Benelli Tornado TNT600 User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL 2013

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CONTENTS
PREFACE 4
IMPORTANT NOTES 5
SPECIAL ATTENTION 6
SAFETY NOTES 7
SAFETY RIDING RULES 7
PROTECTIVE CLOTHES 8
PROTECTIVE HELMETS 8
NOTES FOR RIDING IN RAINY DAYS 8
SERIAL NUMBER 9
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATIONS NUMBER 9
ENGINE NUMBER: 9
CONFIGURATION OF PARTS 10
BODY PARTS 10
METER PANEL 13
OPERATION PROCEDURES 15
POWER LOCK 15
LEFT HANDLE 16
RIGHT HANDLE 18
FUEL TANK 20
GEAR SHIFTING PEDAL LEVER 21
REAR BRAKE PEDAL 22
SIDE STAND 23
REAR SUSPENSION PRELOAD 24
USAGE INSTRUCTION 25
FUEL 25
ENGINE OIL 26
BREAKING IN 26
CHECK BEFORE RIDING 27
DRIVING OF MOTORCYCLE 29
STARTING 30
USING GEAR SHIFTING MECHANISM 30
DRIVING ON THE SLOPE 30
USING BRAKE AND STOPPING 30
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 32
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 32
ENGINE OIL 34
SPARK PLUG 35
ADJUSTMENT OF ACCELERATOR CABLE WIRE 36
ADJUSTMENT OF CLUTCH 37
ADJUSTMENT OF IDLING SPEED 38
THROTTLE BODY 39
DRIVE CHAIN 40
BRAKE 44
TIRE 47
OIL ACCUMULATION PIPE 48
SERVICING OF AIR FILTER 49
CATALYTIC CONVERTER 50
CANISTER 51
FUEL INJECTOR AND OIL PASSAGE 51
LUBRICATION OF PARTS 52
STORAGE BATTERY 53
STORAGE GUIDANCE 58
SPECIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL PARAMETERS 60

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Thanks for choosing TNT600 EFI two-wheeled motorcycle, which is combined with the national
and international advanced technologies and would bring you a happy and safe riding
experience.
Motorcycle driving is one of the most exciting sports events. Please fully understand and abide
by the rules and requirements stated in this manual before driving.
This instruction manual covers the maintenance procedures, which would ensures the maximum
performances and highest durability of your motorcycle service.
Benelli is equipped with professional technical service personnel and department, which is able
to provide you with highest quality technical services.
Insisting in the principle of “customer rst”, Benelli makes great eorts to develop the products
quality and performances so that the appearances and structures are always being innovated
with advance structure.
The picture information in this Manual is only for references, the actual style may dier.
PREFACE

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1. Rider and passenger capacity.
This motorcycle is designed only for two riders.
2. Road surface for riding.
This motorcycle is suitable for highway riding.
3. Please carefully read this user manual. Careful and proper riding running-in will ensure the
stable and smooth running of your motorcycle.
Please pay special attention on the following:-
IMPORTANT NOTES
Note : This is for the maintenance or more important events explanations.
Caution : This is for the operating specications of the motorcycle.
Warning : This is for the important procedures that may endanger safety of the
rider or would bring injuries if ignored.
The User Instruction should be considered as a permanent manual for the motorcycle. Please
give it to the new owner if you transfer the motorcycle.
No copy or reproduction of any part in this manual without written approval from Benelli.

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• Fuse compartment is next to the storage battery.
• Fuse specication: 20A for main power source fuse and 15A for ECU system fuse.
• Burnt fuse is generally caused by a fault in the electrical circuit of the motorcycle. It is
recommended to send the motorcycle to our Authorised Service Center to have it check
and repair.
SPECIAL ATTENTION
The motorcycle must be equipped with a specify fuse only to avoid any serious damage or accident.
Always ensure the positive and negative lead of the battery are properly install. (Never install in reverse
order). When reversely installed please check the condition of the fuse.
Before replace the fuse, please turn the key to “ “ to prevent the short circuit.

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1. Have a complete inspection before starting the engine so as to prevent possible
accidents or damages of spare parts.
2. Never lend it to any people without a driving license.
3. To avoid damages by other motor vehicles, the rider shall try his/her best to be visible at
all time. Including:
a) Wearing bright clothes;
b) Keeping away from other motor vehicles;
4. Obey the trac rules strictly and do not jump queues;
5. Speeding is one the key reasons of the accidents. So keep the speed within the limit.
6. Turn on the signal lamp so as to be noticed by others when tuning the corner or changing
a drive lane.
7. Ride carefully on a crossway, passageway of a parking lot and on highway.
8. Any modication disassembly of the spare parts would aect the safety driving and
maintenance.
9. The installation of the accessories shall not aect the safety driving and operation
performances of the motorcycle. The overloading of the electrical systems would easily
cause damage.
SAFETY NOTES
SAFETY RIDING RULES

