MOTO GUZZI nevada User manual

part# 977487
USE+MAINTENANCE BOOK
USA
NEVADA
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© 2006 Moto Guzzi S.p.A.
Mandello del Lario (LECCO)
First edition: March 2006
Reprinted: March 2007
Produced by:
VALLEY FORGE DECA
Ravenna , Modena, Torino
DECA S.r.l.
Registered Main Office
Via Vincenzo Giardini, 11
48022 Lugo (RA) - Italy
Tel. +39 - 0545 216611
Fax +39 - 0545 216610
E-mail: [email protected]
www.vftis.com
on behalf of:
Moto Guzzi S.p.A.
via E. V. Parodi, 57
23826 Mandello del Lario (LECCO) - Italy
Phone +39 - 0341 70 91 11
Fax +39 - 0341 70 92 20
www. motoguzzi.it
FOREWORD
NOTE This manual is an important and
integral part of your vehicle. Keep it with
your vehicle at all times, even if your
vehicle is resold.
Moto Guzzi has prepared this manual to
supply you, the user, with correct and
current information. However, since Moto
Guzzi constantly improves the design of its
vehicles, there may be slight discrepancies
between your vehicle and the material
given in this manual. If you have any
questions about your vehicle, contact your
Local Moto Guzzi Dealer, as he will have
the very latest technical information
available from the factory.
For tests and repairs not expressly
described in this manual, to purchase
Moto Guzzi genuine spare parts,
accessories, and other products, and for
help with specific problems, please contact
your Local Moto Guzzi Dealer or service
center. These professionals will be able to
assist you promptly and accurately.
Thank you for choosing Moto Guzzi. Have
a great ride!
This manual is copyrighted in all countries,
and reproduction thereof in full or in part by
any print or electronic means is strictly
prohibited.
INTRODUCTION
This manual is divided by subject into
sections, chapters and paragraphs. The
procedures described are laid out step by
step, and each operation is indicated by a u.
The numbered parts shown in the figures are
identified in the text with the number in
parentheses, or the symbol representing them.
Example (the following text is generic and
does not refer to this specific vehicle:
section MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS
chapter
STEERING LOCK
safety
warning Never attempt to place the ignition
switch in the locked “+” (LOCK)
position while the vehicle is moving.
paragraph
OPERATION
operation To lock the steering:
♦Turn the handlebar completely to the
left or to the right.
position (2)
♦Turn the key (2) to position “”.
symbol “+”
♦Press the key and turn it to position “+”.
♦Remove the key.
WARNING

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SAFET
SAFETY WARNINGS
The following precautionary warnings are
used throughout this manual to convey the
following messages:
Safety Warning: When you see
this symbol on the vehicle or in the
manual, pay particular attention to the
potential risk of personal injury or
death. Failure to comply with the
instructions given in the warning
messages preceded by this symbol may
result in grave risk for your own safety
and that of others, as well as for the
vehicle.
WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard which may
result in serious injury or even death.
CAUTION
Indicates a potential hazard which may
result in personal injury or damage to
the vehicle or other property.
NOTE The word “NOTE” in this manual
precedes important information or
instructions.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
CARBON MONOXIDE
If it is necessary to run the engine in order
to carry out a given maintenance
operation, make sure that the area in which
you are operating is properly ventilated.
Never run the engine in enclosed spaces.
If it is necessary to work indoors, use an
exhaust evacuation system.
WARNING
The exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, a poisonous gas that can
cause loss of consciousness and even
death.
WARNING
Carbon monoxide is both colorless and
odorless, and cannot be detected by
smell, vision, or any other sense. Avoid
breathing exhaust fumes under any
circumstances.
GASOLINE
Keep gasoline away from children. Gasoline
is also poisonous. Never attempt to siphon
gasoline using your mouth. Never allow
gasoline to contact your skin. If you should
accidentally spill gasoline on yourself,
change your clothes immediately and
thoroughly wash the area upon which the
gasoline was splashed with hot water and
soap. Should you accidentally swallow
gasoline, do not induce vomiting. Drink
abundant cool water or milk and seek
professional medical assistance
immediately. Should you accidentally get
gasoline get your eyes, flush with abundant
cool, clear water and seek professional
medical assistance immediately.
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and
becomes explosive under certain
conditions.
KEEP GASOLINE AWAY FROM
CHILDREN.
HOT COMPONENTS
WARNING
The engine and all parts of the exhaust
system, as well as the braking system,
become very hot and remain hot for
some time after the vehicle and the
engine are stopped. Before handling
any component of your vehicle after
riding, make sure that it has cooled
sufficiently to be safe to handle.
USED ENGINE OIL
WARNING
Use latex gloves for those maintenance
operations that require contact with
used oil. Used engine oil may cause
skin cancer if repeatedly left in contact
with the skin for prolonged periods.
Although this is unlikely unless you
handle used oil on a daily basis, it is
advisable to thoroughly wash your
hands with soap and water after
handling used oil.
KEEP OIL AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

