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    Piaggio would like to thank you

    for choosing one of its products. We have prepared this manual to help you to get the very best from your vehicle. P lease read it carefully before ridingthe vehicle for the first time. It contains information, tips and precautions for using your vehicle. It also describes features, details and devices to assureyou 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 will serve youwell for a long time to come. This booklet forms an integral part of the vehicle; should the vehicle be sold, it must be transferred to the new owner.

    MP3 LT 300 i.e.

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    The instructions given in this booklet are intended to provide a clear, simple guide to using your scooter; this booklet also details routine maintenanceprocedures and regular checks that should be carried out on the vehicle at an authorised Dealer or Service Centres. The booklet also containsinstructions for simple repairs. Any operations not specifically described in this booklet require the use of special tools and/or particular technicalknowledge: to carry out these operations, refer to any authoris ed Dealer or Service Centres.

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    Personal safety

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

    Safeguarding the environment

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

    Vehicle intactness

    The incomplete or non-observance of these regulations leads to the risk of seriousdamage to the vehicle and sometimes even the invalidity of the guarantee.

    The signs that you see on this page are very important. They are used to highlight partsof the booklet that should be read with particular care. The different symbols are usedto make each topic in the manual simple and quick to locate.

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    INDEX

    VEHICLE...................................................................................... 7Dashboard................................................................................ 9Analogue instrument panel....................................................... 11

    Clock......................................................................................... 12Digital lcd display...................................................................... 13

    Maintenance icons................................................................ 13*MODE* button...................................................................... 14

    Key switch................................................................................. 15Locking the steering wheel.................................................... 15Releasing the steering wheel................................................ 15

    Switch direction indicators........................................................ 16Horn button............................................................................... 16Light switch............................................................................... 17Emergency flashing light button................................................ 17

    Start-up button.......................................................................... 18Engine stop button.................................................................... 18Front suspension unlock-lock switch........................................ 19The immobilizer system............................................................ 19

    Keys...................................................................................... 19Immobilizerdevice enabled indicator led............................... 20Operation............................................................................... 21Programming the immobilizer system................................... 22

    Accessing the fuel tank............................................................. 23The saddle................................................................................ 24

    Saddle opening via button to access helmet compartment

    .............................................................................................. 24Opening the saddle to access the helmet compartment in anemergency............................................................................. 25

    Opening of top box.................................................................... 26Identification.............................................................................. 26Bag clip..................................................................................... 28

    USE.............................................................................................. 29Checks...................................................................................... 30

    Refuelling.................................................................................. 30Tyre pressure............................................................................ 32Shock absorbers adjustment.................................................... 34

    Running in................................................................................. 35Starting up the engine............................................................... 35

    Precautions........................................................................... 37Stopping the engine.................................................................. 38Stand......................................................................................... 39Automatic transmission............................................................. 39Safe driving............................................................................... 40Front suspension locking system.............................................. 42Parking brake............................................................................ 46Integral pedal braking system................................................... 47

    MAINTENANCE........................................................................... 49

    Engine oil level.......................................................................... 50Engine oil level check............................................................ 50Engine oil top-up................................................................... 51Warning light (insufficient oil pressure)................................. 51Engine oil change.................................................................. 52

    Hub oil level.............................................................................. 53Tyres......................................................................................... 55Spark plug dismantlement........................................................ 56Removing the air filter............................................................... 58Air filter cleaning....................................................................... 58Cooling fluid level...................................................................... 59

    Checking the brake oil level...................................................... 60Braking system fluid top up................................................... 61

    Battery....................................................................................... 63Use of a new battery............................................................. 63

    Long periods of inactivity.......................................................... 64Fuses........................................................................................ 64Lamps....................................................................................... 69Front light group........................................................................ 70

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    Headlight adjustment............................................................. 74Front direction indicators........................................................... 75Rear optical unit........................................................................ 75Rear turn indicators................................................................... 77Number plate light..................................................................... 78Helmet compartment lighting bulb............................................ 79Rear-view mirrors...................................................................... 79Front and rear disc brake.......................................................... 79Puncture.................................................................................... 80

    Periods of inactivity................................................................... 81Cleaning the vehicle.................................................................. 82Troubleshooting........................................................................ 83

    TECHNICAL DATA...................................................................... 87Toolkit....................................................................................... 92

    SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES........................................ 93Warnings................................................................................... 94

    SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE.................................................... 97Scheduled servicing table......................................................... 98

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    MP3 LT 300 i.e.

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    Dashboard (01_01)

    A =Ignition key-switch

    B =Bag hook

    C =Parking brake

    D =Emergency turn indicator switch

    E=Horn button

    F =Turn signal switch

    G =Rear brake lever

    H =Light switch

    I =Analogue instrument panel

    L =Digital instrument panel

    M =Warning light unit

    N =Emergency cut-off switch RUN/OFF

    O =Front brake lever

    P =Throttle grip

    Q = Front suspension locking-unlocking switch (if available)

    R =Starter button

    S =MODE button

    T =Saddle opening button

    U =Compartment opening button

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    01_02

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    Analogue instrument panel (01_02)

    A =Immobilizer / anti-theft LED

    B=Speedometer with twin scale (km/h and mph)

    C =CLOCK switch

    D =Digital display

    E=SET switch

    F=Rpm indicator

    G =Fuel gauge

    H =Warning light for helmet compartment courtesy light on

    I =Engine control telltale light and injection system failure warning light

    L =Low fuel warning light

    M =Engine stop warning light

    N=Turn indicator warning lightO =Low oil pressure warning light

    P =Front suspension locking system failure warning light

    Q =Front suspension locking system warning light

    R =High-beam warning light

    S =Warning light for parking brake engaged

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    01_03

    Clock (01_03)

    Pushing the CLOCK button for less than 1 second displays the following sequence:

    TIME DATE

    To set the clock, push and hold the CLOCK button for other 3 seconds.

    The numbers showing the hours will begin flashing.

    Set the hour using the SET button. Push the CLOCK button again and the minutenumbers start flashing.

    Set the minutes using the SETbutton. Push the CLOCK button again and the daynumbers start flashing.

    Set the day with the SET button. Push the CLOCK button again and the monthnumbers start flashing.

    Set the month with the SET button. Push the CLOCK button again and the yearnumbers start flashing.

    Set the year with the SET button. Press the CLOCK button again for 4 seconds

    to exit the adjustment menu.

    During the reset process, not pressing any buttons for a period longer than 8 secondsends the process automatically and the display shows the modified time.

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    01_04

    Digital lcd d isplay (01_04)

    A =Total odometer gauge

    B =BELT maintenance icon

    C =SERVICE maintenance icon

    D =Engine coolant temperature indicator

    E =Trip odometer (A-B) and ambient temperature gauge (selected with the MODE

    button)

    F =TIME-DATE indicator

    G =Low fuel warning light

    H =Trip odometer gauge (B)

    I =Trip odometer gauge (A)

    L =Kilometre - mile indicator

    Maintenance icons

    The icons signal the user that scheduled maintenance operations should be carriedout. A flashing SERVICE icon signals the need to carry out the scheduled mainte-nance service. A flashing BELT icon signals the drive belt needs replacing. In anycase, vehicle maintenance must be carried out at the kilometre service intervals rec-ommended in this booklet.

    WARNING

    REFER TO THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE FOR FURTHER MAIN-TENANCE OPERATIONS

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    01_05

    *MODE* button (01_05, 01_06)

    Pushing the MODE button S for less than a second displays the following sequenceof functions:

    1. Trip odometer "A"2. Trip odometer "B"3. Ambient temperature ""

    Push the MODE button S longer than 3 seconds to zero set the trip odometer.

    01_06

    UNIT OF MEASUREMENT SETTING

    Push (and hold for at least 3 seconds) the button "MODE" R and at the same time,turn the ignition key to "on".

    The icons "kmi" and "E" will start flashing.

    "Kmi" represents the combination of "km" (kilometres) and "mi" (miles)

    "E" represents the combination of "C" (degrees Celsius) and "F" (degrees Fahren-heit).

    Pushing the "MODE" button R for less than a second, the icons "km" and "mi" areselected in sequential manner.

    Push the "SET" button M to confirm the selection.

    Now the ambient temperature icon "C" or "F" starts flashing.

    Pushing the "MODE" button R for less than a second, the icons " C" and " F" areselected in sequential manner.

    Push the "SET" button M to confirm the selection.

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    K it h (01 07)

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    01_07

    Key switch (01_07)

    1. LOCK =Ignition disabled, extractable key, mechanical antitheft device ena-bled. The parking brake cannot be released when pressed and cannot bepressed when released.

    2. OFF =Ignition disabled, extractable key, mechanical antitheft device dis-abled and enabled/disabled parking brake.

    3. ON =Ready to start, non-extractable key, mechanical antitheft device disa-bled.

    4. HELMET COMPARTMENT OPENING =Helmet compartment openingposition. Press the key when in "OFF" or "ON" and turn it anticlockwise.

    5. FUEL TANK COVER OPENING =Fuel tank cover opening position. Pressthe key when in "OFF" or "ON" and turn it clockwise.

    01_08

    Lock ing the steering wheel (01_08)

    Turn the handlebar to the left (as far as it will go), turn the key to LOCK and removethe key.

    Releasing the steering wheel

    Reinsert the key and turn it to OFF.

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    CAUTION

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

    01_09

    Switch direction indicators (01_09)

    Move switch F to the left to indicate a left turn; move switch F to the right toindicate a right turn. Push the central part of switch F to deactivate the turn indica-tors.

    01_10

    Horn button (01_10)

    Push the button E to sound the horn.

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    Light switch (01 11)

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    Light switch (01_11)

    When the light switch H is set to 0, the low-beam light is on. When set to 1,the high-beam light is activated. If the light switch H is pressed when set to 2, thehigh-beam light flashing is activated. The switch goes back to 0 automatically.

