Gilera Runner ST 200 - User Manual

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GILERA WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU GILERA WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU for choosing one of its products.

for choosing one of its products. We have prepared this manual to help yWe have prepared this manual to help y ou to get the very best from you to get the very best from y our scooter. Please read it cour scooter. Please read it c arefully before ridingarefully before riding the scooter for the first time. It

the scooter for the first time. It contains information, tips and precautions for using your contains information, tips and precautions for using your scooter. It also describes features, details and scooter. It also describes features, details and devices to assuredevices to assure you that you have made the right choice. We believe that if you follow

you that you have made the right choice. We believe that if you follow our suggestions, you will soon get to know your new vehicle and it our suggestions, you will soon get to know your new vehicle and it will serve youwill serve you well for a long time to come. This booklet forms an integral part of the scooter; should the scooter be sold, it must be transferred to the new owner. well for a long time to come. This booklet forms an integral part of the scooter; should the scooter be sold, it must be transferred to the new owner.

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The instructions given in this manual are intended to provide a clear, simple guide to using your scooter; this booklet also details routine maintenance The instructions given in this manual are intended to provide a clear, simple guide to using your scooter; this booklet also details routine maintenance procedures and regular checks that should be carried out on the vehicle at an

procedures and regular checks that should be carried out on the vehicle at an authorised Dealer or Service Centreauthorised Dealer or Service Centre. The booklet also contains. The booklet also contains instructions for simple repairs. Any operations not specifically described in this manual require the use of special tools and/or particular technical instructions for simple repairs. Any operations not specifically described in this manual require the use of special tools and/or particular technical knowledge: to carry out these operations refer to any

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Personal safety Personal safety

Failure to completely observe these instructions will result in serious risk of personal Failure to completely observe these instructions will result in serious risk of personal

injury. injury.

Safeguarding the environment Safeguarding the environment Sections marked with this symbol indicate the correct use of the v

Sections marked with this symbol indicate the correct use of the v ehicle to prevent dam-ehicle to prevent dam-aging the environment.

aging the environment. Vehicle intactness Vehicle intactness

The incomplete or non-observance of these regulations leads to the risk of serious The incomplete or non-observance of these regulations leads to the risk of serious

damage to the vehicle and sometimes even the invalidity of the guarantee. damage to the vehicle and sometimes even the invalidity of the guarantee. The signs that you see on this page are very

The signs that you see on this page are very important. They are used to highlight thoseimportant. They are used to highlight those parts of the booklet that should be read with particular care. As you can see, each sign parts of the booklet that should be read with particular care. As you can see, each sign consists of a different graphic symbol, making it quick and easy to locate the various consists of a different graphic symbol, making it quick and easy to locate the various topics.

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INDEX

VEHICLE... VEHICLE... 77 Dashb Dashboard.oard... 99 Instru Instrumentsments... 99 Digita

Digital l lcd lcd displaydisplay... 1010 Settin

Setting the total and trip odg the total and trip odometometers...ers... 1010 Settin

Setting g the hour/minuthe hour/minutes tes functifunction...on... 1111 Key

Key switch...switch... 1212 Locking the

Locking the steeristeering ng wheewheel...l... 1212 Releas

Releasing the ing the steeristeering wheel...ng wheel... 1212 Switch

Switch directdirection ion indicaindicators...tors... 1313 Horn

Horn buttobutton....n... 1313 Light

Light switchswitch... 1313

Start-Start-up up buttobutton...n... 1414 The

The immobimmobilizer ilizer systemsystem... 1414 Keys...

Keys... 1414 Immob

Immobilizerdilizerdevice enaevice enabled indicbled indicator led..ator led... 1515 Operation...

Operation... 1515 Progra

Programming the immmming the immobilizeobilizer system....r system... 1616 Fuel

Fuel tank..tank... 1717 Openin

Opening g the the saddlesaddle... 1717 Identification... Identification... 1818 USE... USE... 1919 Checks... Checks... 2020 Refuelling... Refuelling... 2020 Tyre

Tyre pressure...pressure... 2121 Running

Running in...in... 2222 Starti

Starting ng up up the the enginengine...e... 2323 Diffic

Difficult ult start start up...up... 2424 Stopp

Stopping ing the the enginengine...e... 2525 Catal

Catalytic ytic silencesilencer...r... 2626 Automatic transmission... Automatic transmission... 2626

Safe

Safe drivingdriving... 2727 Air conveyors... Air conveyors... 2929

MAINTENANCE... MAINTENANCE... 3131

Engine

Engine oil oil level..level... 3232 Engine oil

Engine oil level level check.check... 3232 Warnin

Warning light (insufg light (insufficienficient oil pressuret oil pressure)...)... 3232 Engine

Engine oil oil changchange...e... 3333 Hub

Hub oil oil level..level... 3434 Tyres... Tyres... 3636 Spark

Spark plug plug dismandismantlementlement...t... 3737 Remov

Removing ing the the air air filter.filter... 3838 Second

Secondary ary air air systemsystem... 3939 Coolin

Cooling g fluid fluid level.level... 3939 Checkin

Checking g the brake the brake oil oil level..level... 4141 Battery...

Battery... 4343 Use of

Use of a a new battery.new battery... 4343 Long periods

Long periods of of inactivinactivity....ity... 4444 Fuses..

Fuses... 4545 Front

Front light light group...group... 4848 Headlight

Headlight adjustment...adjustment... 4848 Front

Front directdirection ion indicaindicators..tors... 5050 Rear

Rear opticaoptical l unit.unit... 5050 Rear

Rear turn turn indicators...indicators... 5151 Numbe

Number r plate plate light.light... 5252 Rear-view

Rear-view mirrors...mirrors... 5252 Idle

Idle adjustment...adjustment... 5252 Front and

Front and rear disc rear disc brake.brake... 5353 Puncture...

Puncture... 5454 Periods

Periods of of inactivinactivity....ity... 5555 Cleaning

Cleaning the the vehicle...vehicle... 5555 TECHNICAL DATA... TECHNICAL DATA... 6161

Kit

Kit equipequipment.ment... 6666 SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES... SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES... 6767

Warnings...

Warnings... 6868 PROGRAMMED MAINTENANCE... PROGRAMMED MAINTENANCE... 6969

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Vehicle

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01_01 01_01 1 1 V V e e h h i i c c l l e e

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Dashbo

Dashbo ard (01_01

ard (01_01))

A = Rear brake control; A = Rear brake control;

B = Turn indicator switch; B = Turn indicator switch; C = Horn button; C = Horn button; D = Lights switch; D = Lights switch; E = Warning lights; E = Warning lights; F = Rpm indicator; F = Rpm indicator;

G = Digital instrument panel; G = Digital instrument panel; H = Start-up button;

H = Start-up button; L = Throttle control; L = Throttle control; M = Front brake control; M = Front brake control;

01_02 01_02

Instru

Instru ments

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1_02)

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A

A= High-beam warning light;= High-beam warning light; B

B= Engine oil pressure warning light;= Engine oil pressure warning light; C

C= Turn indicator warning light;= Turn indicator warning light; D

D= Low fuel warning light;= Low fuel warning light; E

E= Headlight warning lights;= Headlight warning lights; F

F= Rpm indicator;= Rpm indicator; G

G= "= "ModeMode" Button;" Button; H

H= "= "ClockClock" Button;" Button; L

L= "= "SetSet" Button;" Button; M

M= Total/Trip Odometer;= Total/Trip Odometer;

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N

N= Speedometer;= Speedometer; O

O= Clock;= Clock; P

P= Coolant temperature gauge= Coolant temperature gauge S

S= Fuel gauge;= Fuel gauge;

01_03 01_03

Digital l

Digital l cd di

cd di splay (01_

splay (01_03

03))

A=

A= Fuel level gauge; Fuel level gauge; B=

B= Coolant temperature gauge; Coolant temperature gauge; C=

C= Digital clock; Digital clock; D=

D= Speedometer; Speedometer; E=

E= Odometer; Odometer; F=

F= Partial odometer gauge; Partial odometer gauge; G

G= Total odometer gauge;= Total odometer gauge;

Se

Setting

tting the total and trip o

the total and trip o domete

dometers

rs

Pushing the "

Pushing the "MODEMODE" button for less than a second obtains, respectively, " button for less than a second obtains, respectively, the functionsthe functions of:

of: 1.

