PIAGGIO beverly 500, User Manual

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Engine oil level
In 4-stroke engines, engine oil is used to lubricate the distribution elements, the bush-
es and the thermal group.
An insufficient quantity of oil can cause serious damage
to the engine. In all four-stroke engines, a loss of efficiency in oil performance and
consumption should be considered normal. Consumption can particularly reflect the
conditions of use (i.e. when driving at "full acceleration" all the time, oil consumption
increases). The replacement frequencies provided for by the maintenance programme
are defined, depending on the total contents of oil in the engine and average con-
sumption measured following standardised methods.
In order to prevent any problems, we recommend checking oil level more fre-
quently than indicated in the Scheduled Maintenance table or before setting off
on long journeys. The scooter is, however, equipped with an oil pressure warn-
ing light on the instrument panel.
Engine oil level check (03_01)
Every time the scooter is used, a visual check should be made on the level of the
engine oil when the engine is cold. The oil level should be somewhere between the
MAX and MIN index marks on the level bar; the check must be made with the scooter
upright, resting on the centre stand and on a flat surface.
If the check is carried out after the vehicle has been used, and therefore with a hot
engine, the level line will be lower; in order to carry out a correct check it is necessary
to wait at least 10 minutes after the engine has been stopped, so as to get the correct
level.
Engine oil top-up
Always check the oil level before carrying out top ups in order to avoid exceeding
the MAX. level. Getting an oil level between the MIN and MAX index marks requires
~ 400 cc of oil. An oil check-up and top-up should be carried out every 3000 Km by
authorised personnel at any
Authorised Piaggio-Gilera Service Centre .
Warning light (insufficient oil pressure) (03_02)
The scooter is equipped with a warning light " D " that lights up when the key is turned
to the " ON " position.
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