    01_12

    Emergency flashing light button (01_12)

    It enables the activation of the four turn indicators simultaneously. The control Dcan be enabled only with the key set to ON, but once enabled, it keeps functioningeven if the key is set to OFF or LOCK. To disable this function, simply turn theignition switch to ON.

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    Start up button (01 13)

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    01_13

    Start-up button (01_13)

    To start the engine, pull either brake lever and then press the starter button R.

    WARNING

    THE VEHICLE WILL START BUT WILL IDLE IF THE RIDER IS NOT SEATED ON

    THE SADDLE IN RIDING POSITION.

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    Engine stop but ton (01_14)

    The engine can be started when the emergency stop switch N is set to 1 RUN;if the emergency stop switch N is set to 0 OFF, the engine cannot be started orit shuts off if already running.

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    Front suspension unlock-lock switch (01_15)

    The Q switch engages and disengages the front suspension locking system.

    As the topic is so complex, find the instructions for using this control in theUse chapter.

    The immobilizer system

    In order to enhance theft protection, the vehicle is equipped with a PIAGGIO IMMO-BILIZER electronic engine locking device that is activated automatically when theignition switch is removed. Upon start-up, the PIAGGIO IMMOBILIZER systemchecks the starter key, and only if this key is recognised will the Immobiliser system

    allow the vehicle to be started.

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    Keys (01_16, 01_17, 01_18)

    Two types of keys come with the vehicle:

    Key A is the MASTER key. Only a single copy of this key is supplied, which isnecessary to program all your other keys and for your dealer to perform some main-tenance operations. We therefore recommend that it be used only under exceptionalcircumstances.

    Starter key B (single copy) is the one used for start-up and for opening the rearcase.

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

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    WARNING

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    01_17

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    WARNING

    LOSING THE MASTER KEY PREVENTS ANY FURTHER REPAIR OF THE "PIAG-

    GIO IMMOBILISER" SYSTEM AND OF THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT.

    WARNING

    KEEP THE "CODE CARD" AND THE MASTER KEY IN A SAFE PLACE (NOT IN

    THE VEHICLE).

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    Immobil izerdevice enabled indicator led (01_19)

    Activation of the "PIAGGIO IMMOBILIZER" system is signalled by a flashing Aindicator. In order to reduce battery discharge, the indicator LED turns off automaticallyafter 48 hours of uninterrupted functioning. Should the system fail, different LED flash-ing patterns will provide theAu thor ised Serv ice Centre with information on the typeof fault detected.

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    Operation

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    Operation

    Each time the ignition key B is removed while in the OFF or LOCK positions,the protection system activates the engine lock. Turning the ignition key B toON disables the engine lock, provided that the safety system recognises the codetransmitted by the key. If the code is not recognised, turn the ignition key B first toOFF and then back to ON again; if lock persists, try again using the A MASTERkey. If the engine cannot be started, contact anAuthorised Service Centr e, whichis provided with the electronic equipment required to detect and repair the system.

    When the supplementary starter keys are required, remember that the all the keys,whether new or existing, should be programmed.

    Contact anAu thor ised Serv ice Centre and bring the A MASTER key and allB starter keys that you own.

    The codes of starter keys not submitted for the new programming procedure are de-leted from the memory. Any lost starter keys will therefore not be enabled to start theengine.

    WARNING

    EACH KEY HAS ITS OWN AND UNIQUE CODE, WHICH MUST BE STORED IN

    THE SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT MEMORY.

    VIOLENT SHOCKS MAY AFFECT THE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS OF THE

    KEY.

    IF THE VEHICLE IS SOLD, THE MASTER-HANDGRIP KEY (AS WELL AS THE

    OTHER STARTER KEYS) AND THE CODE CARD MUST ALSO BE TRANS-

    FERRED TO THE NEW OWNER.

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    Programming the immobilizer system (01 20)

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    g g y ( _ )

    Below is described the procedure to follow for programming the PIAGGIO IMMOBIL-ISER system and/or for storing other key codes. The programming procedure shouldbe carried out with the engine stop switch set to RUN.

    START PROCEDURE

    Insert the MASTER key A into the ignition switch (in OFF) and turn it toON. After 1 - 3 seconds, turn the key to OFF again and pull it out.

    INTERMEDIATE STAGE

    After extracting the MASTER key A, insert, within ten seconds, the key that isgoing to be programmed B and turn it immediately to ON. After 1-3 seconds, turnthe key to OFF again and pull it out. In this way, a maximum of 7 keys can beprogrammed by repeating the above procedure and keeping the indicated times.

    FINAL STAGE

    After extracting the key to be programmed B, insert the MASTER key A againand turn it to ON (perform this operation within the 10 seconds following the ex-traction of the previous key). Leave it in this position for 1 to 3 seconds and return itto OFF.

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    CORRECT PROGRAMMING CHECK PHASE

    Insert the MASTER key A disabling the transponder C (i.e., by tilting the keycap by 90), and turn the key to ON. Perform the engine starter operation. Ensurethat the engine does not start. Insert the programmed key B and repeat the starteroperation. Check that engine starts.

    WARNING

    SHOULD YOU START THE ENGINE WITH THE MASTER KEY (WITH TRANS-

    PONDER OFF) OR IN THE EVENT OF WRONG OPERATION DURING PROGRAM-

    MING, REPEAT THE PROCEDURE FROM THE BEGINNING.

    01_21

    Accessing the fuel tank (01_21)

    To open the fuel tank cover, set the key to OFF or ON, then press and turn itclockwise.

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    The saddle (01_22, 01_23)

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    01_22

    01_23

    The saddle is supplied with a protection cover which may be used in case of rain.

    Lift the saddle and extract the cover from its housing, then extend it over the wholelength of the saddle, starting from the front-end; do not over stretch the cover to avoidtearing the material; close the saddle.

    CAUTION

    DO NOT USE THE VEHICLE WITHOUT THE PROTECTION COVER.

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    Saddle opening via button to access helmet compartment

    (01_24, 01_25)

    When the key is set to ON or OFF, the saddle can be opened by pressing buttonT. The saddle cannot be opened when the key is set to LOCK.

    WARNING

    OBJECTS INAPPROPRIATELY ARRANGED INSIDE THE HELMET COMPART-

    MENT MAY DEFORM THE SADDLE CAUSING THE COURTESY LIGHT TO RE-

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    01_25

    MAIN ON AND THIS WILL DISCHARGE THE BATTERY. IN ANY CASE, THE

    WARNING LIGHT "I" ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SIGNALS IF THE LIGHT IS

    ON OR OFF.

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    Opening the saddle to access the helmet compartment in an

    emergency (01_26, 01_27)

    If the vehicle battery is flat, to open the saddle proceed as follows:

    1. Open the rear compartment with the ignition key2. Softly press with your hand on the point shown in the photo and in the sense

    indicated by the arrow inside the helmet compartment until the saddle closingdevice springs

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    01_28

    Opening of top box (01_28, 01_29)

    When the key is set to ON or OFF the rear compartment can be opened bypressing button U on the handlebar.

    01_29

    If the vehicle battery is flat, open the rear compartment by pressing and turning theignition key as shown in the picture.

    Identification (01_30, 01_31)

    Identification registration numbers are made up of a prefix and a number embossedon the chassis and on the engine. These numbers must always be quoted when or-dering spare parts. We recommend checking that the chassis registration numberstamped on the vehicle corresponds with that on the vehicle documentation.

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    CAUTION 1

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    BE REMINDED THAT ALTERING IDENTIFICATION REGISTRATION NUMBERS

    CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS PENAL SANCTIONS (IMPOUNDING OF THE VEHICLE,

    ETC.).

    01_30

    Chassis number

    To read the chassis number, remove the lid A in the helmet compartment.

    01_31

    Engine number

    The engine number B is stamped near the rear left shock absorber lower support.

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    Bag clip (01_32)

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    01_32

    To use the retractable bag hook B mounted on the leg shield back plate, pull itslightly towards the back of the vehicle.

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    Before using the vehicle, check:

    1. That there is enough fuel in the fuel tank.

    2. That the fluid level for front and rear brakes is correct.

    3. That tyres are properly inflated.

    4. The correct functioning of daylight running lights, headlamp, turn indicators, stoplight and license plate light.

    5. The correct functioning of front and rear brakes.

    6. The oil level in the gearcase.

    7. Engine oil level.

    8. The coolant level.

    02_01

    Refuell ing (02_01, 02_02)

    Fuel: Open the access door to the fuel tank cap and remove the capT.

    Recommended fuel: Unleaded petrol, min octane rating of 95. The instrument Gindicates fuel level and the warning light L signals the reserve.

    WARNING

    SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE BEFORE REFUELLING WITH PETROL.

    PETROL IS HIGHLY INFLAMMABLE.

    DO NOT SMOKE AND KEEP NAKED FLAMES AT A DISTANCE:FIRE HAZARD.

    DO NOT INHALE FUEL FUMES.

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    DO NOT ALLOW PETROL TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH HOT ENGINE OR2U

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    02_02

    ANY PLASTIC PARTS.

    CAUTION

    PETROL DAMAGES THE PLASTIC PARTS OF THE BODYWORK.

    WARNING

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

    DAMAGE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER.

    CAUTION

    USING NON-RECOMMENDED PETROL REDUCES THE EFFICIENCY OF THE

    EXHAUST AND FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEMS.

    CAUTION

    DO NOT USE THE VEHICLE TO THE COMPLETE EXHAUSTION OF THE FUEL;

    SHOULD THIS OCCUR, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START THE ENGINE. TURN THE

    IGNITION SWITCH TO OFF AND TOP-UP THE TANK AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

    FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES COULD DAMAGE THE FUEL PUMPAND/OR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER.