1. TOTALTOTAL - The word " - The word "TOTALTOTAL" appears and" appears and Km/hKm/h or or mpmp hh. The value corre-. The value corre-sponds to the total distance travelled by the vehicle and it is not adjustable. sponds to the total distance travelled by the vehicle and it is not adjustable. 2.

2. PARTIALPARTIAL- The word "- The word "TRIPTRIP" appears and" appears and Km/hKm/h or or mpmp hh. The value can be. The value can be changed by pressing and holding the "

changed by pressing and holding the " SETSET" button for longer than three sec-" button for longer than three sec-onds.

onds. N.B. N.B.

IT IS POSSIBLE TO CHANGE THE DISPLAY FROM KILOMETRES (km/h) TO IT IS POSSIBLE TO CHANGE THE DISPLAY FROM KILOMETRES (km/h) TO MILES (mph) BY PRESSING THE "MODE" AND "CLOCK" BUTTONS AT THE MILES (mph) BY PRESSING THE "MODE" AND "CLOCK" BUTTONS AT THE SAME TIME AND HOLDING THEM FOR LONGER THAN THREE SECONDS SAME TIME AND HOLDING THEM FOR LONGER THAN THREE SECONDS AF-TER PUTTING THE KEY SWITCH IN THE «ON» POSITION.

TER PUTTING THE KEY SWITCH IN THE «ON» POSITION. 1 1 V V e e h h i i c c l l e e

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ON THE DIS

ON THE DISPLAY THE WORD "SET" PLAY THE WORD "SET" WILL APPEAWILL APPEA R FOR ONE SECR FOR ONE SECONDOND CAUTION

CAUTION

IT IS STRONGLY ADVISED NOT TO USE THE FUNCTIONS OF THE DIGITAL IT IS STRONGLY ADVISED NOT TO USE THE FUNCTIONS OF THE DIGITAL DISPLAY PA

DISPLAY PA NEL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING.NEL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING.

Se

Setting t

tting t he hour/minutes function

he hour/minutes function

To set the clock push and hold the «

To set the clock push and hold the « CLOCKCLOCK» button for longer than three seconds.» button for longer than three seconds. The figures showing the hours start to flash.

The figures showing the hours start to flash. Set the hours using the «

Set the hours using the «SETSET» button.» button. Push the «

Push the «CLOCKCLOCK» button again and the minutes numbers start flashing.» button again and the minutes numbers start flashing. Set the minutes using the «

Set the minutes using the « SETSET»button.»button. Press the «

Press the «CLOCKCLOCK» button again to start the clock moving normally.» button again to start the clock moving normally.

During the reset process, not pressing any buttons for 8 seconds ends the process During the reset process, not pressing any buttons for 8 seconds ends the process and the display will automatically show the modified time.

and the display will automatically show the modified time. N.B.

N.B.

WHEN THE TIME IS «P.M.

WHEN THE TIME IS «P.M.» THE NUMBER "» THE NUMBER " 0" 0" IS DISPLAYED AIS DISPLAYED A FTER THE NUM-FTER THE NUM-BER "

BER " 11". WHEN THE TIME IS «A.M.» THE NUMBER «12» IS DISPLAYED.11". WHEN THE TIME IS «A.M.» THE NUMBER «12» IS DISPLAYED. CAUTION

CAUTION

THE «CLOCK» BUTTON IS ENABLED ONLY WHEN THE ENGINE IS OFF AND THE «CLOCK» BUTTON IS ENABLED ONLY WHEN THE ENGINE IS OFF AND THE KEY IS TURNED TO «ON».

THE KEY IS TURNED TO «ON».

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01_04 01_04

Key sw

Key sw itc

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h (01_04

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LOCK

LOCK = Ignition disabled, extractable key, steering lock engaged, seat cannot be = Ignition disabled, extractable key, steering lock engaged, seat cannot be opened.

opened. OFF

OFF = Ignition disabled, extractable key, steering lock disengaged, seat can be = Ignition disabled, extractable key, steering lock disengaged, seat can be opened.

opened. ON

ON = Ignition enabled, antitheft protection disconnected, non-extractable key, seat = Ignition enabled, antitheft protection disconnected, non-extractable key, seat can be opened.

can be opened.

To open the seat the key switch must be set to either the «

To open the seat the key switch must be set to either the « OFFOFF» or «» or «ONON» position.» position.

Locking

Locking the steering whee

the steering wheell

Turn the handlebar to the left (as far as it will go), turn the key to position «

Turn the handlebar to the left (as far as it will go), turn the key to position « LOCKLOCK»» and remove the key.

and remove the key. CAUTION

CAUTION

DO NOT TURN THE KEY TO «LOCK» OR «OFF» WHILE RIDING. DO NOT TURN THE KEY TO «LOCK» OR «OFF» WHILE RIDING.

Rele

Releasing t

asing t he steering wh

he steering wh ee

eell

Reinsert the key and turn it to « Reinsert the key and turn it to « OFFOFF».».

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01_05 01_05

Switch direction indicators (01_05)

To set the left turn indicators flashing, move lever «

To set the left turn indicators flashing, move lever « BB» to the left; to set the right turn» to the left; to set the right turn indicators flashing, move it to the right. The lever automatically returns to the central indicators flashing, move it to the right. The lever automatically returns to the central position and the indicators remain on. To turn the indicators off,

position and the indicators remain on. To turn the indicators off, press the lever towardspress the lever towards the switch.

the switch.

01_06 01_06

Horn b

Horn b utt

utt on

on (0

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1_06)

06)

Push the «

Push the «CC» button to sound the horn.» button to sound the horn.

01_07 01_07

Light switch (01_07)

0

0 = Low-beam and taillight = Low-beam and taillight 1

1 = High-beam and taillight = High-beam and taillight 2 =

2 = Passing (flashing) Passing (flashing)

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01_08 01_08

Start-up b

Start-up b utt

utt on

on (01

(01_0

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Press the button «

Press the button «EE» to start the engine, after pulling one of the two brake levers» to start the engine, after pulling one of the two brake levers

01_09 01_09

01_10 01_10

The immobilizer system

In order to enhance theft protection, the scooter is equipped with a «

In order to enhance theft protection, the scooter is equipped with a « PIAGGIO IM-PIAGGIO IM-MOBILIZER

MOBILIZER » electronic engine locking device that is activated automatically when » electronic engine locking device that is activated automatically when the starter key is removed. Upon start-up, the «

the starter key is removed. Upon start-up, the « PIAGGIO IMMOBILIZERPIAGGIO IMMOBILIZER» system» system checks the starter key, and only if this key is recognised will the immobilizer system checks the starter key, and only if this key is recognised will the immobilizer system allow the scooter to be started.

allow the scooter to be started.

Keys (01_09, 01_10, 01_11)

Two types of keys come with the vehicle. The key «

Two types of keys come with the vehicle. The key « A A» with a brown grip is the pro-» with a brown grip is the pro-gramming key. Only one is supplied and it serves to memorise the code of the other gramming key. Only one is supplied and it serves to memorise the code of the other keys or to allow the dealers to take various measures. For this reason it is advised keys or to allow the dealers to take various measures. For this reason it is advised that it be used only in exceptional circumstances. The key «

that it be used only in exceptional circumstances. The key « BB» (a copy is supplied),» (a copy is supplied), red in colour, is for normal use, and serves to:

red in colour, is for normal use, and serves to: - engine start up

- engine start up

- unlock the fuel tank cap - unlock the fuel tank cap

Together with the keys comes a CODE CARD which is imprinted with the mechanical Together with the keys comes a CODE CARD which is imprinted with the mechanical code of the keys.

code of the keys. WARNING WARNING

THE LOSS OF THE BROWN KEY PREVENTS LATER REPAIRS TO THE THE LOSS OF THE BROWN KEY PREVENTS LATER REPAIRS TO THE "PIAG-GIO IMMOBILIZER" SYSTEM AND TO THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT.

GIO IMMOBILIZER" SYSTEM AND TO THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT.