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BRAKE FLUID
CAUTION
Brake fluid is extremely poisonous. Do
not ever allow brake fluid to be ingested
or swallowed. Should brake fluid
accidentally be swallowed, drink
abundant milk or clear water and seek
professional medical assistance
immediately. Brake fluid is highly
destructive of skin and eye tissue.
Should you accidentally spill brake fluid
on yourself, remove the contaminated
clothing, wash your body with soap and
warm water immediately and seek
professional medical assistance
immediately. Should you accidentally
splash brake fluid into your eyes, flush
with abundant cool, clear water and
seek professional medical assistance
immediately.
KEEP BRAKE FLUID AWAY FROM
CHILDREN.
CLUTCH FLUID
CAUTION
Clutch fluid is extremely poisonous. Do
not ever allow clutch fluid to be
ingested or swallowed. Should clutch
fluid accidentally be swallowed, drink
large quantities of milk or clear water
and seek professional medical
assistance immediately. Clutch fluid is
highly destructive of skin and eye
tissue. Should you accidentally spill
clutch fluid on yourself, immediately
remove the contaminated clothing,
wash your body with soap and warm
water and seek professional medical
assistance immediately. Should you
accidentally splash clutch fluid into
your eyes, flush with abundant cool,
clear water and seek professional
medical assistance immediately.
KEEP CLUTCH FLUID AWAY FROM
CHILDREN.
COOLANT
In certain conditions, the ethylene glycol
contained in the engine coolant is flammable:
its flame is invisible, but you can be burned
anyway.
WARNING
Avoid spilling the engine coolant on the
exhaust system or engine components.
They may be hot enough to cause the
coolant to ignite and burn without a
visible flame. The coolant (ethylene
glycol) can cause skin irritation and is
poisonous if swallowed.
Coolant and coolant/water mixtures are
sweet to the taste and brightly colored,
and therefore are highly attractive to
pets and children. Take extra
precautions to keep new and used
coolant out of reach of children and
animals.
KEEP COOLANT AWAY FROM
CHILDREN.
Risk of burns.
Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. Wait until the engine has
completely cooled down. The coolant is
under pressure and may splash out and
cause burns.
BATTERY HYDROGEN GAS
AND ELECTROLYTE
WARNING
The battery gives off noxious and
explosive gases; keep cigarettes,
flames and sparks away from the
battery. Provide adequate ventilation
when operating or recharging the
battery.
During recharging and use, make sure that the
room is properly ventilated and avoid inhaling
the gases released during recharging.
The battery contains sulfuric acid
(electrolyte). Contact with the skin or eyes
may cause serious burns. Always wear
protective clothing, rubber gloves, and tight
fitting goggles or a face shield when working
around the battery, especially when filling the
battery with either water or electrolyte.
In case of contact with the skin, flush
immediately with plenty of water. In case of
contact with the eyes, flush with plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes. Immediately
consult a health professional.
The electrolyte is poisonous.
If the electrolyte is accidentally swallowed,
drink abundant quantities of water or milk,
followed by milk of magnesia or vegetable oil.
Immediately consult a health professional.
KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTE
AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

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WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS -
GENERAL ADVICE
Before starting the engine, carefully read this
manual and in particular the chapters
"WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS - GENERAL
ADVICE" and "SAFE DRIVE" see p. 17.
Your safety and that of those around you
depends not only on your skill as a rider,
but also your knowledge of your vehicle
and about riding safely. Therefore it is
essential that you not operate your vehicle
on public streets or highways until you
have received instructions from a qualified
safety organization such as the Motorcycle
Safety Foundation, and are properly
trained and licensed.
REPORTING DEFECTS
THAT AFFECT SAFETY
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately inform
the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying
Moto Guzzi. If NHTSA receives similar
complaints, it may open an investigation, and if
it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become
involved in individual problems between you,
your dealer, or Moto Guzzi. To contact
NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-
0123 in the Washington, D.C. area) or write to:
NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation,
Washington, D.C. 20590.
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
ROAD REGULATIONS
AND USING THE VEHICLE
Rules of the road vary from country to
country. It is essential that you understand
in advance the rules of the road of the
country in which your vehicle will be used.
WARNING
This vehicle has been designed and
built for use only on paved roads. It is
not designed to be used on even
smooth graded dirt roads, or trails. It is
not designed for off road competition,
or for cross country riding. Do not use
this vehicle on rough or unimproved
surfaces, or in other off road areas.
Failure to heed this warning could lead
to an upset with subsequent injury and
even death.
NOISE EMISSION WARRANTY
Moto Guzzi s.p.a. warrants that this
exhaust system, at the time of sale, meets
all applicable U.S. EPA Federal noise
standards. This warranty extends to the
first person who buys this exhaust system
for purposes other than resale, and to all
subsequent buyers.
Warranty claims should be directed to:
Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.
140 East 45th Street, 17th Floor New York,
NY 10017 U.S.A.
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
INFORMATION ON THE NOISE
AND EXHAUST GAS EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM
ORIGIN OF THE EMISSIONS
The combustion process produces carbon
monoxide and hydrocarbons. The control
of hydrocarbons is very important, because
under certain conditions they react to
exposure to sunlight and produce
photochemical smog.
Carbon monoxide does not react in the
same way, but it is toxic and poisonous.
Moto Guzzi utilizes "lean" carburetor
settings and other systems to reduce the
production of carbon monoxide and
hydrocarbons.
TAMPERING WARNING
Tampering with the noise control system is
prohibited. Federal law prohibits the
following acts or causing thereof:
a) The removal or rendering inoperative by
any person other than for purposes of
maintenance, repair, or replacement, of
any device or element of design
incorporated into any new vehicle for
the purpose of noise control prior to its
sale or delivery to the ultimate
purchaser or while it is in use, or
b) Use of the vehicle after such device or
element of design has been removed or
rendered inoperative by any person.