Benelli RFS150i, Manual

Page 1: ...RFS150i ...

Page 2: ... a reputation for dependability Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly so as to enjoy all advantages of your vehicle The Owner s Manual does not only instruct you in how to operate inspect and maintain your vehicle but also in how to safeguard yourself and others from trouble and injury In addition the many tips given in this manual will help keep your vehicle in the best possible con...

Page 3: ...tion and deceleration Braking 1 3 3 5 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 9 11 11 12 12 12 14 14 15 15 Engine break in Parking PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Periodic maintenance chart Checking the spark plug Engine oil Valve clearance Air filter Checking the throttle cable free play Check the drum Checking the brake pads Checking the front brake lever and rear brake pedal free play Checking the clutch free ...

Page 4: ...list of pre op eration checks SAFETY INFORMATION This vehicle is designed to carry the operator and a passenger The failure of motorists to detect and recognize vehicles in traffic is the predominating cause of automobile vehicle accidents Many accidents have been caused by an automobile driver who did not see the vehicle Making yourself prominent appears to be very effective in reducing the chanc...

Page 5: ...ed for on road use only It is not suitable for off road use Protective apparel The majority of fatalities from vehicle accidents are the result of head injuries The use of a safety helmet is the most critical factor in the prevention or reduc tion of head injuries Always wear an approved helmet Wear a face shield or goggles Wind in your unprotected eyes could contribute to an impairment of vision ...

Page 6: ...be extremely difficult on a wet road Avoid hard braking because the vehicle could slide Apply the brakes slowly when stopping on a wet sur face Slow down as you approach a corner or turn Once you have completed a turn accelerate slowly Be careful when passing parked cars A driver might not see you and open a door in your path Railroad crossings streetcar rails iron plates on road construction site...

Page 7: ...RIPTION Left view Right view 1 Clutch lever 2 Meter 3 Throttle grip 6 Rear brake pedal 5 Electric starter button 7 Fuel tank 8 Shift pedal 9 Side stand 10 Main stand 4 Front brake lever 9 10 8 7 6 4 3 5 2 1 ...

Page 8: ...e key to LOCK position the steering lock is locked When it needs to open insert the key and turn to OFF posi tion the steering lock is released Vehicle identification number VIN and the serial number of engine are used for vehicle registration For spare part purchase order the number can help the vehicle distributor to provide you with better ser vice P Do not turn your key to lock the vehicle whi...

Page 9: ...el Level Indicator It indicates the fuel level in the fuel tank 5 High Beam Indicator Lamp When the high beam lamp of the headlamp turns on the high beam indicator lamp would be on 6 Turning indicator The indication lamps would flash with the turning sig nals 7 Neutral Indicator When the transmission is in the neutral the indicator lamp would be on Meter Indicator 1 6 7 3 4 2 5 TRIPB A miles km TO...

Page 10: ... Beam Switch Passing Switch 3 Direction Indicator Lamp Switch 2 Horn switch 1 Hazard Switch 2 Electric Starter Button 1 2 3 1 2 1 Light Switch 2 Electric Starter Button 1 2 IF EQUIPPED NON ALWAYS ON HEADLIGHTS ALWAYS ON HEADLIGHTS 9 ...

Page 11: ...ower is on the engine runs When the switch is on position and the power is off Engine Stop Switch Turn switch to position of to light up the front lamp Turn to to light up meter lamp city light and tail lamp turn to for daytime driving Light Switch IF EQUIPPED When passing other vehicles press this button so the high beam of the headlight would flash to alarm the vehicles in front of you Passing S...

Page 12: ...fuel tank Do not make fuel splashes on hot engine Please stop the engine and turn the ignition key to Off position when you need to refuel Do not forget to lock the fuel tank cover after adding the fuel in case of evaporation to the air which is a waste of energy and would pollute the environment Recommended fuel REGULAR UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY Fuel tank capacity 4 8L Each shock absorber assembly i...

Page 13: ...Owner s Manual 12 Step the rear brake pedal to brake the rear wheel Brake light will turn on while rear brake is in use REAR BRAKE PEDAL GEARSHIFT on the main stand or side stand turn the preload ring to the place required SOFTER STIFFER Rear Brake Pedal 1 N 6 2 5 3 4 Slow down the vehicle when turning to the low gear Revving up the engine slightly to shift gears in more smooth way to avoid damagi...

Page 14: ...ration If soft or spongy have dealer bleed hydraulic system Check brake pads for wear Replace if necessary Check fluid level in reservoir If necessary add recommended brake fluid to specified level Check hydraulic system for leakage Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Brake levers Make sure that operation is smooth Brake pedal Lubricate pivots ...

Page 15: ...ine in high speed when you do not drive the vehicle or it will become over heating and damage its inner parts KICK STARTER 1 Shut off choke valve switch 2 Open the throttle 1 8 1 4 of full throttle range rest your right foot on the kick starter lever and step down the lever quickly with a little force till it reaches the bottom Move your right foot off the kick starter lever immediately after that...

