Benelli Leoncino User manual

LEONCINO - LEONCINO TRAIL
OWNER’S MANUAL
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Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold.
Owner’s Manual
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Welcome to the Benelli world of motorcycling!
Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of your LEONCINO/LEONCINO TRAIL. ThJT Owner’s
Manual does not only instruct you in how to operate, inspectand maintain your motorcycle, 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 motorcycle in the best possible condition.
If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact your Benelli dealer.
The Benelli team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides. So, remember to put safety rst!
Benelli continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the most current product
information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle and this manual. If there is any
question concerning this manual, please consult a Benelli dealer.
WARNING
Please read this manual carefully and completely before operating this motorcycle.
Introduction
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Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
DANGER
WARNING
NOTICE
TIP
Product and specications are subject to change without notice.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey
all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or se-
rious injury.
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the vehicle or
other property.
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Introduction
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LEONCINO/LEONCINO TRAIL
OWNER’S MANUAL
Benelli Q.J. s.r.l.
5th edition, 20
All rights reserved.
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Table of $ontents
Safety information ............................1-1
Description........................................ 2-1
tLeft view................................................ 2-1
tRight view............................................ 2-2
tControls and instruments................2-3
Instrument and control
functions............................................ 3-1
tKey.......................................................... 3-1
t*HOJUJPO switch/steering lock.........3-1
tMulti-function meter unit and
Indicator lights and
warning lights.....................................3-3
tHandlebar switches.......................... 3-7
tClutch lever ..........................................3-9
tShift MFWFS.............................................3-9
Brake lever.............................................3-9
Brake pedal .......................................3-10
tABS........................................................3-10
tFuel tank cap..................................... 3-12
tFuel....................................................... 3-12
tCatalytic converter .........................3-14
tSeat...................................................... 3-14
tAdjusting the headlight
beams ................................................ 3-15
tAdjusting the shock
absorber assembly.........................3-15
tAdjusting the front fork................ 3-16
tSidestand .......................................... 3-17
tIgnition circuit cut-o
system................................................ 3-17
For your safety –
pre-operation checks ....................... 4-1
Operation and important
riding points.......................................5-1
tStarting the engine........................... 5-1
tShifting.................................................. 5-2
tTips for reducing fuel
consumption.......................................5-2
tEngine break-in...................................5-3
tParking.................................................. 5-3
Periodic maintenance and
adjustment..........................................6-1
tOwner’s tool kit...................................6-2
tGeneral maintenance and
lubrication chart................................ 6-3
tChecking the spark plugs............... 6-9
tCanister............................................... 6-10
tEngine oil and oil
lter cartridge ...................................6-10
tCoolant................................................6-13
tAir lter element.............................. 6-15
tChecking the engine
idling speed...................................... 6-15
tChecking the throttle
grip free play......................................6-16
tValve clearance................................ 6-16
tTires ..................................................... 6-16
tAdjusting the clutch
lever free play ...................................6-18
tChecking the brake
lever free play .................................. 6-19
tBrake light switches........................ 6-19
tChecking the front and
rear brake pads................................ 6-20
tChecking the brake
uid level ...........................................6-20
tChanging the brake uid.............. 6-21
tDrive chain slack.............................. 6-22
tCleaning and lubricating
the drive chain.................................. 6-23
tChecking and lubricating
the cables........................................... 6-24
tChecking and lubricating
the throttle grip and cable........... 6-24
tChecking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals.................. 6-24
tChecking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers..................6-25
tChecking and lubricating the
sidestand........................................... 6-26
tChecking the front fork................. 6-26
tChecking the steering................... 6-27
tChecking the wheel bearings..... 6-28
tBattery ................................................ 6-28
tReplacing the fuses........................ 6-30
tBrake/tail light and the
turn signal light .............................. 6-31
tAuxiliary lights................................. 6-31
tTroubleshooting.............................. 6-31
tTroubleshooting charts ................ 6-33
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Table of $ontents
Motorcycle care and storage............ 7-1
tMatte color caution........................... 7-1
tCare........................................................ 7-1
tStorage.................................................. 7-3
Specications.................................... 8-1
tElectricBM System.............................. 8-4
Consumer information...................... 9-1
tIdentication numbers.................... 9-1
tDiagnostic connector....................... 9-2
tVehicle data recording..................... 9-2
Regularmaintenancecoupons........10-1
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Safety information
Be a Responsible Owner
As the vehicle’s owner, you are responsi-
ble for the safe and proper operation of
your motorcycle.
