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03_20

- Remove the battery compartment cover.

The battery is the electrical device requiring the closest monitoring and most diligent
maintenance.

WARNING

USED BATTERIES ARE HARMFUL FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. COLLECTION
AND DISPOSAL SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULA-
TIONS IN FORCE.

CAUTION

ELECTROLYTE CONTAINS SULPHURIC ACID: AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES,
SKIN AND CLOTHES. IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL CONTACT, RINSE WITH ABUN-
DANT WATER AND CONSULT A DOCTOR.

CAUTION

IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM, NEVER DISCON-
NECT THE WIRING WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.

3 Maintenance

Summary of Contents for Liberty 50IE 2018

Page 1: ...hicle It also describes features details and devices to assure you that you have made the right choice We believe that if you follow our suggestions you will soon get to know your new vehicle well and...

Page 2: ...egular checks that should be carried out on the vehicle at an authorised Dealer or Service Centre The booklet also contains instructions for simple repairs Any operations not specifically described in...

Page 3: ...ing the environment Vehicle intactness The incomplete or non observance of these regulations leads to the risk of serious damage to the vehicle and sometimes even the invalidity of the guarantee The s...

Page 4: ...4...

Page 5: ...t up 29 Stopping the engine 30 Catalytic silencer 30 Stand 31 Automatic transmission 31 Safe driving 32 MAINTENANCE 35 Engine oil level 36 Engine oil level check 36 Engine oil top up 37 Engine oil cha...

Page 6: ...SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE 83 Scheduled servicing table 84 Recommended products 86 6...

Page 7: ...Liberty Chap 01 Vehicle 7...

Page 8: ...Dashboard 01_01 01_01 8 1 Vehicle...

Page 9: ...n switch B Bag hook C Saddle opening button D Horn button E Turn indicator switches F Headlight switch G Instrument panel H Throttle grip I Starter button L MODE key Analogue instrument panel 01_02 9...

Page 10: ...01_02 A Speedometer B Engine control warning light 10 1 Vehicle...

Page 11: ...is on or with the key in ON shows the current hour and minutes in the format hh mm Set the correct time as described in the paragraph Set functions hours minutes WARNING FOR SAFETY REASONS THE TIME S...

Page 12: ...uple of seconds to display the total and trip odometer TRIP A and TRIP B During the display of the trip odometer TRIP A or TRIP B with a long press of the MODE key the trip values are reset N B THE FO...

Page 13: ...e hour by short pressing the MODE key with a long press the set value is confirmed or present value if not modified and the minutes value in format mm starts flashing adjust the minutes by short press...

Page 14: ...h short pressures alternate the trip odometer when shown with a long pressure access the time adjusting mode when the total odometer is shown with a long pres sure set the measuring unit of the odomet...

Page 15: ...and case opening possible CLOSE 3 Ignition disabled extractable key mechanical anti theft device disabled Saddle opening and case opening disabled LOCK 4 Ignition disabled extractable key mechanical a...

Page 16: ..._16 Move the lever A of the turn signals switch to the left to position 1 to turn the left turn signals on the lever automatically goes back to 0 Move the lever A of the turn signals switch to the rig...

Page 17: ...witch A to 1 to turn the low beam lights on The position 2 activates the high beam flashing the switch automatically goes back to 1 CAUTION DO NOT REST OR TRANSPORT OBJECTS AND OR CLOTHING ON TOP OF T...

Page 18: ...up button 01_19 To start the engine pull either one of the two brake levers and press the starter button 01_20 Opening the saddle 01_20 01_21 To open the saddle place the ignition switch on OFF or ON...

Page 19: ...e to access the helmet compartment in an emergency 01_22 01_23 If there is no battery power supply proceed as following Put the ignition switch to OFF and press it to open the front case hatch 01_23 P...

Page 20: ...IN A SAFE PLACE AND NOT ON THE VEHICLE Identification 01_25 01_26 The identification numbers consist of a prefix stamped on the chassis and on the en gine followed by a number They must be quoted whe...

Page 21: ...er 01_26 ENGINE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The engine identification number is stamped in the rear part of the engine near the shock absorber lower support 01_27 Rear top box opening 01_27 Put the ignition...

Page 22: ...01_28 Bag clip 01_28 To use the bag hook mounted on the leg shield back plate it must be turned towards the saddle CAUTION Maximum applicable load 1 5 kg 22 1 Vehicle...

Page 23: ...Liberty Chap 02 Use 23...

Page 24: ...on of the front and rear brakes 02_02 Refuelling 02_02 02_03 02_04 Top up the fuel tank A with unleaded petrol When the fuel reaches the low fuel level the warning light on the instrument panel lights...