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    IT IS HIGHLY INADVISABLE TO REFUEL USING METHODS OTHER THAN NOR-

    MAL FUEL PUMPS. IF PETROL IS NOT COMPLETELY CLEAN, IT CAN DAMAGE

    THE FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM FILTERS.

    CAUTION

    USING OILS OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED CAN SHORTEN THE LIFE

    OF THE ENGINE.

    Characteristic

    Fuel tank

    12.0 0.5 l

    02_03

    Tyre pressure (02_03)

    Check tyre pressure and wear periodically (roughly every 500 km). Tyres feature wearindicators; replace tyres as soon as these indicators become visible on the tyre tread.Also check that the tyres do not show signs of splitting at the sides or irregular treadwear; if this occurs go to an authorised workshop or at least to a workshop equippedto replace tyres.

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

    RECT TYRE PRESSURE CAUSES ABNORMAL TYRE WEAR AND MAKES RID-

    ING DANGEROUS.

    TYRES MUST BE REPLACED WHEN THE TREAD REACHES THE WEAR LIMITS

    SET FORTH BY LAW.

    TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE

    Front tyre pressure 1.6 bar

    Rear tyre pressure 2.8 bar

    TYRES

    Front tyre Without inner tube 120/70-12" 51P

    Rear tyre Without inner tube: 140/60-14" 64P

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    Shock absorbers adjustment (02_04)

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    02_04

    The preloading of the springs can be adjusted to 4 positions acting on the ring nutlocated in the lower part of the shock absorbers with the specific spanner supplied.

    Position 1: minimum preload: rider only

    Position 2 medium preloading: rider only

    Position 3 medium preloading: rider and passenger

    Position 4: maximum preloading: rider, passenger, and luggage.

    In order to carry out this operation you will need to use the specific spanner in the kit.

    CAUTION

    RIDING THE VEHICLE WITH THE SPRING PRELOADING NOT CORRECTLY SET

    FOR THE RIDER AND POSSIBLE PASSENGER, COULD REDUCE THE COM-

    FORT OF THE RIDE AND THE PRECISION OF THE STEERING.

    WARNING

    WE RECOMMEND WEARING GLOVES WHILE CARRYING OUT THIS OPERA-

    TION IN ORDER TO AVOID INJURIES.

    WARNING

    IT IS ABSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN TO ADJUST THE PRELOAD DIFFERENTLY ON

    THE TWO SHOCK AB SORBERS

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    Running in

    DURING THE FIRST 1000 KM DO NOT RIDE THE VEHICLE OVER 80% OF ITS

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    DURING THE FIRST 1000 KM DO NOT RIDE THE VEHICLE OVER 80% OF ITS

    MAX. SPEED. AVOID OPENING THE THROTTLE GRIP COMPLETELY OR KEEP-

    ING A CONSTANT SPEED ALONG LONG SECTIONS OF ROAD. AFTER THE

    FIRST 1000 KM INCREASE SPEED PROGRESSIVELY, IF POSSIBLE, UNTIL THE

    MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE IS OBTAINED.

    CAUTION

    IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE VEHICLE, PLEASE COMPLY WITH THE

    RULES LISTED ABOVE.

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    Start ing up the engine (02_05, 02_06, 02_07)

    The vehicle is supplied with an ignition cut-off system, activated by the emergency

    cut-off switch. The engine cannot be started if the ignition cut-off switch is in theOFF position.

    A running engine automatically shuts off when the ignition cut-off switch is set toOFF.

    The vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission with direct drive, so that startingis effected by turning the throttle grip to idle speed; to start-off from a stationary posi-tion, progressively twist the throttle grip. The vehicle is equipped with an electrical fuelpump that switches on automatically as soon as the engine is started. The vehicle hasa front suspension locking system; a sensor placed under the saddle will prevent thevehicle motion, but not ignition, if the rider is not seated in riding position.

    In order to start the vehicle:

    1. Rest the vehicle on its centre stand, ensuring the rear wheel is not touching theground.

    2. Keep the throttle P completely untwisted.

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    3. Insert the key into the ignition switch A and turn it to ON.

    4 Make sure that switch N is set to ON

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    02_06

    02_07

    4. Make sure that switch N is set to ON.

    5. Pull either the front O or rear G brake lever and afterwards press the starterbutton R.

    WARNING

    THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAKES THE REAR WHEEL TURN EVEN

    WHEN THE THROTTLE GRIP IS SLIGHTLY TWISTED. RELEASE THE BRAKE

    CAREFULLY AFTER STARTING, AND THEN ACCELERATE GRADUALLY.

    CAUTION

    DO NOT START-UP THE ENGINE IN CLOSED AREAS BECAUSE EXHAUST

    GASES ARE TOXIC.

    CAUTION

    DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAN

    REACH, ALWAYS TAKE CARE, WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE, THAT THE SI-

    LENCER DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH FLAMMABLE MATERIALS,

    TO AVOID SERIOUS BURNS.

    CAUTION

    DO NOT SHUT OFF THE ENGINE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. UNBURNED

    FUEL COULD ENTER THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND BURN, CAUSING THE

    CONVERTER TO OVERHEAT AND POSSIBLY DESTROYING IT.

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    DO NOT PUSH THE STARTER BUTTON OR TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH TO

    ON WHEN THE TANK IS EMPTY BECAUSE IT COULD DAMAGE THE START-

    UP SYSTEM.

    WARNING

    NEVER TRY TO START-UP THE ENGINE WITH THE THROTTLE GRIP TWISTED.

    THIS MAY LEAD TO LOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND TO ROLLOVER,

    WITH CONSEQUENT SERIOUS OR, IN SOME CASES, LETHAL INJURIES.

    Precautions

    CAUTION

    NEVER STRESS THE ENGINE AT LOW TEMPERATURES IN ORDER TO AVOID

    POSSIBLE DAMAGE. BE CAREFUL NEVER TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM SPEED

    WHILE RUNNING DOWNHILL, IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ENGINE.

    IN ANY CASE, IN ORDER TO PRESERVE THE ENGINE FROM PROLONGED

    OVERREVVING, THE REVOLUTION LIMITER WILL BE ACTIVATED IF THE EN-

    GINE SPEED EXCEEDS THE ESTABLISHED THRESHOLD.

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    AFTER A LONG DISTANCE COVERED AT THE MAXIMUM SPEED, DO NOT STOP

    THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY, BUT LET IT RUN AT IDLE FOR A FEW SECONDS.

    02_08

    Stopping the engine (02_08)

    Fully untwist the throttle grip, then rotate the key in the switch A to KEYOFF (extractable key).

    CAUTION

    DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAN

    REACH, ALWAYS TAKE CARE, WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE, THAT THE SI-LENCER DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH FLAMMABLE MATERIALS,

    TO AVOID SERIOUS BURNS.

    CAUTION

    DO NOT SHUT OFF THE ENGINE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. UNBURNED

    FUEL COULD ENTER THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND BURN, CAUSING THE

    CONVERTER TO OVERHEAT AND POSSIBLY DESTROYING IT.

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    Stand (02_09)

    Push with your foot on the centre stand's fork F while lifting the vehicle backward,

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    02_09

    Push with your foot on the centre stands fork F while lifting the vehicle backward,holding onto the handlebar.

    Automatic transmiss ion

    To ensure simple, pleasurable riding, the vehicle is equipped with automatic trans-mission with regulator and centrifugal clutch. The system is designed to provide thebest performance (acceleration and consumption) while driving on both flat roads anduphill.

    If you have to stop up a hill (traffic lights, traffic jam, etc.) use only the brake to keepthe vehicle still, leaving the engine running at idle speed. Using the engine to

    keep the vehicle still can cause the clutch to ov erheat, due to the friction of the

    clutch masses against the capstan. Do not accelerate with the hand brake en-

    gaged. It is always advisable to avoid prolonged clutch slippage conditions (besidesthose previously indicated) like driving up a steep hill fully loaded or starting off withrider and passenger on a slope with a gradient greater than 25%.

    Take the following precautions if the clutch overheats:

    1. Do not continue riding in such conditions.

    2. Let the clutch cool down with the engine at idle speed for a few minutes.

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    Safe driving

    Some simple tips are provided below that will enable you to use your vehicle on a daily

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    p p p y y ybasis in greater safety and peace of mind. Your skill and your mechanical knowledgeare the basis of safe riding. We recommend trying out the vehicle in traffic-free zonesin order to acquire a good knowledge of the vehicle itself.

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

    2. Reduce speed on rough roads and ride with care.

    3. After riding on a long stretch of wet road without using the brakes, braking can bepoor at the beginning. In these conditions, it is a good idea to apply the brakes fromtime to time.

    4. Avoid riding off by mounting the scooter when it is resting on its support. In anycase, in order to avoid abrupt departures, the rear wheel should not be turning whenin comes into contact with the ground.

    5. If the vehicle is used on roads covered with sand, mud, snow mixed with salt, etc.,clean the brake disc frequently with a mild detergent in order to prevent abrasive par-ticles from building up inside the holes, which can result in early brake pad wear.

    CAUTION

    ALWAYS RIDE WITHIN YOUR LIMITS RIDING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AL-

    COHOL OR OTHER DRUGS AND CERTAIN MEDICINES IS EXTREMELY DAN-

    GEROUS.

    CAUTION

    IN ORDER TO PREVENT ANY ACCIDENTS RIDE VERY CAREFULLY AFTER

    ADDING ACCESSORIES AND WHILE CARRYING LUGGAGE. ADDING A CCES-

    SORIES AND LUGGAGE CAN REDUCE THE VEHICLE'S STABILITY, PERFORM-

    ANCE AND SAFETY DURING USE.

