Benelli BN251 Notice D'utilisateur page 98

Parking
Get off from the left side of the vehicle
and take out the side stand.
• Always park the motorcycle on flat
surfaces and where it will not obstruct
traffic. The vehicle may fall if parked on
an uneven or fragile surface.
• Lock the steering and remove the key.
• Make sure that the steering is properly
blocked.
Parking tips
Exposure to the sun's rays, producing a
good deal of heat in some cases, may
damage instruments or paintwork and
plastic. Small things may avoid this
problem:
• If possible, do not park the vehicle in
direct sunlight.
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• If necessary, when the vehicle is par-
ked in the sunshine, cover the instru-
ments with a cloth to protect against
the sun's rays.
RUNNING IN
RUNNING IN THE VEHICLE
The running in period is very important
for the reliability and duration of the
vehicle.
Follow the instructions with care:
• During the first 1000 km, never request
the maximum performance from the
engine; do not allow it to run for long
periods over 6000 rpm; avoid long
distances at high speeds and uphill,
above all with a passenger.
• From 1000 to 1500 km, do not run the
engine above 8000 rpm for long
periods.
• After 1500 km, gradually increase
speeds to arrive at maximum perfor-
mance.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Make sure to change the engine oil after
the first 1000 Km.
• During the test run, the engine needs to
settle and finding the correct torque for
the different elements, it may be normal
for there to be higher oil consumption
than normal and to make check more
often of the oil level than stated in the
vehicle maintenance table.
• Maintain the engine running speed
outside the red area on the rev counter.
• In case of engine trouble during the
running in period, immediately check
the vehicle at a Benelli dealer.
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