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1. In order to assure personal safety, the rider should wear protective helmet, protective
glasses, driving boots, gloves and protective clothes. The passenger should also wear the
protective helmet.
2. The exhaust system will be hot during running and still be hot for a while after the engine
is stopped. Never touch the exhaust system when it is hot. Please wear the clothes that
can fully cover your feet.
3. Please do not wear loose clothes that may be trapped by the control lever, foot pedal
starting equipment, pedals or wheels during driving.
Protective helmet that conforms to the safety quality standard is the primary protective gear in
driving. The most serious accident is head injury. Please wear protective helmet and protective
glasses as well.
Pay special attention in rainy days as the road is wet and the brake distance is two times as of
the clear days. Avoid the signs for paints, manhole cover and greasy dirty grounds. Be careful of
railway crossing, railings and bridges. Slow down when the road condition is not clear.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHES
PROTECTIVE HELMETS
NOTES FOR RIDING IN RAINY DAYS

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Vehicle Identication Number and the Serial Number are used for the registration of the
motorcycle, including all necessary back up service.
Remember the numbers for the possible uses in the future.
1. The frame number is printed in the right side of head tube
2. Product nameplate is riveted on the head tube.
3. The engine number is printed on lower part of the right case of engine crank case.
SERIAL NUMBER
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATIONS NUMBER VIN:
ENGINE NUMBER:
Please write down the numbers for your references;
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CONFIGURATION OF PARTS
BODY PARTS
1. Clutch Lever Left
2. Left Handle Switch
3. Clutch Lever
4. Fuel Tank Lock
5. Meter
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6. Right Handle Switch
7. Right Side Mirror
8. Front Brake Lever
9. Throttle
10. Fuel Tank

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1. Rear Brake
2. Rear Foot Pedal
3. Front Foot Pedal
4. Rear Brake Pedal
5. Fuel Oil Observation Hole Side Stand
6. Front Brake
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1. Front Brake
2. Gear Shift Pedal Lever
3. Front Foot Pedal
4. Side Stand
5. Rear Foot Pedal
1 2 3 4 5

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Left Signal Lamp Indicator
Light
Right Signal Lamp Indicator
Light
High Beam Indicator Light
Engine Lubricant
Neutral Gear Indicator Light
Function Button
Fuel Oil Level Indicator
Tachometer Odometer
Temperature
Speedometer
Time Display
x1000rpm
FI
TRIP
km/h
km
CCLOCK
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F
N
METER PANEL

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1. Left signal lamp indicator light
When the turn signal lamp is turning left, the left
steering lamp indicator light will ash.
2. Right signal lamp indicator light
When the turn signal lamp is turning right, the right
signal lamp indicator light will ash.
3. High beam indicator light
When the head lamp high beam is on, the high beam
indicator light will be on.
4. Engine lubricant
5. Neutral gear indicator light
When the transmission is on neutral position, the
neutral gear indicator light will be on.
6. Function button
7. Tachometer
Tachometer indicates the revolution of engine.
8. Temperature
9. Speedometer
Speedometer indicates the driving speed, km/hour.
10. Time display
11. Fuel oil level indicator
12. Odometer
TRIP or ODO function on the odometer can be chosen
as required.
TRIP: An odometer than can be zero cleared, recording
the driving mileage within a period. On the state of
TRIP, please press ADJUST button three times to clear.
ODO: recording all the driving mileage, measured in
km. Odometer keeps records of the driving mileages
in kilometers.

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When the key turns to “ ”position, the power gets through and the engine starts to run. The
key can not be taken out.
When the key turns to “ ”position, the power cuts o, and the engine can not run. The key
can be taken out.
(Park) position: when the vehicle parks at roadside at night, the key turns to “ ” position,
the key can be taken out now, the rear lamp (parking lamp) will be kept on.
(Lock) position: turn the key counter-clockwise to “ ” position, the lock will extend out the
lock core to lock.
OPERATION PROCEDURES
POWER LOCK
Lock the turn direction and take out the key to prevent from being stolen. Turn and conrm the lock. Do not
park in the place holding up the trac.

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LEFT HANDLE
Clutch Handle
Headlamp High-Low Beam
Turn Signal Lamp Switch
Horn

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Clutch handle
When starting the engine or shifting the gear, operate the clutch handle to cut o the driving
of rear wheel.
Horn button
Pressing the horn button, the horn will make sound.
Headlamp high-low beams switch
Press the headlamp high -low beams switch to position, the headlamp high beam will be on
and high beam indicator light in the instrument panel lights up too;
Press the switch to “ ”position, the headlamp low beam will be on. Use low beam light when
driving in the downtown or in front of vehicles so as not to inuence the vision of other people.
Turn signal lamp switch
Press the left turn signal lamp switch , the left turn signal light will ash. At the same time,
the green turn indicator light in the instrument panel will ash too. Turn the turn signal lamp
switch to the middle position to cancel the turn signal.
Lighten up the turn signal lamp when making a turn or changing lanes. Turn o the turn signal lamp in time
after making a turn so as not to aect the normal driving of other vehicles and avoid accidents.

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RIGHT HANDLE
Front Brake Handle
Hazard Warning Lamp Button
Engine O Switch
Accelerator Control Handle
Electric Starting Switch

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Engine o switch
When the switch is pressing at position, the power of the complete vehicle will be on and the
engine can start.
When the switch is pressing at position the power of the complete vehicle will be cut
o and the engine can not start.
Hazard warning lamp button
Electric starting switch
Press the electric starting switch, the electric motor will run and the engine can start.
Accelerator control handle
The accelerator control handle is used to control the speed of engine. Turn the handle facing
the driver to accelerate, turn the handle reversely to decelerate.
Front brake handle
Grasp the right brake handle slowly to front brake.