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    NEVER RIDE THE SCOOTER EQUIPPED WITH ACCESSORIES (TOP BOX AND/

    OR WINDSHIELD) AT A SPEED HIGHER THAN 100 km/h.

    THE SCOOTER CAN BE RIDDEN AT A HIGHER SPEED WITHOUT THE ACCES-

    SORIES MENTIONED BEFORE WITHIN THE LIMITS ESTABLISHED BY LAW.

    IF THERE ARE ANY NON-PIAGGIO ACCESSORIES INSTALLED, OR AN AB-NORMAL LOAD, OR IF THE SCOOTER IS NOT IN A GENERALLY GOOD CON-

    DITION, OR WHENEVER WEATHER CONDITIONS DEMAND IT, SPEED SHOULD

    BE FURTHER REDUCED.

    CAUTION

    DO NOT ADJUST THE MIRRORS WHILE RIDING. THIS COULD CAUSE YOU TO

    LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

    CAUTION

    ANY ELABORATION THAT MODIFIES THE VEHICLE'S PERFORMANCES, SUCH

    AS TAMPERING WITH ORIGINAL STRUCTURAL PARTS IS STRICTLY FORBID-

    DEN BY LAW, AND RENDERS THE VEHICLE NO LONGER CONFORMING TO

    THE APPROVED TYPE AND DANGEROUS FOR RIDING.

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    Front suspension locking system (02_10, 02_11, 02_12, 02_13,

    02_14, 02_15, 02_16)

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    02_10

    02_11

    The front suspension locking system simply prevents vehicle tilting when the T switch is pressed. The vehicle can be stopped without your feet touching the ground.

    The warning light E starts flashing when the ignition key is set to ON. This meansthat the system is enabled for locking activation.

    When the T switch is turned to 1 a continuous sound alarm signals that thelocking system is engaged and, at the same time, the warning light E turns onsteadily.

    When the T switch is turned to 2 an intermittent sound alarm signals that the lock-ing system is disengaged and, at the same time, the warning light E starts flashingagain. Warning light E turns off when riding starts. This means that the systemallows for vehicle tilting.

    Engaging roll lock is possible only if the following conditions occur at the same time:

    Throttle completely untwisted. Engine rpm below 2,500 rpm Vehicle speed below 10 km/h. Locking system WARNING light Q off (the system has not detected fail-

    ures)

    If one of these conditions is not checked, the warning light E remains off and lockingcannot be engaged (in normal riding conditions, the warning light E is off).

    With engine on, system locked and warning light E on, the suspension locking sys-tem is disengaged automatically and the warning light E turns off when the throttleis twisted to start the ride.

    For riders' safety, the vehicle has a rider detection sensorin the saddle which ena-bles the system to prevent vehicle motion and suspension unlocking (in case of lockedsuspension) when the rider is not properly seated in riding position: in such case, theWARNING light Q turns on steadily

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    THE RIDER DETECTION SENSOR IS LOCATED IN THE FRONT PART OF THE

    SADDLE. AVOID PLACING BAGS OR HEAVY OBJECTS ACCIDENTALLY ON

    THE SADDLE.

    NOT OBSERVING THIS RULE MAY MOVE THE VEHICLE FORWARD AND RE-

    LEASE THE SUSPENSION LOCKING SYSTEM EVEN IF THE RIDER IS NOT

    SEATED, BY SIMPLY TWISTING THE THROTTLE GRIP. THE VEHICLE COULDFALL ACCIDENTALLY AS A CONSEQUENCE.

    WARNING

    EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, MAKE SURE THE FRONT SUSPEN-

    SION LOCKING SYSTEM IS ENGAGED. OTHERWISE, PLACE YOUR FEET ON

    THE GROUND TO KEEP THE VEHICLE UPRIGHT.

    WARNING

    AVOID USING THE LOCKING SYSTEM WHEN RIDING THE VEHICLE ALONG IR-

    REGULAR ROADS OR ROADS WITH OBSTACLES (E.G. ROAD HUMPS, SIDE-

    WALK, ETC.).

    IN CASE OF ENGINE FAILURE (DISCHARGED BATTERY) AVOID PULLING THE

    VEHICLE WITH THE LOCKING SYSTEM ENGAGED.

    WITH THE LOCKING SYSTEM ENGAGED AND THE ENGINE OFF, AVOID MOV-ING THE VEHICLE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 5 Km/h.

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    IF THE RIDER IS NOT SEATED ON THE SADDLE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN

    MOTION AND THE LOCKING SYSTEM IS ENGAGED, AVOID OPERATING THE

    THROTTLE CONTROL PURPOSELESSLY AS THIS MAY DAMAGE THE CATA-

    LYTIC CONVERTER.

    CAUTION

    DO NOT RIDE DOWNHILL WITH THE SUSPENSION LOCKING SYSTEM ENGAG-

    ED AND THE IGNITION SWITCH SET TO OFF.

    02_12

    With the vehicle off and the suspension locking system engaged, it is possible to getoff the vehicle without using the stand. For safety reasons, it is recommended to press

    the hand brake lever shown in the figure, moving it form position A to positionB.

    When the hand brake B is engaged, warning light R on the instrument panel turnson.

    When the hand brake is set to B and the ignition switch is turned to position 1,the safety system that prevents the hand brake from getting released is activated. Torelease the hand brake, turn the ignition switch to 2 or 3. If the switch is set to1 , the hand brake can also be engaged.

    WARNING

    IT IS PREFERABLE TO USE THE STAND IF THE VEHICLE STOPS ON A STEEP

    SLOPE.

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    ALWAYS OBSERVE THE CUSTOMARY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR CASES

    WHEN THE VEHICLE STOPS ON A STEEP SLOPE. TURN THE WHEELS SO

    THAT THE POTENTIAL MOVEMENT CAUSED BY THE SLOPE TAKES THAT

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    02_13

    02_14

    THAT THE POTENTIAL MOVEMENT CAUSED BY THE SLOPE TAKES THAT

    WHEEL AGAINST THE SIDEWALK. WITH THE STEERING LOCK ENGAGED,

    MANOEUVRE SO THAT THE SIDEWALK IS TO THE RIGHT WHEN YOUR VEHI-

    CLE IS PARKED UPHILL AND TO THE LEFT WHEN PARKED DOWNHILL.

    02_15

    If the WARNING light Q turns on (flashes), it means that there is a failure in thefront suspension locking system. Therefore, it is necessary to contact anAuthorisedService Centre. If the front suspension is locked, it can be unlocked by operating theT switch twice quickly on the unlocking position 2. Once the suspension is un-locked, the vehicle can be normally used, except for the locking system which will bedisengaged.

    For some cases of failure, the vehicle speed is auto-limited to 30 Km/h. This automaticprocedure is activated to enhance safety until the failure is eliminated.

    Always contact anAuthorised Service Cent re.

    If the continuous sound alarm is activated when the WARNING light Q turns on(steadily), try to unlock the system by operating the T switch twice quickly on the

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    unlocking position 2.If it cannot be unlocked, contact anAu thorised Serv ice Cen-tre.

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    02_16

    02_17

    Parking brake (02_17)

    To engage the parking brake B, move the lever from position 1 to position 2.

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    Integral pedal braking system (02_18, 02_19, 02_20)

    The vehicle is equipped with an integral braking system controlled by the brake pedal"A" located on the right hand footrest Operating this pedal brakes both the front brake

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    02_18

    02_19

    A located on the right hand footrest. Operating this pedal brakes both the front brakediscs and the rear brake disc simultaneously.

    The brake pedal functions simultaneously with the conventional braking system. As aresult, any of the three braking controls may be used indifferently.

    An optional "heelrest" kit is also available for optimised rider comfort. To install theheelrest, remove the rubber footrest mat and cut off approximately 20 cm of the mat.

    Using the screws, spacer and clamps provided, fix the plate as shown in the diagram.

    CAUTION

    AS THE SYSTEM IS LINKED TO THE CONVENTIONAL BRAKE PUMPS, OPER-

    ATING HANDLEBAR CONTROLS AND FOOT PEDAL MAY CAUSE A PERCEP-

    TIBLE MOVEMENT OF THE BRAKE LEVERS AND VICE VERSA.

    THIS IS NORMAL.

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    Chap. 03

    Maintenance

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    Engine oil level

    Four stroke engine oil is used in the engines in order to lubricate the distribution bodies,

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    the bench bearings and the thermal group.An insuf ficient quant ity of oi l can causeserious damage to the engine itself. In all four-stroke engines, a loss of efficiencyin oil performance and consumption should be considered normal. Consumption canparticularly reflect the conditions of use (i.e. when driving at "full acceleration" all thetime, oil consumption increases). The replacement frequencies provided for by themaintenance programme are defined, depending on the total contents of oil in theengine and average consumption measured following standardised methods. In orderto prevent any problems, we recommend checking the oil level more frequently

    than indicated in the Scheduled Maintenance table or before setting off on long

    journeys. The vehic le is however equipped wi th an oi l pressure warning light

    on the i nstrument panel.

    03_01

    Engine oil level check (03_01, 03_02)

    Every time the vehicle is used, visually inspect the level of the engine oil when theengine is cold (aftercompletely unscrewing the oil cap/dipstick). The oil level shouldbe somewhere between the MAX and MIN index marks on the level rod; A; whilethe oil is being checked, the vehicle must be resting on its centre stand on an even,horizontal surface.

    If the check is carried out after the vehicle has been used, and therefore with a hotengine, the level line will be lower; in order to carry out a correct check, wait at least10 minutes after the engine has been stopped so as to get the correct level.

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    03_02

    Engine oil top-up

    Always check the oil level before topping up, and add oil without exceeding theMAX level. Getting an oil level between the MIN and MAX levels requires ~400 cmof oil. Take your vehicle to anAu thor ised Serv ice Centre to have the oil checkedand if necessary, topped-up as indicated in the scheduled maintenance table.

