out of storage; a general check up is also recommended. 88 use and maintenance Breva Proceed as follows: u Remove the battery, see page 76 (REMOVING THE BATTERY) and page 75 (LONG INACTIVITY OF THE BATTERY). u Wash and dry the vehicle, see page 87 (CLEANING). u Inflate the tyres, see page 41 (TYRES). [. . . ]