PIAGGIO Ape TM, Instructions Manual

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13_01
Check engine oil level (13_01)
Engine oil level check (diesel version)
To check the engine oil level, proceed as follows:
1 . Check with engine off and vehicle on a flat surface;
2 . Extract the level bar from the rear side of the vehicle and check that the level is
between the MIN and MAX positions;
3 . If a top up is required, add new oil by the filler located into the engine compartment;
WARNING
TOP UP USING OIL OF THE SAME TYPE ALREADY CONTAINED INTO THE EN-
GINE.
13_02
Oil change and oil filter replacement (13_02, 13_03, 13_04)
Replacing the engine oil (diesel version)
To replace the engine oil proceed as follows:
1 . Loosen the drainage cap « A » and drain the oil;
2 . When drainage is complete, tighten cap « A », remove cap « B » and pour new oil by
the filler; the oil level must always be between the MIN and MAX positions marked on
bar « C »;
3 . Periodically check the oil level;
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