Motorcycles are single-track vehicles.
Their safe use and operation are depen-
dent upon the use of proper riding te-
chniques as well as the expertise of the
operator.
Every operator should know the following
requirements before riding this motor-
cycle.
He or she should:
tObtain thorough instructions from a
competent source on all aspects of
motorcycle operation.
tObserve the warnings and mainte-
nance requirements in this Owner’s
Manual.
tObtain qualied training in safe and
proper riding techniques.
tObtain professional technical servi-
ce as indicated in this Owner’s Ma-
nual and/or when made necessary
by mechanical conditions.
tNever operate a motorcycle without
proper training or instruction. Take
a training course. Beginners should
receive training from a certied in-
structor. Contact an authorized mo-
torcycle dealer to nd out about the
training courses nearest you.
Safe Riding
Perform the pre-operation checks each
time you use the vehicle to make sure it
is in safe operating condition. Failure to
inspect or maintain the vehicle properly
increases the possibility of an accident or
equipment damage. See page 4-1 for a list
of pre-operation checks.
tThis motorcycle is designed to carry
the operator and a passenger.
tThe failure of motorists to detect
and recognize motorcycles in trac
is the predominating cause of auto-
mobile/motorcycle accidents. Many
accidents have been caused by an
automobile driver who did not see
the motorcycle. Making yourself
conspicuous appears to be very ef-
fective in reducing the chance of this
type of accident. Therefore:
tWear a brightly colored jacket.
tUse extra caution when you
are approaching and passing
through intersections, since in-
tersections are the most likely
places for motorcycle accidents
to occur.
tRide where other motorists can
see you. Avoid riding in another
motorist’s blind spot.
tNever maintain a motorcycle
without proper knowledge.
Contact an authorized motor-
cycle dealer to inform you on
basic motorcycle maintenance.
Certain maintenance can only
be carried out by certied sta.
tMany accidents involve inexperien-
ced operators. In fact, many opera-
tors who have been involved in ac-
cidents do not even have a current
motorcycle license.
tMake sure that you are qua-
lied and that you only lend
your motorcycle to other qua-
lied operators.
tKnow your skills and limits.
Staying within your limits may
help you to avoid an accident.
tWe recommend that you
practice riding your motorcycle
where there is no trac until
you have become thoroughly
familiar with the motorcycle
and all of its controls.
tMany accidents have been caused
by error of the motorcycle operator.
A typical error made by the opera-
tor is veering wide on a turn due to
excessive speed or undercornering
(insucient lean angle for the spe-
ed).
tAlways obey the speed limit
and never travel faster than
warranted by road and trac
conditions.
tAlways signal before turning or
changing lanes. Make sure that
other motorists can see you.
tThe posture of the operator and
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Safety information
passenger is important for proper
control.
tThe operator should keep
both hands on the handlebar
and both feet on the operator
footrests during operation to
maintain control of the motor-
cycle.
tThe passenger should always
hold 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 rmly place both
feet on the passenger footrests.
tNever ride under the inuence of al-
cohol or other drugs.
tThis motorcycle is designed for
on-road use only. It is not suitable for
o-road use.
Protective Apparel
The majority of fatalities from motorcycle
accidents 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.
tAlways wear an approved hel-
met.
tWear a face shield or goggles.
Wind in your unprotected eyes
could contribute to an impair-
ment of vision that could delay
seeing a hazard.
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The use of a jacket, heavy bo-
ots, trousers, gloves, etc., is
eective in preventing or redu-
cing abrasions or lacerations.