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01_11 01_11 01_12 01_12 WARNING WARNING

IT IS ADVISED THAT THE "CODE CARD"

IT IS ADVISED THAT THE "CODE CARD" AND THE KEY WITH THE BROWN GRIPAND THE KEY WITH THE BROWN GRIP BE K

BE K EPT IN A SAFE PLAEPT IN A SAFE PLA CE (NOT ON CE (NOT ON THE VEHICTHE VEHICLE).LE).

Immobi

Immobi lizerdevice enabled indi

lizerdevice enabled indi cator l

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2)

The functioning of the

The functioning of the «PIAGGIO IMMOBILIZER»«PIAGGIO IMMOBILIZER» system is shown by the flashing of system is shown by the flashing of the appropriate warning light «

the appropriate warning light « FF», shown in the «Dashboard» section. In order to r», shown in the «Dashboard» section. In order to r e- e-duce battery discharge, the indicator LED turns off automatically after 48 hours of duce battery discharge, the indicator LED turns off automatically after 48 hours of uninterrupted functioning. Should the signal led system break down in its flashing uninterrupted functioning. Should the signal led system break down in its flashing function, give information about the type of problem to

function, give information about the type of problem to anan Au Au thth oror isis ed Piaged Piag gigi o-Gio-Gi lerler aa Service Centre

Service Centre..

Operation

Every time the starter key is removed in the "

Every time the starter key is removed in the " OFFOFF" or "" or "LOCKLOCK" position, the safety" position, the safety system activates the immobilizer system. Turning the k

system activates the immobilizer system. Turning the k ey to "ey to "ONON" disables the engine" disables the engine lock, provided that the safety system recognises the code transmitted by the key. If lock, provided that the safety system recognises the code transmitted by the key. If the code is not recognised, turn the key first to "

the code is not recognised, turn the key first to " OFFOFF" and then to "" and then to " ONON"; if the block"; if the block remains try again with the other brown key. If it is still not possible to start the engine remains try again with the other brown key. If it is still not possible to start the engine it is absolutely necessary to turn to an

it is absolutely necessary to turn to an Au Au thth oror isis ed ed PiagPiag gigi o-Gio-Gi lerler a Sera Ser vivi ce ce CentrCentr ee that has the equipment necessary for diagnosis and repair of the system.

that has the equipment necessary for diagnosis and repair of the system.

When additional keys are required, please note that data storage (up to 3 keys max.) When additional keys are required, please note that data storage (up to 3 keys max.) must be done on all keys, both new ones and existing ones. Turn directly to an must be done on all keys, both new ones and existing ones. Turn directly to an Au Au --thori

thori sed Piaggio-Gilera Ssed Piaggio-Gilera Service Centreervice Centre, bringing the brown key and all the red ones., bringing the brown key and all the red ones. The codes of keys not submitted for the new storage procedure are deleted from the The codes of keys not submitted for the new storage procedure are deleted from the memory. Any lost keys will therefore not be enabled to start the engine.

memory. Any lost keys will therefore not be enabled to start the engine. WARNING

WARNING WARNING WARNING EACH KEY

EACH KEY HAS ITS OWN AND UNIQUE CODE, WHICHAS ITS OWN AND UNIQUE CODE, WHICH MUST BE STORED BYH MUST BE STORED BY THE SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT.

THE SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT.

VIOLENT SHOCKS MAY AFFECT THE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS OF THE VIOLENT SHOCKS MAY AFFECT THE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS OF THE KEY. KEY. 1 1 V V e e h h i i c c _l_l e e

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SHOULD THE VEHICLE CHANGE OWNERS, IT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY SHOULD THE VEHICLE CHANGE OWNERS, IT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY THAT THE NEW OWNER GET POSSESSION OF THE KEY WITH THE BROWN THAT THE NEW OWNER GET POSSESSION OF THE KEY WITH THE BROWN GRIP (AS WELL A

GRIP (AS WELL A S ALL S ALL OTHER KEYS) AND THE «COTHER KEYS) AND THE «CODE CARD»ODE CARD»

Progra

Programming t

mming t he immobilizer system

he immobilizer system

In the following is described the procedure to follow to program the "

In the following is described the procedure to follow to program the " PIAGGIO IM-PIAGGIO IM-MOBILIZER

MOBILIZER" system and/or enter other keys in the memory." system and/or enter other keys in the memory.

Procedure start - brown key

Insert the brown key into the key switch (in the «

Insert the brown key into the key switch (in the «OFFOFF» position), turning it to the» position), turning it to the «

«ONON» position. After 1 - 3 seconds, turn the key to «» position. After 1 - 3 seconds, turn the key to « OFFOFF » again and pull it out. » again and pull it out.

Intermediate step - red key

After extracting

After extracting the brown kthe brown k ey, insert ey, insert the red the red key within key within ten seconds and ten seconds and turn it turn it im- im-mediately to the «

mediately to the «ONON» position. After 1-3 seconds, turn the key to "» position. After 1-3 seconds, turn the key to " OFFOFF" again and" again and pull it out. Repeating this procedure, respecting the indicated times, a maximum of pull it out. Repeating this procedure, respecting the indicated times, a maximum of three red keys can be programmed.

three red keys can be programmed.

Final step - brown key

After extracting

After extracting the last red the last red key, insert key, insert the brown key the brown key again and turn again and turn it to it to the «the « ONON»» position (perform this within ten seconds of the extraction of the previous key). Leave position (perform this within ten seconds of the extraction of the previous key). Leave it in this position for 1 to 3 seconds and return it to the «

it in this position for 1 to 3 seconds and return it to the « OFFOFF» position.» position.

Prope

Proper prog

r prog ramming check

ramming check

Insert the brown key, disabling the transponder (i.e., by tilting the key hood by 90°), Insert the brown key, disabling the transponder (i.e., by tilting the key hood by 90°), and turn the key to the «

and turn the key to the «ONON» position. Perform the engine start-up operation. Ensure» position. Perform the engine start-up operation. Ensure that the engine does not start. Insert the r

that the engine does not start. Insert the r ed key and start up again. Check ed key and start up again. Check that enginethat engine starts.

starts. WARNING WARNING

IF THE ENGINE STARTS WITH THE BROWN KEY (AND WITH A DISABLED IF THE ENGINE STARTS WITH THE BROWN KEY (AND WITH A DISABLED TRANSPONDER) OR IF DURING THE PROGRAMMING A WRONG STEP HAS TRANSPONDER) OR IF DURING THE PROGRAMMING A WRONG STEP HAS 1 1 V V e e h h i i c c l l e e

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BEEN CA

BEEN CA RRIED OUT, IT IS NECESSARY TO REPEAT THE PROCESS FROM THERRIED OUT, IT IS NECESSARY TO REPEAT THE PROCESS FROM THE BEGINNING.

BEGINNING.

01_13 01_13

Fuel t

Fuel t ank (01_13

ank (01_13))

Tilt up the lock protection cover; Insert the key

Tilt up the lock protection cover; Insert the key and turn it counter-clockwise, then pulland turn it counter-clockwise, then pull out the cover.

out the cover.

01_14 01_14

Openin

Openin g t

g t he sadd

he sadd le (01_1

le (01_14, 01_

4, 01_15)

15)

Push the key switch when it is in the «

Push the key switch when it is in the « ONON» or «» or «OFFOFF» position.» position.