Page 25: ...VOID INHALING HARMFUL VAPOURS CAUTION ALWAYS USE PETROL WITH A MAXIMUM OF 10 BIOETHANOL CONTENT E10 DO NOT USE PETROL WITH AN ETHANOL CONTENT HIGHER THAN 10 THIS USE COULD DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM COMPO...

Page 26: ...CHECKED WHEN TYRES ARE COLD INCOR RECT TYRE PRESSURE CAUSES ABNORMAL TYRE WEAR AND MAKES RID ING DANGEROUS TYRES MUST BE REPLACED WHEN THE TREAD REACHES THE WEAR LIMITS SET FORTH BY LAW TYRE PRESSURE...

Page 27: ...ine 02_07 02_08 02_09 The vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission with direct drive so that starting is effected by turning the throttle grip to idle speed to start off from stationary positio...

Page 28: ...2_08 Wait for the engine control warning light to turn off 02_09 To start the engine press the starter button A after pulling either one of the two brake levers CAUTION DO NOT CARRY OUT THESE OPERATIO...

Page 29: ...WNHILL IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ENGINE IN ANY CASE IN ORDER TO PRESERVE THE ENGINE FROM PROLONGED OVER REVVING THE REVOLUTION LIMITER WILL BE ACTIVATED IF THE EN GINE SPEED EXCEEDS THE ESTABLISH...

Page 30: ...e extractable key CAUTION DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAN REACH ALWAYS TAKE CARE WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE THAT THE SI LENCER DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH FLAMMABLE MATERIAL...

Page 31: ...thanks to the adjustments made to engine speed and transmitted torque If you have to stop on an uphill slope traffic lights traffic jam etc only use the brake to keep the vehicle still leaving the mo...

Page 32: ...efficient the first time s you use them again When driving under conditions like this you should brake periodically 4 Do not brake hard on wet unmade or otherwise slippery road surfaces 5 When you nee...

Page 33: ...dangerous for driving safety CAUTION RIDING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL DRUGS OR CERTAIN MEDI CINES CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR ONESELF AND FOR OTHERS CAUTION ANY ELABORATION THAT MODIFIES THE V...

Page 34: ...34 2 Use...

Page 35: ...Liberty Chap 03 Maintenance 35...

Page 36: ...d problems it is advisable to control oil level every time the vehicle is used 03_01 Engine oil level check 03_01 03_02 Every time the vehicle is used visually inspect the level of the engine oil when...

Page 37: ...ut ever exceeding the MAX level Take your vehicle to an Authorised Service Centre to have the engine oil checked and if necessary topped up as indi cated in the scheduled maintenance table Engine oil...

Page 38: ...AS THEY ARE EQUIPPED TO DISPOSE OF USED OILS IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND LEGAL WAY 03_03 Hub oil level 03_03 03_04 03_05 Make sure there is oil in the rear hub according to the intervals specif...

Page 39: ...ELERATES THE WEAR AND TEAR OF THE MOVING PARTS AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE CAUTION USED OIL IS HARMFUL TO THE ENVIRONMENT COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS...

Page 40: ...d wear If this occurs go to an authorised work shop or at least a workshop adequately equipped to remove and refit tyres CAUTION TYRE PRESSURE SHOULD BE CHECKED WHEN TYRES ARE COLD INCOR RECT TYRE PRE...

Page 41: ...remove the spark plug proceed as follows Lift the saddle and undo the cover upper fixing screw from both sides of the vehicle 03_08 Undo the spark plug access cover lower fixing screws from both side...

Page 42: ...ing When refitting the plug tighten it manually being sure to insert it at the right angle Use the wrench only to tighten it CAUTION THE SPARK PLUG MUST BE REMOVED WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD THE USE OF S...

Page 43: ...SED BY THE VERY POWERFUL IGNITION SYS TEM CAUTION THE USE OF SPARK PLUGS OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED OR A SHIELDLESS SPARK PLUG CAP COULD CAUSE DISTURBANCES TO THE SYS TEM 03_13 CAUTION WHEN FITTING...

Page 44: ...ws Rest the vehicle on its centre stand and with the handlebars perfectly horizontal Con trol the level with the relative inspection sight glass A visible on the front side of the tank if the sight gl...

Page 45: ...bar 03_18 Undo the pump tank cover fixing screws Insert the required quantity of recommended brake fluid so the sight glass is completely full Under standard climatic conditions replace fluid as indic...

