for choosing one of its products. We have prepared this manual to help you to get the very best from your vehicle. Please read it carefully before riding
the vehicle for the first time. It contains information, tips and precautions for using your vehicle. It also describes features, details and devices to assure
you that you have made the right choice. We believe that if you follow our suggestions, you will soon get to know your new scooter and it will serve you
well 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.
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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. Please read it carefully before riding the vehicle for the first time. It contains information, tips and precautions for using your vehicle. It also describes features, details and devices to assure you that you have made the right choice.
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The instructions given in this manual are intended to provide a clear, simple guide to using your vehicle; this booklet also details routine maintenance procedures and regular checks that should be carried out on the vehicle at an authorised Dealer or Service Centre. The booklet also contains instructions for simple repairs.
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Personal safety Failure to completely observe these instructions will result in serious risk of personal injury. 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 serious damage to the vehicle and sometimes even the invalidity of the guarantee.
A = Ignition switch B = Bag hook C = Horn button D = Turn indicator switch E = Rear brake lever F = Headlight switch G = Analogue instrument panel H = Front brake lever I = Throttle grip L = Starter button Analogue instrument panel (01_02)
F = Low oil pressure warning light D = Turn indicator warning light E = High beam warning light F = Headlight warning light G = Fuel gauge H = Low fuel warning light I = Immobilizer warning light L = Digital clock M = Injection fault Clock (01_03) Located in the instrument panel, it displays hours and minutes with 1 to 12-hour time,...
Keyswitch (01_04) SWITCH POSITIONS ON«1»: Ready to start position, non-extractable key, mechanical antitheft device dis- abled. OFF «2»: Ignition disabled, extractable key, mechanical antitheft device disabled. LOCK «3»: Ignition disabled, extractable key, mechanical antitheft device enabled. 01_04 Locking the steering wheel Turn the handlebar to the left (as far as it will go), turn the key to «LOCK»...
Switch direction indicators (01_05) To set the left turn indicators flashing, move lever «B» to the left; to set the right turn 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, press the lever towards the switch.
01_08 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 the ignition key is removed. Upon start-up, the «PIAGGIO IMMOBILIZER» system checks...
GIO IMMOBILIZER" SYSTEM AND TO THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. Immobilizer device enabled indicator led (01_10) Activation of the «PIAGGIO IMMOBILIZER» system is signalled by a flashing warning light «U» (see «Analogue instrument panel» section). In order to reduce battery discharge, the indicator LED turns off automatically after 48 hours of uninterrupted functioning.
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Take the key with the brown grip and all the blue keys supplied to an Authorised Piaggio Service Cen- tre. The codes of keys not submitted for the new programming procedure are deleted from the memory.
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Intermediate step-blu key After extracting the brown key, insert the blue key within 10 seconds and promptly turn it to «ON». After 1 - 3 seconds, turn the key to «OFF» again and pull it out. In this way, a maximum of 3 blue keys can be programmed by repeating the above procedure and keeping the indicated times.
Opening the saddle (01_11) Insert the key into the saddle lock «A», turn it anticlockwise and tip the saddle forward. 01_11 Identification (01_12, 01_13) The identification numbers consist of a prefix stamped on the chassis and on the en- gine, followed by a number. They must be quoted when ordering spare parts. We recommend that you check that the prefix and chassis number stamped on the vehicle correspond with those in the vehicle documents.
Rear top box opening Turn the key to «OFF». Then press it. When the key is set to «LOCK», the glove-box is locked. Bag clip (01_14) To use the retractable bag hook «B» located at the front end of the saddle, pull it forward lightly.
Checks (02_01) Before using the vehicle, check: 1. That the fuel tank is full. 2. Rear hub oil level. 3. Engine oil level (see the «Engine oil level» section). 4. That the tyres are properly inflated. 5. The correct functioning of headlights, rear light and turn indicators. 02_01 6.
TO PLASTIC ELEMENTS AND DANGEROUS CONTACTS WITH VEHICLE HOT PARTS. CAUTION DO NOT BRING NAKED FLAMES OR CIGARETTES NEAR THE MOUTH OF THE FUEL TANK: FIRE HAZARD. ALSO AVOID INHALING HARMFUL VAPOURS. CAUTION 02_03 USING OILS OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED CAN SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE.
TYRES MUST BE REPLACED WHEN THE TREAD REACHES THE WEAR LIMITS SET FORTH BY LAW. TYRE PRESSURE Front tyre pressure 2 bar Rear tyre pressure 2.2 bar Rear wheel tyre pressure (at full 2.5 bar load) TYRES Front tyre Tubeless, 80/90 - 15" 51J Rear tyre Tubeless, 100/80 - 14"...
In order to carry out this operation you will need to use the specific spanner in the kit. Spring preloading increases by turning the ring nut towards «A», but decreases if the ring nut is turned towards «B». 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.