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01_15 01_15 01_16 01_16 01_17 01_17

Identification (01_16, 01_17)

The identification numbers consist of a prefix stamped on the chassis and on the The identification numbers consist of a prefix stamped on the chassis and on the en-gine, followed by a number. They should always be given when requesting spare gine, followed by a number. They should always be given when requesting spare parts. We recommend that you check that the prefix and chassis number stamped on parts. We recommend that you check that the prefix and chassis number stamped on the vehicle correspond with those in the vehicle documents.

the vehicle correspond with those in the vehicle documents. CAUTION

CAUTION

BE REMINDED THAT ALTERING IDENTIFICATION REGISTRATION NUMBERS BE REMINDED THAT ALTERING IDENTIFICATION REGISTRATION NUMBERS CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS PENAL SANCTIONS (IMPOUNDING OF THE VEHICLE, CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS PENAL SANCTIONS (IMPOUNDING OF THE VEHICLE, ETC.). ETC.). 1 1 V V e e h h i i c c l l e e

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Chap. 02

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Checks

Before using the vehicle, check: Before using the vehicle, check: 1

1. There is enough fuel in the fuel tank.. There is enough fuel in the fuel tank. 2

2. The correct fluid level for front and rear brakes.. The correct fluid level for front and rear brakes. 3

3. That tyres are properly inflated.. That tyres are properly inflated. 4

4. The correct functioning of tail lights, . The correct functioning of tail lights, headlamp, turn indicators, stop light and licenseheadlamp, turn indicators, stop light and license plate light.

plate light. 5

5. The correct functioning of front and rear brakes.. The correct functioning of front and rear brakes. 6

6. The oil level in the gearcase.. The oil level in the gearcase. 7

7. The engine oil level.. The engine oil level. 8

8. The coolant level.. The coolant level.

02_01 02_01

Refuell

Refuell ing

ing (02_

(02_01, 02_

01, 02_02)

02)

Fill the fuel tank with unleaded petrol "

Fill the fuel tank with unleaded petrol " A A" with an octane number higher than 95. When" with an octane number higher than 95. When the fuel reaches the reserve level, the warning light "

the fuel reaches the reserve level, the warning light " BB" fitted on the instrument panel" fitted on the instrument panel lights up.

lights up. CAUTION CAUTION

SHUT OFF THE ENGINE BEFORE REFUELLING WITH PETROL. PETROL IS SHUT OFF THE ENGINE BEFORE REFUELLING WITH PETROL. PETROL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABL

HIGHLY FLAMMABL E. DO NOT LET PETROE. DO NOT LET PETROL SPILL L SPILL FROM THFROM THE TANK OR WHILEE TANK OR WHILE REFUELLING

REFUELLING CAUTION CAUTION

DO NOT BRING NAK

DO NOT BRING NAK ED FLAMES OR ED FLAMES OR CIGARETTES NEAR THE MOUTH OF THECIGARETTES NEAR THE MOUTH OF THE FUEL TANK:

FUEL TANK: FIRE HAZARD. ALSO AVOID INHALING HARMFUL VAPOURS.FIRE HAZARD. ALSO AVOID INHALING HARMFUL VAPOURS. 2 2 U U s s e e

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02_02 02_02

CAUTION CAUTION

THE USE OF OILS AND SPARK PLUGS OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED THE USE OF OILS AND SPARK PLUGS OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED CAN SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE.

CAN SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE. CAUTION

CAUTION

IF ONLY THE FIRST AND THE LA

IF ONLY THE FIRST AND THE LA ST SEGMENTS OF THE FUEST SEGMENTS OF THE FUEL LL L EVEL INDICA-EVEL INDICA-TOR FLASH, CONTACT AN AUTHORISED PIAGGIO SERVICE CENTRE TO TOR FLASH, CONTACT AN AUTHORISED PIAGGIO SERVICE CENTRE TO CHECK THE INDICATOR.

CHECK THE INDICATOR. WARNING

WARNING

DO NOT RIDE WITH THE FUEL TANK ALMOST EMPTY, LACK OF FUEL CAN DO NOT RIDE WITH THE FUEL TANK ALMOST EMPTY, LACK OF FUEL CAN DAMAGE THE CA

DAMAGE THE CA TALYTIC CONVERTERTALYTIC CONVERTER..

Characteristic

Fuel tank Fuel tank

Plastic, 8.5 l tank (estimated value) including the fuel reserve ~ 1.7 l Plastic, 8.5 l tank (estimated value) including the fuel reserve ~ 1.7 l

Tyre pressure

CAUTION CAUTION

TYRE PRESSURE SHOULD BE CHECKED WHEN TYRES ARE TYRE PRESSURE SHOULD BE CHECKED WHEN TYRES ARE COLD.INCOR-RECT TYRE PR

RECT TYRE PRESSURE CAUSES ABNORMAL TYRE WEAR AESSURE CAUSES ABNORMAL TYRE WEAR A ND MAKES RID-ND MAKES RID-ING DANGEROUS. ING DANGEROUS. 2 2 U U s s e e

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TYRES MUST BE REPLACED WHEN THE TREAD REA

TYRES MUST BE REPLACED WHEN THE TREAD REA CHES THE WEAR LIMITSCHES THE WEAR LIMITS SET FORTH

SET FORTH BY LABY LA W.W.

Characteristic

Front wheel pressure: Front wheel pressure: 1.7 bar

1.7 bar Rea

Rear tyrr tyr e pressure:e pressure: 2 bar

2 bar Rea

Rear tyrr tyr e pressure (rider and lue pressure (rider and lu ggage)ggage) 2.2 bar 2.2 bar 02_03 02_03

Running

Running in

in (0

(02_

2_03)

03)

WARNING WARNING

DURING THE FIRST 1000 KM DO NOT RIDE THE VEHICLE OVER 80% OF ITS DURING THE FIRST 1000 KM DO NOT RIDE THE VEHICLE OVER 80% OF ITS MAXIMUM SPEED. AVOID TWISTING THE THROTTLE GRIP FULLY OR MAXIMUM SPEED. AVOID TWISTING THE THROTTLE GRIP FULLY OR KEEP-ING A CONSTANT SPEED ALONG LONG SECTIONS OF ROAD. AFTER THE ING A CONSTANT SPEED ALONG LONG SECTIONS OF ROAD. AFTER THE FIRST 100

FIRST 1000 KM, GRADUAL0 KM, GRADUAL LY INCREASE SPEED UNTIL REACHING THE MAX-LY INCREASE SPEED UNTIL REACHING THE MAX-IMUM PERFORMANCE. IMUM PERFORMANCE. 2 2 U U s s e e

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02_04 02_04

Starting

Starting up t

up t he engine (02_

he engine (02_04

04))

The vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission system with

The vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission system with a speed variator a speed variator and centrifugal clutch. For this reason, the throttle must be sli

and centrifugal clutch. For this reason, the throttle must be sli ghtly untwisted while theghtly untwisted while the engine is being started; to start-off from stationary position, progressively twist the engine is being started; to start-off from stationary position, progressively twist the throttle grip.

throttle grip.

The vehicle is equipped with a fuel pump and a starter that switch on automatically as The vehicle is equipped with a fuel pump and a starter that switch on automatically as soon as the engine is started.

soon as the engine is started.

In order to start the engine, it is necessary to pull

In order to start the engine, it is necessary to pull either the rear brake lever "either the rear brake lever " BB" or the" or the front brake lever "

front brake lever "CC", before pressing the starting button, "", before pressing the starting button, " A A ", so as to disengage the ", so as to disengage the safety switches.

safety switches. Proceed as follows: Proceed as follows: 1:

1: Put the scooter on its stand " Put the scooter on its stand " EE"; check that the rear wheel is off the ground."; check that the rear wheel is off the ground. 2:

2: Keep the throttle closed. Keep the throttle closed. 3:

3: Insert the key into the ignition switch, " Insert the key into the ignition switch, " DD", and turn to the", and turn to the ONON position. position. 4:

4: Push the starter button « Push the starter button « A A» after pulling the rear brake lever «» after pulling the rear brake lever « B»B» or the front brake or the front brake lever «

lever «CC».». CAUTION CAUTION

DO NOT CARRY OUT THESE OPERATIONS IN CLOSED AREAS SINCE DO NOT CARRY OUT THESE OPERATIONS IN CLOSED AREAS SINCE EX-HAUST GASES A

HAUST GASES A RE TOXIC.RE TOXIC. WARNING

WARNING

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAKES THE REAR WHEEL TURN EVEN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAKES THE REAR WHEEL TURN EVEN WHEN THE THRO

WHEN THE THROTTLE IS SLIGHTLY TWISTED. RELEASE THE BRAKTTLE IS SLIGHTLY TWISTED. RELEASE THE BRAK E CARE-E CARE-FULLY AFTER STARTING, AND THEN ACCELERATE GRADUALLY.

FULLY AFTER STARTING, AND THEN ACCELERATE GRADUALLY.

