Benelli IMPERIALE 400 Manuel Du Propriétaire page 99

Table of contents
Safety information ............................1-1
Description........................................ 2-1
• Laterals view........................................ 2-2
• Controls and instruments................2-3
Instrument and control
functions............................................ 3-1
• Key.......................................................... 3-1
• Main switch/steering lock...............3-1
• Multi-function meter unit and
Indicator lights and
warning lights.....................................3-3
• Handlebar switches.......................... 3-7
• Clutch lever ..........................................3-9
• Shift pedal.............................................3-9
Brake lever.............................................3-9
Brake pedal .......................................3-10
• ABS........................................................3-10
• Fuel tank cap..................................... 3-12
• Fuel....................................................... 3-12
• Catalytic converter .........................3-14
• Seat...................................................... 3-14
• Adjusting the headlight
beams ................................................ 3-15
• Adjusting the shock
absorber assembly.........................3-15
• Adjusting the front fork................ 3-16
• Sidestand .......................................... 3-17
• Ignition circuit cut-off
system................................................ 3-17
For your safety -
pre-operation checks ....................... 4-1
Operation and important
riding points.......................................5-1
• Starting the engine........................... 5-1
• Shifting.................................................. 5-2
• Tips for reducing fuel
consumption.......................................5-2
• Engine break-in...................................5-3
• Parking.................................................. 5-3
Periodic maintenance and
adjustment..........................................6-1
• Owner's tool kit...................................6-2
• General maintenance and
lubrication chart................................ 6-3
• Checking the spark plugs............... 6-9
• Canister............................................... 6-10
• Engine oil and oil
filter cartridge ...................................6-10
• Air filter element.............................. 6-15
• Checking the engine
idling speed...................................... 6-15
• Checking the throttle
grip free play......................................6-16
• Valve clearance................................ 6-16
• Tires ..................................................... 6-16
• Adjusting the clutch
lever free play ...................................6-18
• Checking the brake
lever free play .................................. 6-19
• Brake light switches........................ 6-19
• Checking the front and
rear brake pads................................ 6-20
• Checking the brake
fluid level ...........................................6-20
• Changing the brake fluid.............. 6-21
• Drive chain slack.............................. 6-22
• Cleaning and lubricating
the drive chain.................................. 6-23
• Checking and lubricating
the cables........................................... 6-24
• Checking and lubricating
the throttle grip and cable........... 6-24
• Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals.................. 6-24
• Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers..................6-25
• Checking and lubricating the
sidestand........................................... 6-26
• Checking the front fork................. 6-26
• Checking the steering................... 6-27
• Checking the wheel bearings..... 6-28
• Battery ................................................ 6-28
• Replacing the fuses........................ 6-30
• Brake/tail light and the
turn signal light .............................. 6-31
• Auxiliary lights................................. 6-31
• Troubleshooting.............................. 6-31
• Troubleshooting charts ................ 6-33