    03_03

    Warning light (insufficient oil pressure) (03_03)

    The vehicle is equipped with a warning light that comes on when the key is turned toON. However, this light should come off once the engine has been started. If thelight comes on while braking, at idle speed or whi le turning a corner, it is nec-

    essary to check the oil level and top it up if required. If after having topped-up

    the oil, the warning light still comes on while braking, at idle speed or while

    turning a corner, it will be necessary to take your vehicle to an Authorised Serv-

    ice Centre.

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    Engine oi l change (03_04, 03_05, 03_06)

    Have oil changed and the cartridge filter C replaced as indicated in the scheduledmaintenance table at anAu thor ised Serv ice Centre. The engine should be emptiedb d i i th il th h d i l B f th h filt th fl h l id

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    03_04

    03_05

    03_06

    by draining the oil through drainage plug B of the mesh filter on the flywheel side.In order to facilitate the oil drainage, loosen the cap/dipstick. Since a certain quantityof oil still remains in the circuit, add approx. 950 1000 cm of oil through the capA. Then start the engine, leave it running for a few minutes and shut it off: after 5minutes, check the level and if necessary, top-up without exceeding the MAX lev-el. The cartridge filter must be replaced at every oil change. For top-ups and changes,

    use new oil of the recommended type.WARNING

    RUNNING THE ENGINE WITH INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION OR WITH INADE-

    QUATE LUBRICANTS ACCELERATES THE WEAR A ND TEAR OF THE MOVING

    PARTS AND CAN CAUSE IRRETRIEVABLE DAMAGE.

    WARNING

    EXCESSIVE OIL LEVEL A T TOP-UPS CAN LEAD TO SCALE FORMATION AND

    VEHICLE MALFUNCTION.

    CAUTION

    USED OILS CONTAIN SUBSTANCES HARMFUL TO THE ENVIRONMENT. FOR

    OIL CHANGE, CONTACT AN AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE WHICH IS EQUIP-

    PED TO DISPOSE OF USED OILS IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND

    LEGAL WAY.

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    USING OILS OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED CAN SHORTEN THE LIFE

    OF THE ENGINE.

    Recommended products

    AGIP CITY HI TEC 4T

    Engine oil

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

    03_07

    03_08

    Hub o il level (03_07, 03_08)

    Check the oil in the rear hub. (oil content ~250 cc). To check the rear hub oil level,proceed as follows:

    1) Rest the vehicle onto its centre stand, on level ground.

    2) Unscrew the dipstick A, dry it with a clean cloth and then reinsert it screwing itfully into place.

    3) Pull out the dipstick to control that the oil level reaches the second notch from thebottom, as indicated by the arrow in figure, this is the correct level and must remainconstant at all times.

    4) Screw the dipstick back in, checking that it is correctly locked in place.

    N.B.

    THE NOTCHES ON THE HUB OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK, EXCEPT THE ONE INDI-CATING THE MAX LEVEL, REFER TO OTHER MODELS BY THE MANUFACTUR-

    ER AND HAVE NO SPECIFIC FUNCTION FOR THIS MODEL.

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    CAUTION

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    RIDING THE VEHICLE WITH INSUFFICIENT HUB LUBRICATION OR WITH CON-

    TAMINATED OR IMPROPER LUBRICANTS ACCELERATES THE WEAR AND

    TEAR OF THE MOVING PARTS AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE.

    CAUTION

    USED OIL CAN HARM THE ENVIRONMENT. COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL

    SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS IN FORCE.

    CAUTION

    AN EXCESSIVE QUANTITY OF OIL CAN LEAD TO SPILL OVER, WHICH MAY

    CAUSE THE ENGINE AND THE WHEEL TO GET DIRTY.

    CAUTION

    WHEN REPLACING THE HUB OIL DO NOT LET THE OIL COME INTO CONTACT

    WITH THE REAR BRAKE DISC.

    CAUTION

    FOR OIL REPLACEMENT, CONTACT ANY AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE AS

    THEY ARE EQUIPPED TO DISPOSE OF USED OILS IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY

    FRIENDLY AND LEGAL WAY.

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    Characteristic

    Rear hub o il

    250

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    250 cc

    03_09

    Tyres (03_09)

    Check tyre pressure and wear periodically (roughly every 500 km). Tyres feature wearindicators; replace tyres as soon as these indicators become visible on the tyre tread.Also check that the tyres do not show signs of splitting at the sides or irregular treadwear; if this occurs go to an authorised workshop or at least to a workshop equippedto replace tyres.

    CAUTION

    TYRE PRESSURE SHOULD BE CHECKED WHEN TYRES ARE COLD.INCOR-RECT TYRE PRESSURE CAUSES ABNORMAL TYRE WEAR AND MAKES RID-

    ING DANGEROUS.

    TYRES MUST BE REPLACED WHEN THE TREAD REACHES THE WEAR LIMITS

    SET FORTH BY LAW.

    WARNING

    THE WHEELS FITTED WITH TYRES SHOULD ALWAYS BE BALANCED. RIDINGTHE VEHICLE WITH VERY LOW TYRE PRESSURE OR WITH INCORRECTLY

    BALANCED TYRES CAN LEAD TO DANGEROUS STEERING VIBRATIONS.

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    TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE

    Front tyre pressure 1.6 bar

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    Rear tyre pressure 2.8 bar

    TYRES

    Front tyre Without inner tube 120/70-12" 51P

    Rear tyre Without inner tube: 140/60-14" 64P

    03_10

    Spark plug dismantlement (03_10, 03_11)

    Proceed as follows:

    - Remove the case that grants access to the spark plug located on the right side fairingby unscrewing the indicated screw.

    - Disconnect cap A from the spark plug HV cable by turning it clockwise until re-leasing it from the retainer.

    - Unscrew the spark plug using the wrench supplied.

    - When refitting, place the spark plug into the hole at the corresponding angle andfinger tighten it as far as it will go. Use the wrench only to tighten it.

    - Place cap A fully over the spark plug, making sure it is in the retainer again.

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    03_11

    SPARK PLUG MUST BE REMOVED WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD. REPLACE

    THE SPARK PLUG A S INDICATED IN THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE.

    THE USE OF ELECTRONIC CENTRAL UNITS AND OF NON-COMPLIANT ELEC-

    TRONIC IGNITIONS OR SPARK PLUGS OTHER THAN THOSE PRESCRIBED

    MAY SERIOUSLY DAMAGE THE ENGINE.

    N.B.

    USE OF SPARK PLUGS OTHER THAN THE INDICATED TYPE OR UNSHIELDED

    SPARK PLUG CAPS CAN LEAD TO FAULTS IN THE VEHICLE 'S ELECTRICAL

    SYSTEM.

    RECOMMENDED SPARK PLUG

    Spark plug NGK CR8EKB

    Electrode gap 0.7 to 0.8 mm

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    Removing the air fil ter (03_12)

    Proceed as follows:

    Undo the clamping screws A (two of which are on the knob-type head) and removeth i b

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    03_12

    the air-box cover.

    Ai r f il ter cleaning

    1. Wash the sponge with water and neutral soap.

    2. Dry it with a clean cloth and small blasts of compressed air.

    3. Soak the sponge with a mixture of 50% petrol and 50% specified oil.

    4. Gently squeeze the filter element without twisting it, let it drip and then refit it.CAUTION

    IF THE VEHICLE IS USED ON DUSTY ROADS IT IS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT

    MAINTENANCE CHECKS OF THE AIR FILTER MORE OFTEN TO AVOID DAM-

    AGING THE ENGINE.

    Recommended products

    AGIP FILTER OIL

    Oil for air filter sponge

    Mineral oil with specific additives for increased adhesiveness

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    Cool ing fluid level (03_13, 03_14, 03_15, 03_16)

    Engine cooling is carried out by a forced-circulation coolant system. The cooling circuitholds coolant consisting of a mixture of 50% de-ionised water and 50% glycol ethyl-

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    03_13

    03_14

    03_15

    ene-based antifreeze solution with corrosion inhibitors. Recommended coolant: sup-plied with the vehicle, already mixed and ready for use. For proper engine functioning,the coolant temperature must be between the 4th and 7th lit segment, as indicated bythe instrument D on the digital instrument panel. When the 9th segment lights up,the icon and all the segments start flashing; stop the engine, let it cool down and checkthe fluid level; if the level is OK, contact anAu thorised Service Centre.

    Check coolant when the engine is cold as indicated in the scheduled maintenancetable.

    1. Rest the vehicle upright on the stand and remove the screw of the expansion tankcap shown in the photograph.

    2. Remove the expansion tank cover A by turning it anticlockwise.

    3. Look inside the expansion tank: the fluid level must always be between the min andthe max level

    4. If the coolant level is near the minimum mark, top up when the engine is cold.

    If it is necessary to top-up the coolant frequently, or if the expansion tank is completelydry, you should look for the cause in the cooling system. It is therefore essential tohave the cooling system checked at anAu thor ised Serv ice Centre. Replace coolantas indicated in the scheduled maintenance table. Take your vehicle to anAuthorisedService Centre for this operation.

    N.B.

    SHOULD THE 9th SEGMENT OF THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE INDICATOR

    COME ON DURING A NON-DEMANDING RIDE, SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND LET

    IT COOL DOWN. THEN CHECK THE COOLANT LEVEL; IF THE LEVEL IS OK,

    CONTACT AN AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE.

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    WARNING

    TO AVOID THE RISK OF SCALDING DO NOT UNSCREW THE EXPANSION

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    03_16

    TO AVOID THE RISK OF SCALDING, DO NOT UNSCREW THE EXPANSION

    TANK COVER WHILE THE ENGINE IS STILL HOT.