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CAUTION CAUTION

NEVER STRESS THE ENGINE AT LOW TEMPERATURES IN ORDER TO AVOID NEVER STRESS THE ENGINE AT LOW TEMPERATURES IN ORDER TO AVOID POSSIBLE DAMA

POSSIBLE DAMA GE. BE CAGE. BE CA REFUL NEVER TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM SPEREFUL NEVER TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM SPEEDED WHILE RUNNING DOWNHILL, IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ENGINE. WHILE RUNNING DOWNHILL, IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ENGINE. IN ANY CASE, IN ORDER TO PRESERVE THE ENGINE FROM PROLONGED IN ANY CASE, IN ORDER TO PRESERVE THE ENGINE FROM PROLONGED EX-CESSIVE REVOLUTI

CESSIVE REVOLUTIONS, THE REVOLUTION LIMITER WILL BONS, THE REVOLUTION LIMITER WILL B E AE A CTIVATED IFCTIVATED IF THE ENGINE SPEED EXCEEDS THE ESTABLISHED THRESHOLD.

THE ENGINE SPEED EXCEEDS THE ESTABLISHED THRESHOLD.

Difficult start up

If there is a problem you can follow the instructions below: If there is a problem you can follow the instructions below: 1. I

1. If the engine is flof the engine is flo oded.oded. Follow the same sequence of operations descri Follow the same sequence of operations descri bed above.bed above. Fully accelerate and use the starter button alternating five seconds of rotation with fiv Fully accelerate and use the starter button alternating five seconds of rotation with fiv ee seconds of full throttle, because the operation of opening and closing the throttle valve seconds of full throttle, because the operation of opening and closing the throttle valve causes further refilling of fuel i

causes further refilling of fuel i nto the cylinder. If after a few attempts it nto the cylinder. If after a few attempts it has not started,has not started, leave the motor rest for a few minutes and then repeat the preceding operations; in leave the motor rest for a few minutes and then repeat the preceding operations; in any case do not persist for too long with the starter motor in the attempt to start the any case do not persist for too long with the starter motor in the attempt to start the engine. As the last operation, remove the s

engine. As the last operation, remove the s park plug while turning on the starter park plug while turning on the starter motor motor in order to expel any excess fuel; then refit the spark plug and repeat the process from in order to expel any excess fuel; then refit the spark plug and repeat the process from point 1.

point 1.

2. Overheated engine.

2. Overheated engine.Follow the same sequence of procedures, keeping the throttleFollow the same sequence of procedures, keeping the throttle slightly open. If the scooter does not start even with the above methods, turn to an slightly open. If the scooter does not start even with the above methods, turn to an Au

Au thth oror isis ed Pied Pi aggagg ioio -Gil-Gil era Dealera Deal er oer o r Serr Ser vivi ce Cence Cen trtr e.e. 3. If the battery is dead; starting with an auxiliary battery. 3. If the battery is dead; starting with an auxiliary battery.

If the battery is dead it is possible to start the engine by means of a connection to If the battery is dead it is possible to start the engine by means of a connection to another battery, with cables capable of accepting high current and with clamps at the another battery, with cables capable of accepting high current and with clamps at the ends. If the auxiliary battery is

ends. If the auxiliary battery is installed in another scooter, do not allow installed in another scooter, do not allow the two scoot-the two scoot-ers to touch and position them both on the centre stand (if the other scooter has one). ers to touch and position them both on the centre stand (if the other scooter has one). Proceed as follows: Proceed as follows: 2 2 U U s s e e

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a) Switch off all services and users, start up the vehicle with the auxiliary battery and a) Switch off all services and users, start up the vehicle with the auxiliary battery and make the engine run slightly above idle to ensure deep battery charge; then turn off make the engine run slightly above idle to ensure deep battery charge; then turn off the engine.

the engine.

b) Turn off everything and turn the scooters' key switch to " b) Turn off everything and turn the scooters' key switch to " OFFOFF."."

c) Connect the positive terminal (+) of the discharged battery to the positive terminal c) Connect the positive terminal (+) of the discharged battery to the positive terminal (+) of the auxiliary battery, and the negative terminal (-) of the discharged battery to (+) of the auxiliary battery, and the negative terminal (-) of the discharged battery to the negative terminal (-) of the auxiliary battery.

the negative terminal (-) of the auxiliary battery.

d) Try to start the scooter by alternating 5 seconds of turning the starter motor with 5 d) Try to start the scooter by alternating 5 seconds of turning the starter motor with 5 seconds of pause. If the motor does not start after 20" of using the start-up system, seconds of pause. If the motor does not start after 20" of using the start-up system, do not continue with the attempt, since the scooter might not start due to some other do not continue with the attempt, since the scooter might not start due to some other problem.

problem.

e) Once the engine has started, keep it running slightly above idle

e) Once the engine has started, keep it running slightly above idle and disconnect theand disconnect the cable (one cable at a time from both battery terminals)

cable (one cable at a time from both battery terminals) following the reverse mountingfollowing the reverse mounting procedure: first the negative terminal (-) and then the

procedure: first the negative terminal (-) and then the positive one (+). As soon positive one (+). As soon as youas you can, control the electrolyte level (in the case of unsealed batteries) and top up with can, control the electrolyte level (in the case of unsealed batteries) and top up with distilled water, if necessary. If the fault

distilled water, if necessary. If the fault that causes the battery to discharge is unknown,that causes the battery to discharge is unknown, contact an

contact an Au Au thth oror isis ed Piaged Piag gigi o Servo Serv icic e Centre Centr ee to check the vehicle's electrical sys- to check the vehicle's electrical sys-tem.

tem.

02_05 02_05

Stoppi

Stoppi ng

ng the engin

the engin e (02

e (02_0

_05)

5)

Stop acceleration, then turn the key switch "

Stop acceleration, then turn the key switch " DD" to "" to "OFFOFF " to turn off the engine (ex- " to turn off the engine (ex-tractable key).

tractable key). WARNING WARNING

AFTER A LONG

AFTER A LONG DISTANCE COVERED DISTANCE COVERED AT THE AT THE MAXIMUM SPEED, MAXIMUM SPEED, DO DO NOT NOT STOPSTOP THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY, BUT LET IT RUN AT IDLE FOR A FEW SECONDS. THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY, BUT LET IT RUN AT IDLE FOR A FEW SECONDS.

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Ca

Catalytic

talytic silencer

silencer

CAUTION CAUTION

TAMPERING WITH THE CATALYTIC MUFFLER MAY CAUSE

TAMPERING WITH THE CATALYTIC MUFFLER MAY CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGESEVERE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE TO THE ENGINE .. CAUTION CAUTION WHEN PARK

WHEN PARK ING THE VEHICLE, DUE TO THE HIGH ING THE VEHICLE, DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES THE CATEMPERATURES THE CA T- T- AL

AL YTIC YTIC CONVERTER CONVERTER CAN CAN REACH, REACH, ALAL WAYS WAYS BE BE CAREFUL CAREFUL THAT THAT THE THE MUF- MUF-FLER DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, TO FLER DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, TO AVOID SERIOUS B

AVOID SERIOUS B URNS.URNS. CAUTION

CAUTION

DO NOT SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. DO NOT SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. UN-BURNED FUEL COULD ENTER THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND BURN, BURNED FUEL COULD ENTER THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND BURN, CAUSING IT TO OVERHEAT AND POSSIBLY DESTROYING IT.

CAUSING IT TO OVERHEAT AND POSSIBLY DESTROYING IT.

Au

Auto

to mat

matic

ic tr

tr ans

ansmi

miss

ss io

io n

n

To ensure simple, pleasurable riding, the vehicle is equipped with automatic To ensure simple, pleasurable riding, the vehicle is equipped with automatic trans-mission with regulator and centrifugal clutch. The system is designed to give the best mission with regulator and centrifugal clutch. The system is designed to give the best possible performance in terms of both acceleration and c

possible performance in terms of both acceleration and c onsumption, on level groundonsumption, on level ground and uphill, thanks to the adjustments made to engine speed and transmitted torque. and uphill, thanks to the adjustments made to engine speed and transmitted torque. If you have to stop on an uphill sl

If you have to stop on an uphill sl ope (traffic lights, traffic jam, etc.) only ope (traffic lights, traffic jam, etc.) only use the brakeuse the brake to keep the vehicle still,

to keep the vehicle still, leaving the motor running at idling speed. Using leaving the motor running at idling speed. Using the motor tothe motor to keep the vehicle still can cause the clutch to overheat. This problem is due to the keep the vehicle still can cause the clutch to overheat. This problem is due to the 2 2 U U s s e e

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friction of the clutch parts on the clutch bell. It is therefore recommended to avoid friction of the clutch parts on the clutch bell. It is therefore recommended to avoid conditions of prolonged clutch slippage leading to

conditions of prolonged clutch slippage leading to clutch overheating (for example, asclutch overheating (for example, as well as the situation described above, riding uphill fully laden on steep slopes or s well as the situation described above, riding uphill fully laden on steep slopes or s tart- tart-ing off on slopes greater than 25%, etc.):

ing off on slopes greater than 25%, etc.): 1.

