PIAGGIO Ape TM, Instructions Manual

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885 grams (approx. 1000 cm3)
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Window washer fluid level (13_11)
Topping up windscreen washer fluid
The windscreen washer fluid reservoir is located inside the cab on the front right panel.
To fill the reservoir, unscrew cap « A » and top up. Use a specific detergent.
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Cooled fluid (13_12)
Coolant top-ups (Diesel version)
Loosen the filler cap on the expansion tank.
Fill up the tank with coolant (permanent 50% water + ethyl glycol fluid recommended).
The correct level is indicated on the expansion tank by the LEVEL reference mark.
Circuit air-bleed: start the engine up and let it run at idle so to allow for any air bubble
trapped inside the circuit to leave the cooling system.
The coolant level will gradually decrease and then settle. Stop the engine and top-up
the circuit as explained in the previous paragraph. After a few hours of normal use,
check the level with the engine cold.
Cooling circuit hose inspection (every 10,000 Km)
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