Never wear loose-tting
clothes, otherwise they could
catch on the control levers, fo-
otrests, or wheels and cause
injury or an accident.
Always wear protective
clothing that covers your legs,
ankles, and feet. The engine
BOEexhaust system become
veryhot during or afterop
erationand can cause burns.
tA passenger should also obser-
ve the above precautions.
Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
All engine exhaust contains carbon mo-
noxide, a deadly gas. Breathing carbon
monoxide can cause headaches, dizzi-
ness, drowsiness, nausea, confusion, and
eventually death. Carbon Monoxide is a
colorless, odorless, tasteless 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 symptoms of carbon monoxide poi-
soning, leave the area immediately, get
fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT.
tDo not run engine indoors.
Even if you try to ventilate en-
gine exhaust with fans or open
windows and doors, carbon
monoxide can rapidly reach
dangerous levels.
tDo not run engine in poorly
ventilated or partially enclosed
areas such as barns, garages, or
carports.
tDo not run engine outdoors
where engine exhaust can be
drawn into a building through
openings such as windows and
doors.
Loading
Adding accessories or cargo to your mo-
torcycle can adversely aect stability and
handling if the weight distribution of the
motorcycle is changed. To avoid the possi-
bility 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 acces-
sories below, are some general guidelines
to follow if loading cargo to your motor-
cycle:
The total weight of the operator, passen-
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Safety information
ger, accessories and cargo must not exce-
ed the maximum load limit.
Operation of an overloaded vehicle
could cause an accident.
When loading within this weight limit,
keep the following in mind:
tCargo and accessory weight should
be kept as low and close to the mo-
torcycle as possible. Securely pack
your heaviest items as close to the
center of the vehicle as possible and
make sure to distribute the weight
as evenly as possible on both sides
of the motorcycle to minimize imba-
lance or instability.
tShifting weights can create a sudden
imbalance. Make sure that accesso-
ries and cargo are securely attached
to the motorcycle before riding.
Check accessory mounts and cargo
restraints frequently.
tProperly adjust the suspension
for your load (suspension-adju-
stable models only), and check
the condition and pressure of
your tires.
tNever attach any large or he-
avy items to the handlebar,
front fork, or front fender. The-
se items, including such cargo
as sleeping bags, duel bags,
or tents, can create unstable
handling or a slow steering re-
sponse.
tThis vehicle is not designed to pull
a trailer or to be attached to a si-
decar.
Genuine Benelli Accessories
Choosing accessories for your vehicle is an
important decision.
Genuine Benelli accessories, which are
available only from a Benelli dealer, have
been designed, tested, and approved by
Benelli for use on your vehicle.
Many companies with no connection to
Benelli manufacture parts and accesso-
ries or oer other modications for Benelli
vehicles.
Benelli is not in a position to test the pro-
ducts that these aftermarket companies
produce.
Therefore, Benelli can neither endorse nor
recommend the use of accessories not
sold by Benelli or modications not spe-
cically recommended by Benelli, even if
sold and installed by a Benelli dealer.
Aftermarket Parts, Accessories, and
Modications
While you may nd aftermarket products
similar in design and quality to genuine
Benelli accessories, recognize that some
aftermarket accessories or modications
are not suitable because of potential sa-
fety hazards to you or others.
Installing aftermarket products or having
other modications performed to your
vehicle that change any of the vehicle’s
design or operation characteristics can
put you and others at greater risk of se-
rious injury or death.
You are responsible for injuries related to
changes in the vehicle.