1. Do not continue riding in such conditions. Do not continue riding in such conditions. 2.

2. Let the clutch cool down with the motor at idling speed for a few minutes. Let the clutch cool down with the motor at idling speed for a few minutes.

Sa

Safe drivi

fe drivi ng

ng

WARNING WARNING

SOME SIMP

SOME SIMPLE TIPS ARE PROVIDED BELOW THAT WILL LE TIPS ARE PROVIDED BELOW THAT WILL ENABLENABL E YOU TO USEE YOU TO USE YOUR SCOOT

YOUR SCOOTER ON A ER ON A DAILY BDAILY B ASIS IN GREATER SAFETY AASIS IN GREATER SAFETY A ND WITH MOREND WITH MORE PEACE OF MIND.

PEACE OF MIND. <

<

Your ability and your knowledge of the vehicle form the basis of safe riding. We Your ability and your knowledge of the vehicle form the basis of safe riding. We rec-ommend trying out the vehicle in traffic-free zones to get to know your vehicle ommend trying out the vehicle in traffic-free zones to get to know your vehicle completely.

completely. AL

AL WAYS DRIVE WITHIN YOUR LWAYS DRIVE WITHIN YOUR L IMITSIMITS 1

1. Before riding off, remember to put on your helmet and fasten it correctly.. Before riding off, remember to put on your helmet and fasten it correctly. 2

2. Reduce speed and ride cautiously on uneven roads.. Reduce speed and ride cautiously on uneven roads. 3

3. Remember that after riding on a long stretch of wet road without using the brakes,. Remember that after riding on a long stretch of wet road without using the brakes, the braking effect is initially lower. Given these conditions, it is a good idea to operate the braking effect is initially lower. Given these conditions, it is a good idea to operate the brakes from time to time.

the brakes from time to time. 4

4. Do not brake hard on a wet surface, on dirt tracks or on any slippery road surface.. Do not brake hard on a wet surface, on dirt tracks or on any slippery road surface. 5.

5. If you have to brake, use both brakes in order to If you have to brake, use both brakes in order to divide the braking action betweendivide the braking action between both wheels. both wheels. 2 2 U U s s e e

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6.

6. Avoid starting off by mounting the scooter while it is Avoid starting off by mounting the scooter while it is still resting on its stand. In anystill resting on its stand. In any case, the rear wheel should not be turning when

case, the rear wheel should not be turning when in comes into contact with the ground,in comes into contact with the ground, in order to avoid abrupt departures.

in order to avoid abrupt departures. 7.

7. If the vehicle is If the vehicle is used on roads covered with sand, mud, sused on roads covered with sand, mud, s now mixed with salt, etc.,now mixed with salt, etc., clean the brake disc frequently with mild detergent in order to prevent abrasive clean the brake disc frequently with mild detergent in order to prevent abrasive sub-stances from building up within the holes, which can result in early wear of the brake stances from building up within the holes, which can result in early wear of the brake pads.

pads. 8

8. Any elaboration that modifies the vehicle's performances, such as tampering with. Any elaboration that modifies the vehicle's performances, such as tampering with original structural parts is strictly forbidden by law, and renders the vehicle not original structural parts is strictly forbidden by law, and renders the vehicle not con-forming to the approved type and therefor dangerous to ride.

forming to the approved type and therefor dangerous to ride. CAUTION

CAUTION

DO NOT FORGET THAT DRIVING IN A STATE OF DRUNKENNESS, OR WHEN DO NOT FORGET THAT DRIVING IN A STATE OF DRUNKENNESS, OR WHEN UNDER THE EFFECT OF DRUGS OR CERTAIN MEDICINES, CAN B

UNDER THE EFFECT OF DRUGS OR CERTAIN MEDICINES, CAN B E EXTREME-E EXTREME-LY DANGEROUS FOR ONESELF AND FOR OTHERS.

LY DANGEROUS FOR ONESELF AND FOR OTHERS. CAUTION

CAUTION

ANY CHANGES TO

ANY CHANGES TO THE VEHICLE PERFORMANCE THE VEHICLE PERFORMANCE AS WELL AS ALAS WELL AS AL TERATIONSTERATIONS TO ORIGIN

TO ORIGINAL AL STRUCSTRUCTURAL PATURAL PA RTS IS STRICRTS IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN BY LATLY FORBIDDEN BY LA W, ANDW, AND RENDERS THE VEHICLE NO LONGER CONFORMING TO THE APPROVED TYPE RENDERS THE VEHICLE NO LONGER CONFORMING TO THE APPROVED TYPE AND DA

AND DA NGEROUS FOR RIDING.NGEROUS FOR RIDING.

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02_06 02_06

Ai

Ai r c

r c on

onvey

vey or

ors (02_06)

s (02_06)

The vehicle is equipped with 2 air vents designed to draw hot air coming from the The vehicle is equipped with 2 air vents designed to draw hot air coming from the radiator to the rider, to make riding in winter or in low-temperature conditions more radiator to the rider, to make riding in winter or in low-temperature conditions more comfortable.

comfortable.

To open or close the air vents use the control "

To open or close the air vents use the control " A A" located on one of the wings." located on one of the wings.

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ner ST

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03_01 03_01 03_02 03_02 03_03 03_03

Engine oil level

In 4T engines, the engine oil is used to lubricate the distribution elements, the bench In 4T engines, the engine oil is used to lubricate the distribution elements, the bench bearings and the thermal group.

bearings and the thermal group. An An inin susu ffff icic ienien t qt q uantuant itit y oy o f of o il il can can caucau se sse s erieri ouou ss damage to the engine.

damage to the engine. In all four-stroke engines, a loss of efficiency in oil perform- In all four-stroke engines, a loss of efficiency in oil perform-ance and consumption should be considered normal. Consumption can particularly ance and consumption should be considered normal. Consumption can particularly reflect the conditions of use (i.e. when driving at "full acceleration" all the time, oil reflect the conditions of use (i.e. when driving at "full acceleration" all the time, oil consumption increases).

consumption increases). In order to prevent any problems, we recommend check-In order to prevent any problems, we recommend check-ing the oil l

ing the oil l evel any time you use the veevel any time you use the vehiclhicl e. e. The scooter is, however, equippedThe scooter is, however, equipped with an oil pr

with an oil pr essure waessure warning light rning light on the instrument panel.on the instrument panel.

Engine oi

Engine oi l l

l l evel check

evel check (0

(03_

3_01

01))

Every time the vehicle is used, visually inspect the level of the engine oil when the Every time the vehicle is used, visually inspect the level of the engine oil when the engine is cold (after

engine is cold (after completely unscrewingcompletely unscrewing the oil cap/dipstick). The oil level should the oil cap/dipstick). The oil level should be somewhere between the MAX and MIN index marks

be somewhere between the MAX and MIN index marks on the level rod; «on the level rod; « A A»; during»; during the oil check, the vehicle must be resting on its centre stand on an even, horizontal the oil check, the vehicle must be resting on its centre stand on an even, horizontal surface.

surface.

If the check is carried out after the vehicle has been used, and therefore with a hot If the check is carried out after the vehicle has been used, and therefore with a hot engine, the level line will be lower; in order to carry out a correct check, wait at least engine, the level line will be lower; in order to carry out a correct check, wait at least 10 minutes after the engine has been stopped so as to get the correct level.

10 minutes after the engine has been stopped so as to get the correct level.

Characteristic

Engine oil (oil and oil filt

Engine oil (oil and oil filt ers changeers change)) Capacity: 1.0 l

Capacity: 1.0 l

Warning light (insufficient oil pressure) (03_02)

The scooter is equipped with a warning light «

The scooter is equipped with a warning light « HH» that lights up when the key is turned» that lights up when the key is turned to «

to «ONON».».