    WARNING

    TO PREVENT AVOID HARMFUL FLUID LEAKAGE WHILE RIDING, ENSURE

    THAT THE LEVEL NEVER EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM VALUE.

    TO ENSURE CORRECT ENGINE OPERATION, KEEP THE RADIATOR GRILLE

    CLEAN.

    Recommended products

    AGIP PERMANENT SPECIAL

    coolant

    Monoethylene glycol-based antifreeze fluid, CUNA NC 956-16

    03_17

    Checking the brake oil level (03_17, 03_18, 03_19)

    The front and rear brake fluid reservoirs are both positioned on the handlebar. Proceedas follows:

    1. Rest the vehicle on its centre stand with the handlebars perfectly horizontal;

    2. Check the liquid through the sight glass C.

    To check the integral braking system fluid level, remove the cover on the right handside of the footrest, undoing the screw "D". Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir"E"

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    A drop in the brake fuel level may be caused by pad wear. Should the level appear tobe below the minimum mark, please contact anAu thor ised Serv ice Centre or Deal-erin order to have the braking system thoroughly checked.

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    03_18

    03_19

    03_20

    Braking system fluid top up (03_20, 03_21, 03_22)

    Proceed as follows:Loosen the screw B and lift the plastic cover A in order to access the brake fluidreservoir. Loosen the two fastener screws and remove the reservoir cap and top upwith the recommended fluid only.

    This procedure applies to the rear brake pump top-up operation; follow the same pro-cedure for the front brake pump.

    To top up the integral braking system brake fluid, partially remove the fluid reservoirfrom its mounting, taking care not to detach the pipe. Loosen screw "F" , lift out thereservoir as shown in the photo and remove the cap to top up the fluid level.

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    Under normal climatic conditions, the brake fluid should be changed every 2 years.

    This operation must be carried out by trained personnel; take your vehicle to an au-thorised Service centre or Dealer.

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    ONLY USE DOT 4 CLASS BRAKE FLUIDS. BRAKING CIRCUIT FLUIDS ARE

    HIGHLY CORROSIVE. MAKE SURE THAT IT DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT

    WITH THE PAINTWORK

    .

    CAUTION

    AVOID CONTACT OF BRAKE FLUID WITH EYES, SKIN, AND CLOTHING. IN

    CASE OF CONTACT, RINSE WITH WATER. THE BRAKING CIRCUIT FLUID IS

    HYGROSCOPIC, THAT IS, IT ABSORBS HUMIDITY FROM THE SURROUNDING

    AIR. IF THE HUMIDITY IN THE BRAKING FLUID EXCEEDS A CERTAIN VALUE,IT WILL LEAD TO INEFFICIENT BRAKING. NEVER USE BRAKING FLUID KEPT

    IN CONTAINERS THAT HAVE ALREADY BEEN OPENED, OR PARTIALLY USED.

    Recommended products

    AGIP BRAKE 4

    Brake fluid

    FMVSS DOT 4 Synthetic fluid

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    Battery (03_23)

    To access the battery, proceed as follows:

    1. Rest the vehicle on its centre stand;

    O h ddl f ll i h i l d ib d d

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    2. Open the saddle, following the previously described procedure;

    3. Remove the two fasteners A and the cover B.

    WARNING

    IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, NEVER DISCON-

    NECT THE WIRING WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.

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    Use of a new battery (03_24, 03_25)

    Make sure that the terminals are connected correctly.

    CAUTION

    DO NOT REVERSE THE POLARITY: RISK OF SHORT CIRCUIT AND DAMAGE

    TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

    WARNING

    USED BATTERIES ARE HARMFUL FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. COLLECTION

    AND DISPOSAL SHOULD B E CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULA-

    TIONS IN FORCE.

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    RESPECT THE FITTING ORDER OF THE BATTERY LEADS. OTHERWISE, IF THE

    BATTERY POLES ARE INVERTED, 30A AND 15A FUSES MAY BLOW AND THE

    ELECTRONIC IGNITION-INJECTION DEVICE MAY GET DAMAGED.

    Long periods of inactivi ty

    If the vehicle has not been used for long periods, it is necessary to periodically re-charge the battery, bearing in mind that the battery tends to go completely flat withinaround three months. The battery must be recharged with a current load equal to 1/10of the battery rated capacity (~1A ), for a period not longer than 8 hours. For thisoperation contact anAuthorised Service Cent re. When refitting a removed battery,

    make sure that all terminals are properly connected.

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    Fuses (03_26, 03_27, 03_28, 03_29, 03_30)

    The electrical system is equipped with twelve fuses to protect the different installationcircuits divided in two fuse boxes, located inside the battery compartment A, andinside the footrest B on the left side of the vehicle and can be reached by unscrewingscrew C. The chart shows the position and characteristics of the fuses in the vehicle.

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    CAUTION

    BEFORE REPLACING A BLOWN FUSE, FIND AND SOLVE THE FAILURE THAT

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    03_28

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    ,

    CAUSED IT TO BLOW. NEVER TRY TO REPLACE THE FUSE WITH ANY OTHER

    MATERIAL (E.G., A PIECE OF ELECTRIC WIRE).

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    FUSES

    Fuse No. 1 Capacity : 30A

    Protected circuits:Voltageregulator

    Location:battery compartment

    Fuse No. 2 Capacity : 20A

    Protected circuits:battery-powered fuse No. 7, live fuses No.8 - No. 9 - No.10 - No.11

    Location:battery compartment

    Fuse No. 3 Capacity: 20A

    Protected circuits: Parkingelectronic control unit.

    Fuse No. 4 Capacity : 15 A

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    Protected circuits:Battery powerfor prewiring for saddle releasereceiver, top box and helmetcompartment light, headlightsolenoid, turn indicator controldevice, prewiring for antitheft

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    device, prewiring for antitheftsystem, top box actuator andsaddle release. Fuse No. 12 live

    Location:battery compartment

    Fuse No. 5 Capacity: 15 A

    Protected circuits:Battery powerfor injection load, KUBO ECUpower.

    Location:battery compartment

    Fuse No. 6 Capacity: 15 A

    Protected circuits:Battery powerfor electric fan solenoid.

    Location:battery compartment

    Fuse No. 7 Capacity: 7.5 A

    Protected circuits:Battery-powered instrument panel

    Location:footrest

    Fuse No. 8 Capacity: 10A

    Protected circuits:Live stop andstart lights

    Location:footrest

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    Fuse No. 9 Capacity : 7.5 A

    Protected circuits:live passingand horn

    Location:footrest

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    Fuse No. 10 Capacity : 7.5A

    Protected circui ts:Live power forstart enable, injection load

    solenoid, electric fan solenoid,KUBO ECU and immobiliserantenna.

    Location:footrest

    Fuse No. 11 Capacity : 7.5A

    Protected circuits:Live ECUparking lever, antitheft device,instrument panel, headlightsolenoid, horn solenoid

    Location:footrest

    Fuse No. 12 Capacity : 7.5A

    Protected circui ts:Live power forturn indicator flasher relay,prewiring for saddle releasereceiver, daylight running lights,instrument panel lighting.

    Location:footrest

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    BULBS

    Low beam bulb Type: HALOGEN (H1)

    Power: 12V - 55W

    Quantity: 1

    High beam light bulb Type: HALOGEN (H1)

    Power: 12V - 55W

    Quantity: 1

    Front side light bulb Type: Incandescent (sphericalbulb)

    Power: 12V - 5W

    Quantity: 1

    Front turn indicator light bulb Type: Incandescent (sphericalbulb)

    Power: 12V - 10W

    Quantity: 1 RHS +1 LHS

    Helmet compartment light bulb Type: CYLINDRICPower: 12V - 5W

    Quantity: 1

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    Stop light/rear daylight runninglight bulb

    Type: SPHERICAL

    Power: 12V - 10/5W

    Quantity: 1 RHS +1 LHS

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    Rear turn indicator light bulb Type: Incandescent (sphericalbulb)

    Power: 12V - 10W

    Quantity: 1 RHS +1 LHS

    Licence plate light bulb Type: ALL GLASS

    Power: 12V - 5W

    Quantity: 2

    Instrument panel bulb Type: ALL GLASS

    Power: 12V - 2W

    Quantity: 4

    03_31

    Front light group (03_31, 03_32, 03_33, 03_34, 03_35, 03_36,

    03_37, 03_38, 03_39, 03_40, 03_41)

    To remove the rear light assembly, proceed as follows:

    - Remove the PIAGGIO clip-on badge

    - Undo the screw under the clip-on badge and remove the central headlight assemblycover

    - Undo the two screws A fastening the front grille

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    03_32

    03_33

    03_34

    - Working from both sides of the vehicle, undo the screw B at the bottom of the frontgrille surround and retrieve the spacer

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    - Working from both sides of the vehicle, undo the three screws C in the inner sideof the front wheel housing

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    03_35

    03_36

    - Undo the two screws D and remove the front grille surround

    03_37

    - Undo the two upper screws E fastening the headlight assembly

    - Undo the two lower fastener screws F and remove the headlight assembly fromits seat

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    03_38

    03_39

    - Remove the rubber shield and access the bulb holders G for the high beam andlow beam lights on the right and left hand sides of the headlight assembly respectively.Access the bulb holder H for the daylight running lights.

    WARNING

    HIGH- AND LOW-BEAM BULBS A RE HALOGEN TYPE: DO NOT TOUCH THEMWITH YOUR FINGERS TO AVOID DAMAGING THEIR FUNCTION.

    03_40

    - To access the front daylight running light, once front grille surround has been re-moved, undo the two screws I

    - Slide off the bulb holder L and replace the bulb.

    CAUTION

    DO NOT PULL THE ELECTRICAL WIRING TO EXTRACT THE BULB HOLDER.

