Release 00
2003-02
49
Scarabeo 50 I.E.-50/100 4T
TOPPING UP
Carefully read p. 46 (BRAKES) and p. 47 (DISC
BRAKES).
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Remove the front handlebar cover, see p. 26 (REMOV-
ING THE FRONT HANDLEBAR COVER).
To remove the two screws (1) which hold the reservoir
cover (2) in place, the handlebar must be rotated so
that the fluid contained in the brake reservoir is parallel
to the “MIN” mark stamped on the glass gauge (3). If
not, brake fluid will spill from the reservoir.
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Rotate the handlebar so that the fluid contained in the
brake reservoir is parallel to the “
MIN
” mark stamped
on the glass gauge (3).
Do not operate the front brake lever and do not rotate
the handlebar with the screws (1) or the cover (2)
removed. This will cause brake fluid to squirt out and
spill.
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Unscrew the two screws (1).
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Remove the cover (2).
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Remove the guide cover (4).
Avoid any prolonged exposure of the brake fluid to the
air. The brake fluid is hygroscopic and when in contact
with the air it absorbs its humidity. Leave the brake
fluid reservoir open only for the time necessary for
topping up.
NOTE
In order not to spill the brake fluid while topping
up, keep the fluid in the reservoir parallel to the reservoir
rim, and do not shake the vehicle.
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Remove the gasket (5).
NOTE
In order to reach the “
MAX
” level, top up until
covering the glass completely, but leave a space of 5-6
mm (0.20-0.23 in) from the brake fluid reservoir rim.
When topping up, never exceed the “MAX” level.
Top up to “MAX” only when new pads are installed.
Do not fill the reservoir to “MAX” with worn pads; this
will cause fluid to overflow the reservoir when the pads
are renewed.
Use only DOT 5 or 4 fluid taken from a clean, sealed
container. Never reuse used brake fluid.
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Top up the reservoir with brake fluid, until the fluid
reaches the “MAX” level.
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Replace the gasket (5) in its seat correctly.
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Replace the guide cover (4) in its seat correctly.
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Replace the cover (2).
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Install and tighten the two screws (1).
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Replace the front handlebar cover, see p. 26 (REMOV-
ING THE FRONT HANDLEBAR COVER).
After servicing the brakes, always check them for func-
tion. If the stroke of the lever is excessive, or if you
detect that the effectiveness of the brakes is reduced
in any way. It may be necessary to bleed the system,
see p. 51 (BLEEDING THE BRAKING SYSTEM), or there
may be some other problem with the brake system.
Never ride your vehicle in traffic immediately after ser-
vicing the brakes.
Always apply the brake lever several times before riding
your vehicle. Then, try your vehicle in a parking lot or
other safe area with little traffic to ensure that the
brakes are working properly. Failure to observe this
warning can lead to a serious accident with subsequent
serious injury or death.
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