However, this light should switch off once the engine has been started. However, this light should switch off once the engine has been started. If the light comes on

If the light comes on while braking, at idle speewhile braking, at idle speed or d or while turning a corwhile turning a cor ner, it isner, it is necessary to check the oil level and top it up if required. If, after having topped necessary to check the oil level and top it up if required. If, after having topped up the oil, the warning light

up the oil, the warning light keekeeps on ps on turning on turning on while braking, at idling speedwhile braking, at idling speed

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03_04 03_04

or while turning a corner, it will

or while turning a corner, it will be necebe necessary to take your vehicle to an Author-ssary to take your vehicle to an Author-ised Piaggio Service Centre.

ised Piaggio Service Centre.

Engine oil change (03_03, 03_04)

The engine oil and cartridge filter, "

The engine oil and cartridge filter, " CC", must be replaced after the first km, and every", must be replaced after the first km, and every 6.000 km thereafter, by an

6.000 km thereafter, by an Au Au thth oror isis ed Pied Pi aggiaggi o Sero Ser vivi ce Cence Cen trtr ee..

The engine should be emptied by draining the oil from the drainage plug «

The engine should be emptied by draining the oil from the drainage plug « BB » of the » of the gauze filter on the flywheel side. In order to facili

gauze filter on the flywheel side. In order to facili tate the oil drainage, loosen the cap/tate the oil drainage, loosen the cap/ dipstick. Since a certain quantity of oil still remains in the circuit, filling must be done dipstick. Since a certain quantity of oil still remains in the circuit, filling must be done with approx. 600 ÷ 650 cm³ of oil through the cap «

with approx. 600 ÷ 650 cm³ of oil through the cap « A A». Then start up the scooter, leave». Then start up the scooter, leave it running for a few minutes and switch it off: after about five minutes check the level it running for a few minutes and switch it off: after about five minutes check the level and if necessary top up

and if necessary top up without exceeding the MAX levelwithout exceeding the MAX level..

The cartridge filter must be replaced every time the oil is changed. For top-ups and The cartridge filter must be replaced every time the oil is changed. For top-ups and changes, use new oil of the recommended type.

changes, use new oil of the recommended type. WARNING

WARNING

RUNNING THE ENGINE WITH INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION OR WITH RUNNING THE ENGINE WITH INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION OR WITH INADE-QUATE LUBRICANTS ACCELERATES THE WEAR A

QUATE LUBRICANTS ACCELERATES THE WEAR A ND TEAR OF THE MOVINND TEAR OF THE MOVINGG PARTS AND CAN CAUSE IRRETRIEV

PARTS AND CAN CAUSE IRRETRIEVABAB LE DAMAGE.LE DAMAGE. WARNING

WARNING

EXCESSIV

EXCESSIVE OIL LEVEL E OIL LEVEL AT TOP-UPS CAN LEAD TO SCALAT TOP-UPS CAN LEAD TO SCAL E FORMATION ANDE FORMATION AND VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONING.

VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONING. CAUTION

CAUTION

USED OILS CONTAIN SUBSTANCES HARMFUL TO THE ENVIRONMENT. FOR USED OILS CONTAIN SUBSTANCES HARMFUL TO THE ENVIRONMENT. FOR OIL REPLACEMENT, CONTACT AN AUTHORISED PIAGGIO SERVICE CENTRE, OIL REPLACEMENT, CONTACT AN AUTHORISED PIAGGIO SERVICE CENTRE,

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AS

AS THEY ATHEY A RE EQUIPPED RE EQUIPPED TO DISPOSE OF TO DISPOSE OF SPENT OILSPENT OIL S IN AS IN A N ENVIRONMEN-N ENVIRONMEN-TALLY FRIENDLY AND LEGAL WAY.

TALLY FRIENDLY AND LEGAL WAY. CAUTION

CAUTION

USING OILS OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED CAN SHORTEN THE LIFE USING OILS OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED CAN SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE.

OF THE ENGINE.

Re

Recommended produc

commended produc ts

ts

AGIP CITY HI TEC 4T AGIP CITY HI TEC 4T

Engine oil Engine oil

SAE 5W-40, API SL, ACEA A3, JASO MA Synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, API SL, ACEA A3, JASO MA Synthetic oil

Characteristic

Engine oil Engine oil

Capacity: 1.1 lt. dry; 1.0 l oil filter change Capacity: 1.1 lt. dry; 1.0 l oil filter change

03_05 03_05

Hub

Hub oi

oil

l level

level (03_

(03_05, 03_

05, 03_06, 03

06, 03_07)

_07)

To check the hub oil level, proceed as follows: To check the hub oil level, proceed as follows:

1.

1. Place Place the vethe vehicle ohicle on its n its stand stand on a on a level slevel surfaceurface;; 2.

2. UnsUnscrecrew tw the he oil oil dipdipstistick «ck « A A», dry it with a clean rag and then reinsert it,», dry it with a clean rag and then reinsert it, screwing it tightly into place

screwing it tightly into place;; 3.

3. UnscreUnscrew the dipw the dipstick agastick again and chin and check that teck that the oil levehe oil level is betwel is between theen the firstfirst and second notches from the bottom

and second notches from the bottom;; 4.

4. Screw Screw the the dipsticdipstick bak back intck into plao place coce completmpletely.ely. The screw «

The screw «BB» is the hub oil drainage plug.» is the hub oil drainage plug.

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03_06 03_06 03_07 03_07 CAUTION CAUTION

USING THE ENGINE WITH INSUFFICIENT LUBRICA

USING THE ENGINE WITH INSUFFICIENT LUBRICA TION OR WITH THE WRONGTION OR WITH THE WRONG LUBRICANTS MAY INCREASE WEAR A

LUBRICANTS MAY INCREASE WEAR A ND TEAR ON THE MOVINND TEAR ON THE MOVING PARTS ANDG PARTS AND MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE.

MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE. CAUTION

CAUTION

USED OILS CONTAIN SUBSTANCES HARMFUL TO THE ENVIRONMENT. FOR USED OILS CONTAIN SUBSTANCES HARMFUL TO THE ENVIRONMENT. FOR OIL REPLACEMENT, CONTACT AN AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE, WHICH OIL REPLACEMENT, CONTACT AN AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE, WHICH IS EQUIPPED TO DISPOSE OF USED OILS IN AN ENVIRONMENTAL

IS EQUIPPED TO DISPOSE OF USED OILS IN AN ENVIRONMENTAL LY FRIEND-LY FRIEND-LY AND LEGAL WAY.

LY AND LEGAL WAY. N.B.

N.B.

THE NOTCHES ON THE HUB OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK, EXCEPT THOSE THE NOTCHES ON THE HUB OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK, EXCEPT THOSE INDICAT-ING THE MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM LEVELS, REFER TO OTHER MODELS BY ING THE MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM LEVELS, REFER TO OTHER MODELS BY THE MANUFA

THE MANUFA CTURER, AND HAVE NO SPECIFIC FUNCTION FOR THIS MODEL.CTURER, AND HAVE NO SPECIFIC FUNCTION FOR THIS MODEL.

Re

Recommended produc

commended produc ts

ts

AGIP ROTRA

AGIP ROTRA 80W-9080W-90 Rear hub oil

Rear hub oil

SAE 80W/90 Oil that exceeds the requirements of API GL3 specifications SAE 80W/90 Oil that exceeds the requirements of API GL3 specifications

Characteristic

Rea

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03_08 03_08

Tyres (03_08)

CAUTION CAUTION

TYRE PRESSURE SHOULD BE CHECKED WHEN TYRES ARE TYRE PRESSURE SHOULD BE CHECKED WHEN TYRES ARE COLD.INCOR-RECT TYRE PR

RECT TYRE PRESSURE CAUSES ABNORMAL TYRE WEAR AESSURE CAUSES ABNORMAL TYRE WEAR A ND MAKES RID-ND MAKES RID-ING DANGEROUS.

ING DANGEROUS.