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    03_41

    03_42

    03_43

    Headlight adjustment (03_42, 03_43)

    Proceed as follows:

    1. Position the unloaded vehicle, in running order and with the tyres inflated to theprescribed pressure, onto a flat surface, 10 m away from a half-lit white screen; makesure the vehicle axis is perpendicular to the screen;

    2. Remove the headlight assembly central cover

    3. Turn on the headlight and check that the border of the light beam projected on thescreen is not higher than 9/10 or lower than 7/10 of the height from the ground to thecentre of vehicle headlamp;

    4. Otherwise, adjust the headlight by acting on the screws A indicated in the figure

    N.B.

    THE ABOVE PROCEDURE COMPLIES WITH THE EUROPEAN STANDARDS RE-

    GARDING MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM HEIGHT OF LIGHT BEA MS. REFER TO THE

    STATUTORY REGULATIONS IN FORCE IN EVERY COUNTRY WHERE THE VE-

    HICLE IS USED.

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    Front direction indicators (03_44)

    To access the bulb, undo the screw A and remove the glass B.

    To replace the bulb, hold it and then turn it clockwise.

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    03_45

    Rear optical unit (03_45, 03_46, 03_47, 03_48, 03_49, 03_50)

    To remove the rear light unit, proceed as follows:

    - Open the rear compartment cover and undo the two screws A.

    - Undo the four screws B of the two license plate light bulb holders.

    - Undo the two screws C by operating on both sides and remove the license platemounting D and the rear cover E

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    03_46

    03_47

    03_48

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    - Undo the screw F from inside the rear case and slide off the rear light unit

    - Undo the bulb holder G by turning anti-clockwise to remove the daylight runninglight and the stop light bulbs. The bulb holder H is not used.

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    03_49

    03_50

    03_51

    Rear turn indicators (03_51)

    Remove the screw "A" , then remove the turn indicator lens. Remove the bulb.

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    Number plate light (03_52, 03_53)

    To replace the license plate light bulbs, remove the two screws "C" , then remove thebulb

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    03_53

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    Helmet compartment lighting bulb (03_54)Open the rear compartment and insert a small plain slot screwdriver in the lateral notchto detach the snap-on glass D, then replace the bulb.

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    03_55

    Rear-view mirrors (03_55)

    The mirrors can be set to the desired position by adjusting the mirror frame.

    Front and rear disc brake

    The brake disc and pad wear is automatically compensated, therefore it has no effecton the functioning of the front and rear brakes. For this reason it is not necessary to

    adjust the brakes. An excessively elastic brake lever stroke may indicate the presenceof air in the braking circuit or a failure in the braking system. In this case, mainly dueto the importance of brakes to guarantee safe riding conditions, the vehicle should betaken to anAu thor ised Service Centre or Dealer .

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    CAUTION

    BRAKING SHOULD BEGIN AFTER ABOUT 1/3 OF THE BRAKE LEVER STROKE.

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    HAVE THE BRAKE PADS CHECKED BY THE DEALER ACCORDING TO THECHECKS SPECIFIED IN THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE. HOWEVER,

    IN THE EVENT OF NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT AND/OR REAR BRAK-

    ING SYSTEM DURING OPERATION, IT IS ADVISABLE TO HAVE THE BRAK ING

    SYSTEM CHECKED BY AN AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE OR DEALER. AF-

    TER REPLACING THE BRAKE PADS, DO NOT USE THE SCOOTER UNTIL YOU

    HAVE OPERATED THE BRAKE LEVER SEVERAL TIMES IN ORDER TO ALLOW

    THE PLUNGERS TO SETTLE AND THE LEVER STROKE TO BE SET TO THE

    CORRECT POSITION.

    CAUTION

    THE PRESENCE OF SAND, MUD, SNOW MIXED WITH SALT, ETC. ON THE

    ROAD, CAN DRASTICALLY REDUCE THE LIFE OF THE BRAKE PADS. IN OR-

    DER TO AVOID THIS, WE RECOMMEND WASHING THE VEHICLE FREQUENTLY

    WHEN RIDING IN THESE ROAD CONDITIONS.

    Puncture

    The vehicle is equipped with Tubeless tyres (without inner tube). In the event of apuncture, Tubeless tyres - unlike tyres with inner tubes - go flat very slowly, resultingin a greater steering safety. In the event of a puncture, an emergency repair can becarried out using an "inflate and repair" spray can. For a final repair, take your vehicle

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    to anAuthorised Service Centre or Dealer. The replacement of a tyre involves re-moving the wheel in question. Take your vehicle to anAu thor ised Serv ice Cent reor Dealerfor these operations.

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    TO USE THE "INFLATE AND REPAIR" SPRAY CAN PROPERLY, FOLLOW THE

    INSTRUCTIONS ON THE PACKAGING.

    WARNING

    THE WHEELS FITTED WITH TYRES SHOULD ALWAYS BE BALANCED. RIDING

    THE VEHICLE WITH VERY LOW TYRE PRESSURE OR WITH INCORRECTLY

    BALANCED TYRES CAN LEAD TO DANGEROUS STEERING VIBRATIONS.

    Periods of inactivi ty

    We recommend carrying out the following operations:

    1. Clean the scooter thoroughly and then cover it with a canvas;

    2. When placing the vehicle on its centre stand, ensure that the front suspension lock-ing system is disengaged;

    3. With engine off and piston at the bottom dead centre, remove the spark plug, add12 cm of oil through its hole (larger amounts are dangerous for the engine itself).Operate the starter button 1-2 times for roughly 1 second to turn the engine over

    slowly, then insert the spark plug again;

    4. Drain all fuel from the vehicle; spread antirust grease on the unpainted metal parts;keep the wheels lifted above the ground by resting the chassis on two wooden wedges;

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    Recommended products

    AGIP CITY HI TEC 4T

    Oil to lubricate flexible transmissions (throttle control)

    Oil for 4-stroke engines

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    Cleaning the vehicle

    Use a low pressure jet of water to soften the caked dirt and mud deposited on thepainted surfaces. Once softened, sponge off mud and dirt using a car body spongesoaked in a car body shampoo and water solution (2-4% of car shampoo in water).Then rinse with abundant water, and dry with a shammy cloth. For the engine exterior,use petrol, a brush and clean cloths. Petrol can damage paintwork. Remember thatany polishing with silicone wax must always be preceded by washing.

    CAUTION

    DETERGENTS CAN POLLUTE WATER. THE VEHICLE MUST BE WASHED AT A

    WASH STATION EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM.

    CAUTION

    THE USE OF A HIGH-PRESSURE WATER JET IS STRONGLY DISCOURAGED

    FOR ANY ENGINE CLEANING OPERATION; HOWEVER, IF NO OTHER MEANS

    ARE AVAILABLE, IT IS THEN NECESSARY TO:

    ONLY USE A FANLIKE SPRAY JET.

    DO NOT HOLD THE NOZZLE NEARER THAN 2 FT (60 CM) FROM THE VEHICLE.

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    DO NOT USE WATER AT TEMPERATURES OVER 100F (40C).

    DO NOT USE HIGH-PRESSURE WATER JETS.

    DO NOT STEAM WASH.

    DO NOT AIM THE JET AT: THE ENGINE, THE WIRING, THE SLOT DIFFUSER

    ON THE TRANSMISSION OR SCROLL COVERS.

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    CAUTION

    NEVER WASH THE SCOOTER IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT, ESPECIALLY IN SUMMER

    WHEN THE BODYWORK IS STILL HOT AS THE SHAMPOO COULD DAMAGE

    THE PAINTWORK IF IT DRIES BEFORE BEING RINSED OFF. NEVER USE

    CLOTHS SOAKED IN ALCOHOL, PETROL, DIESEL OIL OR KEROSENE FOR

    CLEANING THE PAINTED OR PLA STIC SURFACES, IN ORDER NOT TO DAM-

    AGE THE LUSTRE FINISH OR ALTER THEIR MECHANICAL PROPERTIES. US-

    ING SILICONE-BASED WAX CAN DAMAGE THE PAINTED SURFACES, DE-

    PENDING ON THE VEHICLE COLOUR (SATIN COLOURS). FOR FURTHER

    INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER, CONTACT AN AUTHORISED SERVICE CEN-

    TRE.

    Troubleshooting

    STARTING FAILUREEmergency switch in OFF Set the switch back to ON

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    Fuse blown Replace the blown fuse and havethe vehicle checked by an

    Au thor ised Service Centre.

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    IGNITIONPROBLEMS

    Faulty spark plug Contact anAu thor ised Service

    Centre.

    Faulty ignition / injection controlunit.

    Contact anAu thor ised ServiceCentre.

    Faulty coil. Due to the presence ofhigh voltage, this check shouldonly be carried out by an expert.

    Contact anAu thor ised ServiceCentre.

    LACKOFCOMPRESSION

    Loose spark plug. Screw in the spark plug tightly

    Cylinder head loose, piston gasrings worn.

    Contact anAu thor ised ServiceCentre.

    Valve stuck Contact anAu thor ised ServiceCentre.

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    HIGH CONSUMPTION AND LOW PERFORMANCE

    Air filter blocked or dirty. Clean with water and shampoo andimpregnate with petrol and specificoil (Air filter removal section)

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    INSUFFICIENT BRAKINGGreasy disc. Worn pads. Faultybraking system. Presence of air inthe front and rear brake circuit.

    Contact anAu thor ised ServiceCentre.

    INEFFICIENT SUSPENSION

    Shock absorber fault, oil leak, endbuffers damaged; shock absorberpreloading incorrectly set

    Contact anAu thor ised ServiceCentre.

    AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS

    CVT rollers and/or drive belt

    damaged

    Contact anAu thor ised Service

    Centre.