Page 46: ...EFFICIENT BRAKING NEVER USE BRAKE LIQUID FROM OPEN OR PARTIALLY USED CONTAINERS WARNING ONLY USE DOT 4 CLASSIFIED BRAKE FLUID BRAKE CIRCUIT FLUID IS HIGH LY CORROSIVE DO NOT LET IT COME INTO CONTACT W...

Page 47: ...VIRONMENT COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULA TIONS IN FORCE CAUTION ELECTROLYTE CONTAINS SULPHURIC ACID AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES SKIN AND CLOTHES IN CASE OF ACCIDEN...

Page 48: ...ndo the negative pole screw 03_22 Undo the positive pole screw 03_23 Remove the battery from its housing Place the new battery and proceed in reverse order of the removal CAUTION IT IS IMPORTANT TO OB...

Page 49: ...le components with constant power consumption The deterioration of the battery s performance is also the result of environmental conditions and how clean the terminals are To avoid any starting diffic...

Page 50: ...NCES MAY YOU DISCONNECT THE BATTERY LEADS WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING THIS CAN CAUSE IRREPARABLE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE S ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT WARNING USED BATTERIES ARE HARMFUL FOR THE ENVIRONMENT...

Page 51: ...27 SECONDARY FUSES The five secondary fuses are located under the front grille SECONDARY FUSES TABLE Fuse no 2 Threshold of operation 7 5 A Protected circuits battery powered engine control unit Fuse...

Page 52: ...powered accessories preparation turn indicator flasher stop light horn starter relay coil engine control unit Fuse No 6 Threshold of operation 7 5 A Protected circuits key powered Instrument panel hi...

Page 53: ...THE FUSE IT IS NECESSARY TO FIND AND SOLVE THE FAILURE THAT CAUSED IT TO BLOW DO NOT REPLACE THE FUSE WITH ANY ALTERNATIVE FORM OF CONDUC TOR CAUTION IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM NEV...

Page 54: ...CATIONS OF THE SYSTEM CAN CAUSE MALFUNCTIONING AND RISK OF FIRE CAUTION PROCEED WITH CAUTION DO NOT DAMAGE THE TABS AND OR THEIR CORRESPONDING SLOTS HAN DLE THE PLASTIC AND PAINTED COMPONENTS WITH CAR...

Page 55: ...mber spherical Power 12V 10W Quantity 1 RH 1 LH Rear indicator light bulb Type Spherical Power 12V 10W Quantity 1 RH 1 LH Rear tail light bulb Type Capless Power 12V 5W Quantity 2 Stop light bulb Type...

Page 56: ...nd on a flat ground Undo the rear screws fixing the handlebar front cover 03_33 Undo the front screw fixing the handlebar front cover Remove the front cover of the handlebar 03_34 Disconnect the conne...

Page 57: ...with a new bulb Follow the process in reverse order to refit N B IF MISTING IS NOTICED ON THE INSIDE OF THE HEADLAMP GLASS THIS DOES NOT INDICATE AN ABNORMALITY AND IS RELATED TO HUMIDITY AND OR LOW T...

Page 58: ...the tyres inflated to the prescribed pressure onto a flat surface 10 m away from a half lit white screen ensure that the longitudinal axis of the vehicle is perpendicular to the screen 2 Turn on the...

Page 59: ...THE VEHICLE IS USED Front direction indicators In the event of malfunction we recommend contacting an Authorised Service Cen tre for replacement FRONT TURN INDICATORS BULBS Front indicator light bulb...

Page 60: ...rier cover 03_41 Unscrew the upper fixing screw of the rear light assembly 03_42 Use a screwdriver remove the chromed covers from both sides of the vehicle Be careful not to damage them CAUTION PROCEE...

Page 61: ...ight assembly side fastening screw from both sides of the vehicle 03_44 Remove the rear light assembly from its seat 03_45 Turn the turn indicator lights bulb holder anticlockwise and remove it from i...

Page 62: ...b holder To refit proceed in reverse order REAR TURN INDICATOR BULBS Rear indicator light bulb Type Spherical Power 12V 10W Quantity 1 RH 1 LH 03_47 Remove the bulb holder from its seats CAUTION DO NO...

Page 63: ...aylight running lights bulb and replace it REAR DAYLIGHT BULBS Rear tail light bulb Type Capless Power 12V 5W Quantity 2 03_49 Turn the stop light bulb holder anticlockwise and remove it from its seat...

Page 64: ...AR QUICKLY WHEN THE HEADLIGHT IS TURNED ON IF HOWEVER THERE ARE DROPS OF WATER IT MIGHT MEAN SEEPAGE AND YOU SHOULD SEE AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE STOP LIGHT BULB Stop light bulb Type Spherical Powe...