Page 16: ...osing the throttle To increase the speed turn the throttle BRAKING starter button at once and then open the throttle properly The time of pressing and hold the starter button should not exceed 5 seconds for protection of the electric motor Starting method is the same as cold start but it is not necessary to shut off choke valve Running in distance of vehicle is 1 000km Speed in 0 500km running in ...

Page 17: ...ficient condition possible Safety is an obligation of the vehicle owner operator The most important points of PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT PARKING vehicle inspection adjustment and lubrication are explained on the following pages The intervals given in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart should be simply considered as a general guide under normal riding conditions However depend ...

Page 18: ...ds Drum brake Inspect replace brake shoes Tires Check tread depth and damage Replace if necessary Check air pressure Wheels Check runout and damage Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened Front brake lever pivot shaft Lubricate with silicone grease CHECKS ODOMETER READING 1000Km 4000Km 7000Km 10000Km 13000Km 16000Km New 3 months 6 months 9 months 15months ...

Page 19: ...e Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage Engine oil strainer Clean Front and rear brake switches Check operation Moving parts and cables Lubricate Throttle grip Housing and cable Check operation and free play Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary Lights signals and switches Check operation Adjust headlight beam CHECKS ODOMETER READING 1000Km 4000Km 7000Km 10000Km 13000Km 16000Km Ne...

Page 20: ...he spark plug threads CHECKING THE SPARK PLUG The engine oil level should be checked before each ride In addition the oil must be changed at the inter vals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubri cation chart ENGINE OIL TO CHECK THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL 0 6 0 7mm Type Gap CPR8EA 9 AND CR8E 0 6 0 7mm Check engine oil level every time before driving your vehicle Oil level shall lie between the m...

Page 21: ...lt to the specified torque 5 Refill with the specified amount of the recom mended engine oil and then install and tighten the oil filler cap TO CHANGE THE ENGINE OIL Type Capacity API SH SAE10W40 JASO MA 1 1L 0 1L vertically to the ground 3 Stop the engine for 2 3 minutes and then take the oil dipstick out of the oil hole and clean it Insert the oil dipstick back into the oil hole but not screw in...

Page 22: ...hrottle cable free play should measure 3 0 5 0 mm at the throttle grip Periodically check the throttle cable free play and if necessary have a dealer adjust it CHECKING THE THROTTLE CABLE FREE PLAY 3 0 5 0 mm The valve clearance changes with use resulting in improper air fuel mixture and or engine noise To prevent this from occurring the valve clearance must be adjusted by a dealer at the interval...

Page 23: ...ut Turn the adjustment nut on brake arm of rear wheels to adjust the free play of rear brake Set down the rear brake pedal after adjusting until there is effective brake feeling The extension line is within the range The extension line is beyond the range On the rear wheel brake there sets a wear limit index mark Check wear of brake shoes in the following method 1 Check if braking system is proper...

Page 24: ...UID IF EQUIPPED Recommended brake fluid DOT 4 grooves If a brake pad has worn to the point that the wear indicator grooves were mostly disappeared have a dealer replace the brake pads as a set The free play of clutch is measured from the free status of the lever Adjust in following methods if anything abnormal 1 Loose the locknut 2 Screw in or out adjusting bolt and adjusting screw to make require...

Page 25: ... electrical accesso ries REPLACING THE FUSES AND BULBS If a fuse or bulb for the individual circuits is blown replace it as follows 1 Turn the key to OFF and turn off the electrical circuit in question 2 Remove the blown fuse or bulb and then install a new fuse of the specified specification Don t forget to check the amount level in the brake fluid reservoir Add appropriate brake fluid if neces sa...

Page 26: ...e pressure will not only accelerate wearing but also have bad impact on driving stability such as making turning difficult However too high pressure will reduce the contact area between tire and ground thus causing slipping or even getting out of control Tire pressure should be kept in the stan dard range Adjust the tire pressure under a cold condition X O X TIRE INFORMATION COLD TIRE PRESSURE FRO...

Page 27: ...h can avoid freezing and the direct sun light Charge the battery or examine the electrolyte level if equipped with lead acid battery 6 Clean and dry the vehicle Wax the surface of the paint 7 Inflate tire to the required pressure Put the vehi cle on a block to make two tires off the ground 8 Cover the vehicle no plastic or coating material and keep it in the place consistent temperature and low hu...

Page 28: ...m Type Compression Ratio 2010mm 675mm 1150mm 1325mm 126kg Single cylinder Four stroke four valve 157MJ 3A 1 ø57x58 7mm 50ml 9 8kW 9000 r min 12 5N m 7000 r min E F I 11 25 1 Front Tire Rear Tire Fuel Tank include reserve tank Fuel Type Front Brake Type Rear Brake Type 70 90 17 120 70 17 4 8 L Regular unleaded gasoline only Disc Brake Disc Brake Tire Fuel Brake ...

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Page 30: ...d the accessories fitted or the national market specification No claims will be asserted as a result of such discrepancies Dimensions weights fuel consumption and performance data are quoted to the customary tolerances The right to modify designs equipment and accessories is reserved Errors and omissions excepted ...