Instrument and control functions
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• This mark identifies the recommended
fuel for this vehicle as specified by Euro-
pean regulation (EN228).
• Check that gasoline nozzle has the same
identifier when fueling.
Your Benelli engine has been designed to use
premium unleaded gasoline with a research
octane number of 95 or higher. If knocking (or
pinging) occurs, use a gasoline of a different
brand.
Use of unleaded fuel will extend spark plug
life and reduce maintenance costs.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gasohol con-
taining ethanol and that containing metha-
nol. Gasohol containing ethanol can be used
if the ethanol content does not exceed 10%
(E10). Gasohol containing methanol is not re-
commended by Benelli because it can cause
damage to the fuel system or vehicle perfor-
mance problems.
Catalytic converter
This model is equipped with a catalytic con-
verter in the exhaust system.
WARNING
The exhaust system is hot after operation.
To prevent a fire hazard or burns:
• Do not park the vehicle near possible
fire hazards such as grass or other ma-
terials that easily burn.
• Park the vehicle in a place where pe-
destrians or children are not likely to
touch the hot exhaust system.
• Make sure that the exhaust system
has cooled down before doing any
maintenance work.
• Do not allow the engine to idle more
than a few minutes. Long idling can
cause a build-up of heat.
NOTICE
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use of le-
aded gasoline will cause unrepairable da-
mage to the catalytic converter.
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Seats
Passenger seat
To remove the passenger seat
1. Insert the key into the seat lock, and then
turn it clockwise.
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1. Seat lock
2. Lift the front of the passenger seat and pull
it forward.
To install the passenger seat
1. Insert the projections on the rear of the pas-
senger seat into the seat holders as shown,
and then push the front of the seat down to
lock it in place.