Starting up the engine (02_08, 02_09, 02_10) The vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission with direct drive, so that starting is effected by turning the throttle grip to idle speed; to start-off from stationary position, progressively twist the throttle grip. The vehicle is equipped with an electrical fuel pump that switches on automatically as soon as the engine is started.
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- Wait for the engine control telltale light to turn off. 02_09 - To start the engine, press the starter button, «A», after pulling either one of the two brake levers. The vehicle is equipped with special starter procedure management. The starter motor remains active until the engine starts even if switch «L»...
COME INTO CONTACT WITH FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, TO AVOID SERIOUS BURNS. 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.
CAUTION IF NECESSARY, CONTACT AN AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE. Stopping the engine (02_11) Stop acceleration, then turn the key switch «D» to «OFF » to stop the engine (ex- tractable key). CAUTION DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAN REACH, ALWAYS TAKE CARE, WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE, THAT THE SI- 02_11 LENCER DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH FLAMMABLE MATERIALS,...
SIDE STAND: With your foot push the projection of the stand «L » in order to open it and at the same time lean the vehicle on you. WARNING USE THE SIDE STAND PREFERABLY ON STREET SURFACES WHICH ARE COMPACT AND ONLY SLIGHTLY SLOPING, PARTICULARLY IN CONDITIONS OF MAXIMUM ALLOWED LOAD.
Safe driving (02_14) WARNING SOME SIMPLE TIPS ARE PROVIDED BELOW WHICH WILL ENABLE YOU TO USE YOUR VEHICLE ON A DAILY BASIS MORE EASILY AND SAFELY. < 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 completely.
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CAUTION RIDING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS OR CERTAIN MEDI- CINES CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR ONESELF AND FOR OTHERS. 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.
Engine oil level Four stroke engine oil is used in the engines in order to lubricate the timing bodies, the bench bearings and the thermal group. An insufficient quantity of oil can seri- ously damage the engine. In all four-stroke engines, a loss of efficiency in oil performance and certain consumption should be considered normal.
The oil should be topped up after having checked the level and in any case by adding oil without ever exceeding the MAX. level. It should be checked in any case every 2500 Km at an Authorised Piaggio Service Centre and the engine oil should be topped up if necessary.
Engine oil change To change the engine oil and the oil filter, as indicated in the scheduled maintenance table, contact an Authorised Service Centre. CAUTION RUNNING THE ENGINE WITH INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION OR WITH INADE- QUATE LUBRICANTS ACCELERATES THE WEAR AND TEAR OF THE MOVING PARTS AND CAN CAUSE IRRETRIEVABLE DAMAGE.
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WARNING FOR THE REGULAR CHECK OF THE HUB OIL LEVEL SHOWN IN THE SCHED- ULED MAINTENANCE TABLE, CONTACT AN Authorised Service Centre. FOR THE CONTROLS OF THE HUB OIL LEVEL THAT ARE NOT PREDETER- MINED BY THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE, OPERATE AS DESCRI- BED.
If necessary carry out the top-up, DO NOT use the vehicle and contact an Author- ised Service Centre. CAUTION USED OILS CONTAIN SUBSTANCES HARMFUL TO THE ENVIRONMENT. FOR OIL REPLACEMENT, CONTACT AN AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE WHICH IS EQUIPPED TO DISPOSE OF USED OILS IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND LEGAL WAY.
TYRES MUST BE REPLACED WHEN THE TREAD REACHES THE WEAR LIMITS SET FORTH BY LAW. TYRE PRESSURE Front tyre pressure 2 bar Rear tyre pressure 2.2 bar Rear wheel tyre pressure (at full 2.5 bar load) TYRES Front tyre Tubeless, 80/90 - 15" 51J Rear tyre Tubeless, 100/80 - 14"...
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To refit, repeat the procedure in reverse order using the spanner to insert the spark plug or to tighten it in its seat. Care should be taken to installing and fixing it with correct inclination. To reassemble the cover follow the steps in reverse order, making sure to insert the pins in the appropriate seats.
Removing the air filter (03_08) To remove and clean the air filter, follow the indications in the scheduled maintenance table, contact an Authorised Service Centre. 03_08 Checking the brake oil level (03_09, 03_10) The brake fluid reservoir is equipped with a sight glass «A» made of transparent ma- terial;...
WARNING IN NORMAL CLIMATIC CONDITIONS IT IS ADVISABLE TO REPLACE THE ABOVE-MENTIONED FLUID EVERY 2 YEAR. NEVER USE BRAKE FLUID CON- TAINED IN CONTAINERS WHICH ARE ALREADY OPEN OR PARTIALLY USED. CAUTION THE BRAKING CIRCUIT FLUID IS HIGHLY CORROSIVE. THEREFORE, WHEN TOPPING UP, AVOID LETTING IT COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE PAINTED PARTS OF THE VEHICLE.
