Checking The Front Fork - Benelli 302R Manual Del Propietário

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
WARNING
Do not use the vehicle with the side
stand lowered, or if it cannot be li-
fted correctly (or if it will not stay up),
otherwise the side stand might not
EN
touch ground and distract the rider
with the resulting possibility of losing
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control of the bike.
The cut-out ignition circuit has been
designed to ensure the rider raises the
side stand before putting the motor-
cycle in movement. Therefore, we ask
that you check this system regularly, as
described below, and have it repaired
by a Benelli dealer if it does not opera-
te correctly.

Checking the front fork

The condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
Check the inner tubes for scratches, da-
mage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation
1. Place the vehicle on a lat surface and
keep it upright.
WARNING
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of it fal-
ling over.
2. While applying the front brake, push
down hard on the handlebars several ti-
mes to check if the front fork compresses
and rebounds smoothly.
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NOTICE
If any damage is found or the front fork
does not operate smoothly, have a Be-
nelli dealer check or repair it.