PIAGGIO 2005 XEVO 400ie, Workshop Manual

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Level check
The front and rear brake fluid reservoirs are both
positioned on the handlebars. Proceed as follows:
- Rest the vehicle on its centre stand with the han-
dlebars perfectly horizontal;
- Check the fluid level through the sight glass
« C ». A certain lowering of the level is caused by
wear on the pads.
Top-up
Proceed as follows: Loosen the screw « B » and lift
the plastic cover « A » in order to access the brake
fluid reservoir. Loosen the two fixing screws and
remove the reservoir cover; top-up with the rec-
ommended fluid without exceeding the 'MAX.'
mark.
This procedure applies to the rear brake pump top-
up operation; follow the same procedure for the
front brake pump.
Under standard climatic conditions, replace cool-
ant as indicated in the scheduled maintenance
table.
WARNING
ONLY USE DOT 4 CLASS BRAKE FLUIDS. BRAKING CIR-
CUIT FLUIDS ARE HIGHLY CORROSIVE. MAKE SURE
THAT IT DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE
PAINTWORK
.
CAUTION
AVOID CONTACT OF THE BRAKE FLUID WITH YOUR
EYES, SKIN, AND CLOTHING. IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL
CONTACT, WASH WITH WATER.
Recommended products
AGIP BRAKE 4 Brake fluid
FMVSS DOT4 Synthetic fluid
Maintenance
XEVO 400ie
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