CAUTION ELECTROLYTE CONTAINS SULPHURIC ACID: AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHES. IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL CONTACT, RINSE WITH ABUN- DANT WATER AND CONSULT A DOCTOR. CAUTION IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, NEVER DISCON- NECT THE WIRING WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. DO NOT TIP THE VEHICLE TOO MUCH IN ORDER TO AVOID DANGEROUS LEAKAGE OF THE BATTERY ELECTROLYTE.
WARNING USED BATTERIES ARE HARMFUL FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULA- TIONS IN FORCE. Characteristic Battery Sealed, 12 V / 6 Ah Long periods of inactivity (03_12) Battery performance will be poor if the vehicle is not used for a long time. This is the result of the natural phenomenon of battery discharging, and may be due to residual absorption by vehicle components with constant power consumption.
TION SAFELY. WHEN REFITTING THE BATTERY MAKE SURE THE LEADS ARE CORRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE TERMINALS. WARNING DO NOT DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CABLES WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, THIS CAN CAUSE IRREPARABLE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. WARNING USED BATTERIES ARE HARMFUL FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULA- TIONS IN FORCE.
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Protected circuits:Powered by battery, vehicle general recharge circuit. SECONDARY FUSES The five secondary fuses are located under the front grill. To reach them: - remove the PIAGGIO clip-on badge; - Undo the retaining screw and remove the front grill. 03_14 03_15...
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03_16 SECONDARY FUSES TABLE Fuse no. 2 Threshold of operation: 7.5 A Protected circuits: battery- powered, injection load solenoid, injection control unit, Immobilizer LED. Fuse no. 3 Threshold of operation: 7.5 A Protected circuits: Live accessories, turn indicators intermittence, horn, instrument panel, stop and starter relay buttons.
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Fuse No. 5 Threshold of operation: 7.5 A Protected circuits: key powered, passing function. Fuse No. 6 Threshold of operation: 5A Protected circuits: Ignition switched live, injection control unit, injection load remote controls, immobilizer antenna CAUTION BEFORE REPLACING THE FUSE IT IS NECESSARY TO FIND AND SOLVE THE FAILURE THAT CAUSED IT TO BLOW.
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CAUTION MODIFICATIONS OR REPAIRS TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, PERFORMED INCORRECTLY OR WITHOUT STRICT ATTENTION TO THE TECHNICAL SPEC- IFICATIONS OF THE SYSTEM CAN CAUSE MALFUNCTIONING AND RISK OF FIRE. CAUTION PROCEED WITH CAUTION. DO NOT DAMAGE THE TONGUES OR THEIR SEATS. HANDLE THE PAINTED AND PLASTIC COMPONENTS CAREFULLY.
Front light group (03_17, 03_18) To access the headlight bulbs, remove the front of the handlebar cover, as follows: 1) Remove the rear-view mirrors; for this operation follow the instructions described and illustrated in the «Rear-view mirrors» section. 2) Unscrew the 3 screws holding the handlebar cover. The front central one «C» and the rear 2 «B».
Head light adjustment (03_19, 03_20) Proceed as follows: 1. Position the vehicle in running order and with the tyres inflated to the prescribed pressure, onto a flat surface 10 m away from a half-lit white screen; ensure that the longitudinal axis of the vehicle is perpendicular to the screen; 2.
Front direction indicators (03_21) In order to replace the front turn indicator bulbs remove the light taking off the retaining screws, then remove the bulb holder form its support; gently turn the bulb around 30º and remove it. Follow the process in reverse order to refit. Electric characteristic Front turn indicator light bulb Type: Amber spherical...
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THE PRESENCE OF DROPS OF WATER, ON THE OTHER HAND, COULD INDI- CATE THAT WATER IS INFILTRATING. CONTACT THE AFTER-SALES SERVICE NETWORK. Electric characteristic Stop and tail light bulb Type: Spherical Power: 12V 21/5W 03_23 Quantity: 1 Rear turn indicator light bulb Type: Spherical Power: 12V - 10W Quantity: 1 RHS + 1 LHS...
Rear-view mirrors (03_26) To adjust mirrors, loosen lock nut «A», place the mirror stem adequately and tighten the lock nut. The rear-view mirror is assembled on a stem with a ball 'joint'. The mirror can be adjusted manually to the desired position. 03_26 Front disc brake (03_27) The brake disc and pad wear is automatically compensated, therefore it has no effect...
CAUTION BRAKING SHOULD BEGIN AFTER ABOUT 1/3 OF THE BRAKE LEVER STROKE. Rear drum brake (03_28) Operate adjusting nut «B» and loosen lock nut «A» shown in the figure. Note that when the throttle is in idle the wheel should rotate free. After the adjustment, screw lock nut «A».
