Engine Break-In; Parking - Benelli Leoncino Manuel Du Propriétaire

Engine break-in

There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). For this
reason, you should read the following ma-
terial carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not put
an excessive load on it for the first 1600
km (1000 mi). The various parts in the en-
gine wear and polish themselves to the
correct operating clearances.
During this period, prolonged full-throttle
operation or any condition that might re-
sult in engine overheating must be avoi-
ded.
0–1000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 5600 r/
min.
NOTICE
After 1000 km (600 mi) of operation,
the engine oil must be changed and the
oil filter cartridge or element replaced.
1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 6800 r/
min.
1600 km (1000 mi) e più
The vehicle can now be operated normal-
ly.
NOTICE
• Keep the engine speed out of the
tachometer high-rpm zone.
• If any engine trouble should occur
during the engine break-in pe-
riod, immediately have a Benelli
dealer check the vehicle.
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Operation and important riding points

Parking

When parking, stop the engine, and then
remove the key from the main switch.
WARNING
• Since the engine and exhaust sy-
stem can become very hot, park in
a place where pedestrians or chil-
dren are not likely to touch them
and be burned.
• Do not park on a slope or on soft
ground, otherwise the vehicle
may overturn, increasing the risk
of a fuel leak and fire.
• Do not park near grass or other
flammable materials which might
catch fire.
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