PIAGGIO Liberty 50 4T, Manual

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Engineoillevel
In 4T engines, the engine oil is used to lubricate the distribution elements, the bench
bearings and the thermal group.
An insufficient quantity of oil can seriously dam-
age the engine. In all 4T engines the decay of oil characteristics as well as some
consumption is normal. Consumption can particularly reflect the conditions of use (i.e.
when driving at 'full acceleration' all the time, oil consumption increases).
In order to avoid problems, it is advisable to control oil level every time the
vehicle is used.
03_01
Engineoillevelcheck (03_01)
Check oil level every time the vehicle is used, with cold engine. The level should be
between the MAX and MIN marks on the sight glass shown in figure; the stand should
be firm on an even surface during the check.
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, wait at least
10 minutes after the engine has been stopped so as to get the correct level.
CAUTION
RUNNING THE ENGINE WITH INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION OR WITH THE IN-
ADEQUATE LUBRICANTS ACCELERATES WEAR AND TEAR OF THE MOVING
PARTS AND CAN CAUSE IRRETRIEVABLE DAMAGE.
Characteristic
Engine oil
Capacity: ~ 850 cm³
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