Inactivity of the vehicle (03_30) The following operations are recommended: 1 - General cleaning of the vehicle 2 - With the engine off and the piston at bottom dead centre position, remove the spark plug and pour 1÷2 cm³ of motor oil through its hole. Operate the starter motor 3-4 times letting the engine perform a few revolutions, then remount the spark plug.
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WARNING To avoid the appearance of oxidations, wash the vehicle every time it is used in certain areas or in special conditions of: · Environmental / seasonal conditions: use of salt, de-icer chemical products on the road in winter. · Air pollution: city and/or industrial areas. ·...
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WARNING NEVER WASH THE VEHICLE UNDER DIRECT SUNLIGHT, ESPECIALLY IN SUM- MER WHEN THE BODYWORK IS STILL HOT, AS THE CAR SHAMPOO MAY DRY BEFORE BEING RINSED OFF, AND COULD DAMAGE THE PAINTWORK. NEVER USE RAGS SOAKED IN PETROL OR DIESEL OIL TO CLEAN THE PAINTED OR PLASTIC SURFACES, IN ORDER TO PREVENT THEM LOSING THEIR SHINE AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS.
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CAUTION DURING VEHICLE CLEANING, WITH WATER JET UNDER PRESSURE, KEEP THE SADDLE CLOSED, AVOIDING TO DIRECT THE JET IN THE HELMET COM- PARTMENT. START-UP PROBLEMS No fuel in tank Refuel Injection system fault Contact an Authorised Service Centre. Insufficient battery charge Recharge the battery.
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conditions, contact an Authorised Service Centre. Faulty ignition / injection control Contact an Authorised Service unit. Centre. LACK OF COMPRESSION Spark plug adapter "worn", valve Contact an Authorised Service clearance not adequate; worn Centre. piston gas rings HIGH CONSUMPTION AND LOW PERFORMANCE Air filter blocked or dirty.
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INEFFICIENT SUSPENSION Inefficient shock absorbers, oil Contact an Authorised Service leakage, deteriorated end of stroke Centre buffers. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS Deteriorated CVT rollers and/or Contact an Authorised Service drive belt and/or clutch Centre STAND DOES NOT RETURN TO POSITION Presence of dirt Clean and grease...
Maximum weight allowed 300 kg Battery Sealed, 12 V / 6 Ah CAPACITIES Engine oil quantity 1,340 cm³ (of which 120 cm³ in the filtering cartridge) Hub oil quantity 300 cm³ Fuel tank capacity ~ 6.5 ± 0.5 litres (of which 1.5 l is reserve) Tool kit (04_02) The toolkit includes:...
Warnings (05_01) WARNING IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT "ORIGINAL PIAGGIO SPARE PARTS" BE USED, AS THESE ARE THE ONLY ONES OFFERING YOU THE SAME QUALITY AS- SURANCE AS THOSE INITIALLY FITTED ON THE VEHICLE. IT SHOULD BE REMEMBERED THAT USING NON-ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS 05_01 CAUSES YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS TO EXPIRE.
Scheduled servicing table (06_01) Adequate maintenance is fundamental to ensure long-lasting, optimum operation and 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 an Authorised Service Centre or Dealer without waiting until the next scheduled service to solve it.
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km x 1.000 Electrical system and battery Cylinder ventilation system Brake levers Brake fluid ** Engine oil* Hub oil Headlight direction adjustment Brake pads Tyre pressure and wear Vehicle road test Odometer gear Suspension Steering Transmission I: CHECK AND CLEAN, ADJUST, LUBRICATE OR REPLACE, IF NECESSARY C: CLEAN; R: REPLACE; A: ADJUST; L: LUBRICATE * Check level every 2,500 km ** Replace every 2 years...
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RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS TABLE Product Description Specifications AGIP GEAR SAE 80W-90 Lubricant for gearboxes and transmissions. API GL-4 AGIP BRAKE 4 Brake fluid. Synthetic fluid SAE J 1703 -FMVSS 116 - DOT 3/4 - ISO 4925 - CUNA NC 956 DOT 4 eni i-Ride PG 5W-40 Synthetic based lubricant for high-performance JASO MA, MA2 - API SL - ACEA A3...
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1 Miles per hour (mi/h) 1.602 Kilometres per hour (km/h) 1 Pound per square inch (PSI) 0.069 (bar) 1 Fahrenheit (°F) 32+(9/5) Celsius (°C)
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The descriptions and images in this publication are given for illustrative purposes only and are not binding. While the basic characteristics as described and illustrated in this booklet remain unchanged, Piaggio & C. S.p.A. reserves the right, at any time and without being required to update this publication beforehand, to make any changes to components, parts or accessories, which it considers necessary to improve the product or which are required for manufacturing or construction reasons.
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