Moto Guzzi V85 TT - Owner's Manual > General Rules

Carbon monoxide

CAUTION

EXHAUST EMISSIONS CONTAIN CARBON MONOXIDE, A POISONOUS GAS WHICH CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS AND EVEN DEATH.

CAUTION CARBON MONOXIDE IS ODOURLESS AND COLOURLESS, THEREFORE IT CANNOT BE DETECTED BY SMELL, SIGHT OR OTHER SENSES. DO NOT BREATHE IN EXHAUST FUMES UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

Fuel

CAUTION

FUEL USED TO DRIVE EXPLOSION ENGINES IS HIGHLY INFLAMMABLE AND CAN BECOME EXPLOSIVE UNDER SPECIFIC CONDITIONS. IT IS THEREFORE RECOMMENDED TO CARRY OUT REFUELLING AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES IN A VENTILATED AREA WITH THE ENGINE SWITCHED OFF. DO NOT SMOKE DURING REFUELLING OR NEAR FUEL VAPOUR. AVOID ANY CONTACT WITH NAKED FLAME, SPARKS OR OTHER HEAT SOURCES WHICH MAY CAUSE IGNITION OR EXPLOSION.

DO NOT ALLOW FUEL TO DISPERSE INTO THE ENVIRONMENT.

KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

IF THE VEHICLE FALLS OR IS ON A STEEP INCLINE FUEL CAN LEAK.

Hot components

The engine and the exhaust system components get very hot and remain in this condition for a certain time interval after the engine has been switched off. Before handling these components, make sure that you are wearing insulating gloves or wait until the engine and the exhaust system have cooled down.

Warning lights

IF THE ALARM WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATE DURING THE NORMAL ENGINE OPERATION, THIS MEANS THAT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT HAS FOUND AN ABNORMALITY.

IF THE GENERAL ALARM WARNING LAMP FLASHES DURING THE NORMAL ENGINE OPERATION, THIS MEANS THAT THE OIL PRESSURE IN THE CIRCUIT IS INSUFFICIENT.

IN THIS CASE THE ENGINE MUST BE SHUT OFF IMMEDIATELY IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE DAMAGE.

PERFORM THE MOTOR OIL LEVEL CHECK. IF THE INSUFFICIENT MOTOR OIL PRESSURE LIGHT REMAINS DESPITE THE ABOVE PROCEDURE BEING PERFORMED CORRECTLY, CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED Moto Guzzi Dealer TO HAVE THE SYSTEM CHECKED.

Used engine oil and gearbox oil

CAUTION

WHEN CARRYING OUT MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS, IT IS ADVISABLE TO WEAR PROTECTIVE IMPERMEABLE GLOVES.

THE ENGINE OR GEARBOX OIL MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE SKIN IF HANDLED FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME AND ON A REGULAR BASIS.

WASH YOUR HANDS CAREFULLY AFTER HANDLING OIL.

HAND THE OIL OVER TO OR HAVE IT COLLECTED BY THE NEAREST USED OIL RECYCLING COMPANY OR THE SUPPLIER.

DO NOT DISPOSE OF OIL IN THE ENVIRONMENT KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

Brake fluid

BRAKE FLUID MAY BE HARMFUL TO PAINTWORK, PLASTIC AND RUBBER.

WHEN SERVICING THE BRAKING SYSTEM PROTECT THESE COMPONENTS WITH A CLEAN CLOTH. ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GOGGLES WHEN SERVICING THESE SYSTEMS. BRAKE FLUID IS EXTREMELY HARMFUL TO THE EYES. IN THE EVENT OF ACCIDENTAL CONTACT WITH THE EYES, RINSE THEM IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF COLD, CLEAN WATER AND SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.

KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

Battery hydrogen gas and electrolyte

CAUTION

THE BATTERY ELECTROLYTE IS TOXIC, CORROSIVE AND AS IT CONTAINS SULPHURIC ACID, IT CAN CAUSE BURNS WHEN IN CONTACT WITH THE SKIN.

WHEN HANDLING BATTERY ELECTROLYTE, WEAR TIGHT-FITTING GLOVES AND PROTECTIVE APPAREL. IN THE EVENT OF SKIN CONTACT WITH THE ELECTROLYTIC FLUID, RINSE WELL WITH PLENTY OF CLEAN WATER. IT IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT TO PROTECT YOUR EYES BECAUSE EVEN TINY AMOUNTS OF BATTERY ACID MAY CAUSE BLINDNESS. SEEK SPECIALISED MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY IN THE EVENT OF CONTACT WITH THE EYES. THE BATTERY RELEASES EXPLOSIVE GASES; KEEP IT AWAY FROM FLAMES, SPARKS. ENSURE ADEQUATE VENTILATION WHEN SERVICING OR RECHARGING THE BATTERY.

KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

BATTERY LIQUID IS CORROSIVE. DO NOT POUR IT OR SPILL IT, PARTICULARLY ON PLASTIC COMPONENTS. ENSURE THAT THE ELECTROLYTIC ACID IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE BATTERY TO BE ACTIVATED.

Reporting of defects that affect safety

Unless otherwise specified in this Use and Maintenance Manual, do not remove any mechanical or electrical component.

CAUTION

SOME CONNECTORS IN THE VEHICLE MAY BE ACCIDENTALLY SWAPPED AND MAY COMPROMISE NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION IF INCORRECTLY INSTALLED.

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