Keep the following guidelines in mind, as
well as those provided under “Loading”
when mounting accessories.
tNever install accessories or carry
cargo that would impair the perfor-
mance of your motorcycle. Carefully
inspect the accessory before using it
to make sure that it does not in any
way reduce ground clearance or cor-
nering clearance, limit suspension
travel, steering travel or control ope-
ration, or obscure lights or reectors.
tAccessories tted to the han-
dlebar or the front fork area
can create instability due to
improper weight distribution
or aerodynamic changes. If ac-
cessories are added to the han-
dlebar or front fork area, they
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Safety information
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must be and should be kept to
a minimum.
tBulky or large accessories may
seriously aect the stability
of the motorcycle due to ae-
rodynamic eects. Wind may
attempt to lift the motorcycle,
or the motorcycle may become
unstable in cross winds. These
accessories may also cause in-
stability when passing or being
passed by large vehicles.
tCertain accessories can displa-
ce the operator from his or her
normal riding position. This
improper position limits the
freedom of movement of the
operator and may limit control
ability, therefore, such accesso-
ries are not recommended.
tUse caution when adding electrical
accessories. If electrical accessories
exceed the capacity of the motor-
cycle’s electrical system, an electric
failure could result, which could cau-
se a dangerous loss of lights or engi-
ne power.
Aftermarket Tires and Rims
The tires and rims that came with your
motorcycle were designed to match the
performance capabilities and to provide
the best combination of handling, bra-
king, and comfort.
Other tires, rims, sizes, and combinations
may not be appropriate. Refer to page
6-16 for tire specications and more infor-
mation on replacing your tires.
Transporting the Motorcycle
Be sure to observe following instructions
before transporting the motorcycle in
another vehicle.
tRemove all loose items from the mo-
torcycle.
tCheck that the fuel cock (if equip-
ped) is in the “ ” position and that
there are no fuel leaks.
tPoint the front wheel straight ahead
on the trailer or in the truck bed, and
choke it in a rail to prevent move-
ment.
tShift the transmission in gear (for
models with a manual transmission).
tSecure the motorcycle with tie-
downs or suitable straps that are
attached to solid parts of the mo-
torcycle, such as the frame or upper
front fork triple clamp (and not, for
example, to rubber-mounted hand-
lebars or turn signals, or parts that
could break). Choose the location
for the straps carefully so the straps
will not rub against painted surfaces
during transport.
tThe suspension should be compres-
sed somewhat by the tie-downs, if
possible, so that the motorcycle will
not bounce excessively during tran-
sport.
NOTE
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Description
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Left view
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ON-ROAD VERSION
OFF-ROAD VERSION
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Description
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Right view
 Shock absorber
 Fuel tank cap
 Headlight
 Radiator cap
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Description
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Controls and instruments
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Instrument and control functions
Key
The bike is supplied with 2 keys for:
- Opening the fuel
cap
- Steering lock
- Ignition
- Opening the sFBU
NOTICE
tDo not submerse any key in water.
tDo not expose any key to excessi-
vely high temperatures.
tDo not place heavy items on any
key.
tDo not grind any key or alter its
shape.
tDo not disassemble the plastic
part of any key.
tAlways keep duplicate keys sepa-
rately from the bike.
*HOJUJPO switch/steering lock
The JHOJUJPO switch/steering lock
controls the ignition and lighting
systems, and is used to lock the steering.
The various positions are described be-
low.
(on)
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power.
The meter lighting, taillight, license plate
light and auxiliary lights come on, and the
engine can be started. The key cannot be
removed.
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The headlights come on automatically
when the engine is started and stay on
until the key is turned to .
(o)
All electrical systems are o.
The key can be removed.
WARNING
Never turn the key to “ ” or “ ” while
the vehicle is moving. Otherwise the
electrical systems will be switched o,
which may result in loss of control or an
accident.
(lock)
The steering is locked and all electrical
systems are o. The key can be removed.
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To lock the steering:
1) Turn the handlebar completely to the
left.
2) Insert the key in the ignition.
3) Turn the key anticlockwise, in the “ “
position to lock the steering.
4) Remove the key.
TIP
To make it easier to engage the steering
lock, move the handlebar slightly while
turning the key.
TIP
After locking, try turning the handlebar
slightly to make sure that the steering is
actually locked.
To unlock the steering:
 Insert the key in the steering lock.
 Turn the key clockwise.
 Make sure the steering Mock is not en-
gaged before starting the engine and
setting out.
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Instrument and control functions

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Instrument and control functions
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