Benelli Leoncino Manuel Du Propriétaire page 103

Safety information
passenger is important for proper
control.
• The operator should keep
both hands on the handlebar
and both feet on the operator
footrests during operation to
maintain control of the motor-
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cycle.
• The passenger should always
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hold onto the operator, the seat
strap or grab bar, if equipped,
with both hands and keep both
feet on the passenger footrests.
Never carry a passenger unless
he or she can firmly 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 hel-
met.
• Wear a face shield or goggles.
Wind in your unprotected eyes
could contribute to an impair-
ment of vision that could delay
seeing a hazard.
• The use of a jacket, heavy bo-
ots, trousers, gloves, etc., is
effective in preventing or redu-
cing abrasions or lacerations.
• Never
wear loose-fitting
clothes, otherwise they could
catch on the control levers, fo-
otrests, or wheels and cause
injury or an accident.
• Always
wear
clothing that covers your legs,
ankles, and feet. The engine or
exhaust system become very
hot during or after operation
and can cause burns.
• A passenger should also obser-
ve 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
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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 en-
gine exhaust with fans or open
windows and doors, carbon
monoxide can rapidly reach
dangerous levels.
• Do not run engine in poorly
protective ventilated 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-