TYRES MUST BE REPLACED WHEN THE TREAD REA

TYRES MUST BE REPLACED WHEN THE TREAD REA CHES THE WEAR LIMITSCHES THE WEAR LIMITS SET FORTH

SET FORTH BY LABY LA W.W. WARNING

WARNING

THE WHEELS FITTED WI

THE WHEELS FITTED WITH TYRES SHOUTH TYRES SHOULD ALD A LWAYS BLWAYS B E BAE BA LANCED. RIDINGLANCED. RIDING THE VEHICLE WITH VERY LOW TYRE PRESSURE OR WITH INCORRECTLY THE VEHICLE WITH VERY LOW TYRE PRESSURE OR WITH INCORRECTLY BA

BA LANCED TYRES CAN LEALANCED TYRES CAN LEA D TO DANGEROUS STEERD TO DANGEROUS STEERING VIBRATIONS.ING VIBRATIONS.

Characteristic

Front wheel pressure: Front wheel pressure: 1.7 bar

1.7 bar Rea

Rear tyrr tyr e pressure:e pressure: 2 bar

2 bar Rea

Rear tyrr tyr e pressure (rider and lue pressure (rider and lu ggage)ggage) 2.2 bar 2.2 bar 3 3 M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e

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03_09 03_09 03_10 03_10 03_11 03_11

Spark plug dismantlement (03_09, 03_10, 03_11)

Remove one of the two sides of the footrest, unscrewing the four fastening screws, Remove one of the two sides of the footrest, unscrewing the four fastening screws, one of which is under the passenger footrest.

one of which is under the passenger footrest.

Detach the spark plug shielded cap and remove the plug with the box-spanner Detach the spark plug shielded cap and remove the plug with the box-spanner sup-plied.

plied.

To reinstall it, screw in the spark plug by hand, setting it at the necessary angle; Use To reinstall it, screw in the spark plug by hand, setting it at the necessary angle; Use the wrench only to fasten it. Carefully reinsert the screening hood.

the wrench only to fasten it. Carefully reinsert the screening hood.

When refitting, use caution while inserting the passenger footrest in its hole in When refitting, use caution while inserting the passenger footrest in its hole in side-panel, then tighten the four screws manually.

panel, then tighten the four screws manually. CAUTION

CAUTION

FOLLOW THESE PROCEDURES VERY CAREFULLY TO AVOID ANY SEVERE FOLLOW THESE PROCEDURES VERY CAREFULLY TO AVOID ANY SEVERE DAMAGE THAT MAY BE CAUSED BY THE VERY POWERFUL IGNITION DAMAGE THAT MAY BE CAUSED BY THE VERY POWERFUL IGNITION SYS-TEM.

TEM. CAUTION CAUTION

THE SPARK

THE SPARK PLUG MUST BE PLUG MUST BE REMOVED WHREMOVED WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD.EN THE ENGINE IS COLD.

USING IGNITION ELECTRONIC CENTRAL UNITS OR SPARK PLUGS OTHER USING IGNITION ELECTRONIC CENTRAL UNITS OR SPARK PLUGS OTHER THAN THE TYPES PRESCRIBED (SEE «TECHNICAL DATA» SECTION) CAN THAN THE TYPES PRESCRIBED (SEE «TECHNICAL DATA» SECTION) CAN CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE.

CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE.

Characteristic

Spark plu Spark plu g (125)g (125) Champion RG 4 HC Champion RG 4 HC NGK CR 8 EB NGK CR 8 EB Spark plu Spark plu g (200)g (200) 3 3 M M a a_i_i

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CHAMPION RG 6 YC CHAMPION RG 6 YC NGK CR 8 EB NGK CR 8 EB Spa

Spark plrk pl ug: electrode distanceug: electrode distance 0.7 mm ÷ 0.8 mm

0.7 mm ÷ 0.8 mm

03_12 03_12

Removing t

Removing t he air fil

he air fil ter (03

ter (03_12

_12))

Proceed as follows: Proceed as follows:

- Loosen the 9 clamping screws and remove the air filter cover; - Loosen the 9 clamping screws and remove the air filter cover;

- Remove the filter element and clean it with water and shampoo; then dry it with a - Remove the filter element and clean it with water and shampoo; then dry it with a clean cloth and slight blows of compressed air. Finally, immerse it in a mixture clean cloth and slight blows of compressed air. Finally, immerse it in a mixture con-taining 50% of oil of the recommended type and 50 % of petrol.

taining 50% of oil of the recommended type and 50 % of petrol. - Gently squeeze the filter element, let it drip and then refit it. - Gently squeeze the filter element, let it drip and then refit it. CAUTION

CAUTION

IF THE VEHICLE IS USED ON DUSTY ROADS IT IS NECESSA

IF THE VEHICLE IS USED ON DUSTY ROADS IT IS NECESSA RY TO CARRY OUTRY TO CARRY OUT MAINTENANCE CONTROLS OF THE AIR FILTER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE MAINTENANCE CONTROLS OF THE AIR FILTER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ENGINE.

ENGINE. CAUTION CAUTION

IN ORDER NOT TO DAMAGE THE VEHICLE PL

IN ORDER NOT TO DAMAGE THE VEHICLE PL ASTIC COVERS CONTACT ANASTIC COVERS CONTACT AN AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE TO HA

AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE TO HA VE THE AIR FILVE THE AIR FIL TER CLEATER CLEA NED.NED.

Re

Recommended produc

commended produc ts

ts

AGIP FIL

AGIP FIL TER OILTER OIL Oil for air filter sponge Oil for air filter sponge 3 3 M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e

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Mineral oil with specific additives for increased adhesiveness Mineral oil with specific additives for increased adhesiveness

03_13 03_13

Secondary air

Secondary air sys

sys tem (03_

tem (03_13

13))

In order to reduce polluting emissions, the vehicle is furnished with a catalytic In order to reduce polluting emissions, the vehicle is furnished with a catalytic con-verter in the muffler.

verter in the muffler.

To facilitate the catalytic process, a further quantity of previously filtered air is brought To facilitate the catalytic process, a further quantity of previously filtered air is brought in through the exhaust duct on the head by the secondary air system (SAS).

in through the exhaust duct on the head by the secondary air system (SAS).

This system allows more oxygen to be added to the unburned gases before reaching This system allows more oxygen to be added to the unburned gases before reaching the catalytic converter, thus improving the catalytic converter reaction.

the catalytic converter, thus improving the catalytic converter reaction.

The system has a control valve that disables operation during deceleration in order to The system has a control valve that disables operation during deceleration in order to avoid abnormal noises.

avoid abnormal noises.

To ensure the best functioning of the SAS, take your vehicle to an

To ensure the best functioning of the SAS, take your vehicle to an Au Au thth oror isis ed Servied Servi cece Centre

Centre for maintenance operations, at the intervals indicated in the scheduled main- for maintenance operations, at the intervals indicated in the scheduled main-tenance table.

tenance table.

This system requires a filter « This system requires a filter « A A».».

The filter sponge should be cleaned with water and mild soap, then it should be dried The filter sponge should be cleaned with water and mild soap, then it should be dried with a cloth and slight blows of compressed air.

with a cloth and slight blows of compressed air.

03_14 03_14

Cooling fluid level (03_14, 03_15)

The engine cooling takes place through a forced fluid circulation s

The engine cooling takes place through a forced fluid circulation s ystem. The coolingystem. The cooling circuit contains around 1.8 l of cooling fluid consisting of a mixture of 50% de-ionised circuit contains around 1.8 l of cooling fluid consisting of a mixture of 50% de-ionised water and ethylene glycol and corrosion inhibitors based antifreeze solution.

water and ethylene glycol and corrosion inhibitors based antifreeze solution. The system has a coolant temperature indicator.

The system has a coolant temperature indicator.

Under normal running conditions, the digital instrument indicator must light up to its Under normal running conditions, the digital instrument indicator must light up to its 7th/ 8th segment.

7th/ 8th segment.

When the 10th segment lights up, the icon and the bars start flashing; if this is the When the 10th segment lights up, the icon and the bars start flashing; if this is the case, stop the engine and let it cool off; then check the fluid level. If the fluid level is case, stop the engine and let it cool off; then check the fluid level. If the fluid level is correct, contact an

correct, contact an Au Au thth oror isis ed Pied Pi aggagg io io ServServ icic e Centre Centr ee to find the fault that caused to find the fault that caused the system to fail.

the system to fail.

The fluid level must be carried out when the engine is cold, the first time after the first The fluid level must be carried out when the engine is cold, the first time after the first 1,000 km and thereafter every 6,000 km of use following this procedure:

1,000 km and thereafter every 6,000 km of use following this procedure:

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