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    STAND DOES NOT RETURN TO POSITION

    Presence of dirt Clean and grease

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    Technical data

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    VEHICLE TECHNICAL DATA

    Chassis Tubular and sheet steel

    Front suspension The roll system is composed of an

    articulated parallelogramsuspension with die-castaluminium control arms and twoside headstocks plus shock

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    absorbers with hydraulic lockingsystem.

    Rear suspension Two double-acting shockabsorbers, adjustable to fourpositions at preloading.

    Front brake 240-mm double disc brake withhydraulic control operated by the

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    hydraulic control operated by thehandlebar right-hand lever.

    Rear brake 240-mm disc brake with

    hydraulic control operated by thehandlebar left-hand lever.

    Integral braking system The system operates all threediscs simultaneously and iscontrolled hydraulically from thepedal on the footrest.

    Wheel rim type Light alloy wheel rims.

    Front wheel rim 12" x 3.00"

    Rear wheel rim 14" x 3.75"Front tyre Without inner tube 120/70-12" 51P

    Rear tyre Without inner tube: 140/60-14" 64P

    Front tyre pressure 1.6 bar

    Rear tyre pressure 2.8 bar

    Kerb weight 227 8 kg

    Maximum weight allowed 420 kg

    Battery Sealed, 12 V / 12 Ah

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    ENGINE TECHNICAL DATA

    Type Single-cylinder, 4-stroke

    Engine capacity 278 cm

    Bore x stroke 75 X 63 mm

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    Compression ratio 11 0.5: 1

    Engine idle speed 1,700 100 rpm

    Timing system Four valves, single overheadcamshaft, chain driven.

    Valve clearance Intake: 0.10 mm

    Exhaust: 0.15 mm

    Max. power 16.5 kW at 7,500 rpm

    MAX. torque 23.2 Nm at 6,500 rpm

    Transmission Automatic expandable pulley

    variator with torque server, V belt,automatic clutch.

    Final reduction gear Gear reduction unit in oil bath.

    Lubrication Engine lubrication with trochoidalpump (inside the crankcase), oilfilter and pressure adjustment by-pass.

    Cooling Forced coolant circulation system.

    Starter Electric

    Ignition High efficiency electronic inductiveignition, integrated with theinjection system, with variableadvance and separate HV coil.

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    Ignition advance Three-dimensional map managedby control unit

    Fuel system ELDOR KUBO03 electronicinjection with 32 mm diam. throttlebody and electric fuel pump.

    Spark plug NGK CR8EKB

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    Fuel Unleaded petrol (95 RON)

    Silencer Absorption-type exhaust muffler

    with catalytic converter andlambda probe.

    Emissions EURO 2

    CAPACITY

    Engine oil Capacity: 1.3 l (dry); 1.2 l (when

    changing oil and filter)

    Transmission oil 250 cm

    Cooling system fluid ~2 l

    Fuel tank 12.0 0.5 l

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    Toolkit (04_02)

    One box-spanner; one lever for box-spanner; one twin screwdriver; one 13-mm flatwrench; one special spanner for adjusting the rear shock absorbers one plastic gripperfor removing the fuses.

    The tools are stored under the saddle in the compartment provided. To open it, releasethe catch shown in the figure.

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    Chap. 05

    Spare parts and

    accessories

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    Warnings (05_01)

    WARNING

    TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS AND TO GUARANTEE PROPER STABILITY, PER-

    FORMANCE AND SAFETY RIDE THE VEHICLE VERY CAREFULLY WHEN IT IS

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    FORMANCE AND SAFETY, RIDE THE VEHICLE VERY CAREFULLY WHEN IT IS

    FITTED WITH ACCESSORIES OR WITH UNUSUAL LOADS.

    WARNING

    IT IS ALSO RECOMMENDED THAT ORIGINAL PIAGGIO SPARE PARTS BE

    USED, AS THESE ARE THE ONLY ONES OFFERING YOU THE SAME QUALITY

    GUARANTEE AS THOSE INITIALLY FITTED ON THE SCOOTER. THE USE OF

    NON-ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS RENDERS THE WARRANTY VOID.

    WARNING

    PIAGGIO MARKETS ITS OWN LINE OF ACCESSORIES THAT ARE RECOG-

    NISED AND GUARANTEED FOR USE. IT IS THEREFORE ESSENTIAL TO CON-

    TACT AN AUTHORISED DEALER OR SERVICE CENTRE IN ORDER TO CHOOSE

    AND FIT ACCESSORIES CORRECTLY. THE USE OF NON-ORIGINAL ACCES-

    SORIES MAY AFFECT THE STABILITY AND OPERATION OF YOUR VEHICLE

    AND REDUCE SAFETY LEVELS WITH POTENTIAL RISKS FOR THE RIDER.

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    WARNING

    NEVER RIDE THE SCOOTER EQUIPPED WITH ACCESSORIES (TOP BOX AND/

    OR WINDSHIELD) AT A SPEED HIGHER THAN 100 km/h.

    THE SCOOTER CAN BE RIDDEN AT A HIGHER SPEED WITHOUT THE ACCES-

    SORIES MENTIONED BEFORE WITHIN THE LIMITS ESTABLISHED BY LAW

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    SORIES MENTIONED BEFORE WITHIN THE LIMITS ESTABLISHED BY LAW.

    IF THERE ARE ANY NON-PIAGGIO ACCESSORIES INSTALLED, OR AN AB-

    NORMAL LOAD, OR IF THE SCOOTER IS NOT IN A GENERALLY GOOD CON-

    DITION, OR WHENEVER WEATHER CONDITIONS DEMAND IT, SPEED SHOULD

    BE FURTHER REDUCED.

    WARNING

    BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL WHEN INSTALL ING AND REMOVING THE MECHAN-

    ICAL ANTITHEFT DEVICE ON THE VEHICLE (U-SHAPED PADLOCK, DISC

    BLOCK, ETC.).

    MAINLY NEAR THE BRAKE PIPES, TRANSMISSIONS AND/OR ELECTRIC CA-

    BLES, AN INCORRECT INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL OF THE ANTITHEFT

    DEVICE AS WELL AS LEAVING IT ON BEFORE STARTING THE VEHICLE CAN

    SERIOUSLY DAMAGE ITS COMPONENTS, COMPROMISE THE CORRECT

    FUNCTIONING OF THE VEHICLE AND USERS' SAFETY.

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    Chap. 06

    Scheduled

    maintenance

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    Scheduled servicing table (06_01)

    Adequate maintenance is fundamental to ensuring long-lasting, optimum operationand performance of your vehicle.

    To this end, a series of checks and maintenance operations (at the owner's expense)have been suggested, which are included in the summary table on the following page.Any minor faults should be reported without delay to anAu thor ised Service Centreor Dealer without waiting until the next scheduled service to solve it.

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    06_01

    or Dealerwithout waiting until the next scheduled service to solve it.

    It is indispensable to have your vehicle serviced to the prescribed intervals of time,even if you have not reached the predicted mileage. Punctual vehicle servicing isnecessary for the correct use of the guarantee. For all further information regardingthe Guarantee application modes and the execution of the "Programmed Mainte-nance" refer to the "Guarantee Booklet".

    SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE

    Km x 1,000 1 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60

    Safety fasteners I I I I ISpark plug I R I R I R I R I R I R

    Drive belt R R R R

    Throttle control A A A A A A A

    Air filter C C C C C C

    Belt compartment air filter I I I I I I

    Oil filter R R R R R R R

    Valve clearance A A A

    Electrical system and battery I I I I I I I

    Brake fluid * I I I I I I I

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    Km x 1,000 1 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60Coolant * I I I I I I I

    Engine oil R I R I R I R I R I R I R

    Hub oil R I R I R I R

    Brake pads I I I I I I I I I I I I I

    Sliding shoes / CVT rollers R R R R R R

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    Sliding shoes / CVT rollers R R R R R R

    Tyre pressure and wear I I I I I I I

    Vehicle road test I I I I I I I

    Suspension I I I I I I

    Steering A A A A A A A

    Tilt locking caliper control cable A A A A A A A

    I: CHECK AND CLEAN, ADJUST, LUBRICATE OR REPLACE IF NECESSARY.

    C: CLEAN, R: REPLACE, A: ADJUST, L: LUBRICATE

    * Replace every 2 years

    RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS TABLE

    Product Description Specifications

    AGIP ROTRA 80W-90 Rear hub oil SAE 80W/90 Oil that exceeds therequirements of API GL3 specifications

    AGIP CITY HI TEC 4T Oil to lubricate flexible transmissions (throttlecontrol)

    Oil for 4-stroke engines

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    tenance

    Product Description SpecificationsAGIP FILTER OIL Oil for air filter sponge Mineral oil with specific additives for increased

    adhesiveness

    AGIP GP 330 Calcium complex soap-based grease withNLGI 2; ISO-L-XBCIB2

    Grease (brake control levers, throttle grip)

    AGIP CITY HI TEC 4T Engine oil SAE 5W-40, API SL, ACEA A3, J ASO MASynthetic oil

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    AGIP BRAKE 4 Brake fluid FMVSS DOT 4 Synthetic fluid

    AGIP PERMANENT SPECIAL coolant Monoethylene glycol-based antifreeze fluid,CUNA NC 956-16

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    A

    Air filter: 58

    BBattery: 63

    Brake: 46, 60, 79

    CChecks: 30

    Clock: 12

    DDisc brake: 79

    Display: 13

    EEngine oil: 5052

    Engine stop: 18

    F

    Fuel: 23Fuses: 64

    HHeadlight: 74

    Horn: 16

    Hub oil: 53

    IIdentification:26

    Immobilizer: 19, 22

    Instrument panel: 11

    K

    Key switch: 15Keys: 19

    L

    Light switch: 17

    MMaintenance: 13, 49, 97

    Mi