Benelli TRK 502 Bedienungsanleitung Seite 103

Safety information
• 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 fir-
mly place both feet on the passen-
EN ger footrests.
• Never ride under the influence of al-
cohol or other drugs.
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• 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 ac-
cidents 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 helmet.
• Wear a face shield or goggles. Wind in
your unprotected eyes could contribu-
te to an impairment of vision that could
delay seeing a hazard.
• The use of a jacket, heavy boots, trousers,
gloves, etc., is effective in preventing or
reducing abrasions or lacerations.
• Never wear loose-fitting
otherwise they could catch on the con-
trol levers, footrests, or wheels and cau-
se injury or an accident.
• Always wear protective clothing that co-
vers your legs, ankles, and feet. The engi-
ne or exhaust system become very hot
during or after operation and can cause
burns.
• A passenger should also observe the
above precautions.
Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
All engine exhaust contains carbon monoxi-
de, a deadly gas. Breathing carbon monoxide
can cause headaches, dizziness, drowsiness,
nausea, confusion, and eventually death. Car-
bon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless, taste-
less 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 any symp-
toms of carbon monoxide poisoning, leave
the area immediately, get fresh air, and SEEK
MEDICAL TREATMENT.
• Do not run engine indoors. Even if you
try to ventilate engine exhaust with fans
or open windows and doors, carbon
monoxide can rapidly reach dangerous
levels.
clothes, • Do not run engine in poorly ventilated
or partially enclosed areas such as barns,
garages, or carports.
• Do not run engine outdoors where engi-
ne exhaust can be drawn into a building
through openings such as windows and
doors.
Loading
Adding accessories or cargo to your motor-
cycle can adversely affect stability and han-
dling if the weight distribution of the motor-
cycle is changed. To avoid the possibility 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 accessories be-
low, are some general guidelines to follow if
loading cargo to your motorcycle:
The total weight of the operator, passenger,
accessories and cargo must not exceed the
maximum load limit.
Operation of an overloaded vehicle could
cause an accident.
When loading within this weight limit, keep
the following in mind:
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Maximum load:
217 Kg (478 lb)
• Cargo and accessory weight should be
kept as low and close to the motorcycle
as possible. Securely pack your heaviest
items as close to the center of the vehi-
cle as possible and make sure to distri-
bute the weight as evenly as possible on
both sides of the motorcycle to minimi-
ze imbalance or instability.
• Shifting weights can create a sudden im-