Page 65: ...late light and replace it LICENCE PLATE LIGHT BULB Licence plate light Type Capless Power 12V 5W Quantity 1 03_53 Rear view mirrors 03_53 03_54 The mirrors can be set to the desired position by adjust...

Page 66: ...ing circuit or an irregular brake operation In this case particularly considering the importance of the brakes in terms of safety it is strongly recommended that you take the vehicle to an Authorised...

Page 67: ...rew lock nut A CAUTION BRAKING SHOULD BEGIN AFTER ABOUT 1 3 OF THE BRAKE LEVER STROKE 03_57 Puncture 03_57 The vehicle is equipped with Tubeless tyres When there is a puncture Tubeless tyres unlike ty...

Page 68: ...tructions in paragraph Battery Cleaning the vehicle 03_59 Use a low pressure jet of water to soften the caked dirt and mud deposited on the painted surfaces Once softened sponge off mud and dirt using...

Page 69: ...e the paint work may fall from trees CAUTION DETERGENTS POLLUTE WATER THEREFORE THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE WASHED IN AN AREA EQUIPPED FOR THE COLLECTION AND PURIFICATION OF THE LIQUIDS USED WARNING NEVER W...

Page 70: ...40 C DO NOT DIRECT THE JET AT THE THROTTLE BODY THE ELECTRIC CABLES THE COOLING SLITS IN THE TRANSMISSION COVER AND THE SPIRAL COVER THE FUEL TANK CAP 03_59 WARNING WHEN CLEANING THE VEHICLE WITH A PR...

Page 71: ...Check that the electrodes are properly adjusted 0 7 0 8 mm Check that the electrodes are clean Check the spark plug insulator replace the spark plug if the insulator is cracked or broken If the spark...

Page 72: ...hoes Contact an Authorised Service Centre incorrect rear brake adjustment Adjust INEFFICIENT SUSPENSION Inefficient shock absorbers oil leakage deteriorated end of stroke buffers Contact an Authorised...

Page 73: ...STAND DOES NOT RETURN TO POSITION Presence of dirt Clean and grease 73 3 Maintenance...

Page 74: ...74 3 Maintenance...

Page 75: ...Liberty Chap 04 Technical data 75...

Page 76: ...Data 04_01 04_01 76 4 Technical data...

Page 77: ...ual piston floating calliper Rear brake 140 mm mechanically operated drum brake controlled from LH handlebar lever Wheel rim type Light alloy Front wheel 16 x 2 15 Rear wheel 14 x 2 50 Front tyre Tube...

Page 78: ...eed of 25 km h 2 6 kW at 5500 rpm Compression ratio 12 0 5 1 Timing system 3 valves 2 inlet 1 exhaust single overhead camshaft chain driven Idle speed 1900 100 rpm Lubrication Wet crankcase Lobe pump...

Page 79: ...support stopper Fuel Unleaded petrol max E10 95 RON Spark plug NGK CR8EB Exhaust silencer Absorption type exhaust muffler with catalytic converter Emissions compliance EURO 3 CAPACITY Engine oil 850...

Page 80: ...80 4 Technical data...

Page 81: ...Liberty Chap 05 Spare parts and accessories 81...

Page 82: ...SPARE PARTS CAUSES YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS TO EXPIRE WARNING PIAGGIO MARKETS ITS OWN LINE OF ACCESSORIES THAT ARE RECOG NISED AND GUARANTEED FOR USE IT IS THEREFORE ESSENTIAL TO CON TACT AN AUTHORISED SE...

Page 83: ...Liberty Chap 06 Scheduled maintenance 83...

Page 84: ...paired immediately It is necessary to have your vehicle serviced to the prescribed intervals of time even if you have not reached the predicted mileage Services must be performed punctually at the co...

Page 85: ...system I I I Brake fluid I I I I I I I I R Engine oil R I R I R I R R R Hub oil I I I I I Headlight direction adjustment I I I Brake pads I I I I I I I I Sliding shoes CVT rollers I R I Tyre pressure...

Page 86: ...its vehicles Use lubricants and liquids having specifi cations that are equivalent or superior to the recommended products These indica tions also apply when topping up fluid levels TABLE OF RECOMMEND...

Page 87: ...s 2 UN 1950 Page 9022 EM 25 89 UNIT OF MEASURE CONVERSION ENGLISH SYSTEM TO INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM IS 1 Inch in 25 4 Millimetres mm 1 Foot ft 0 305 Metre m 1 Mile mi 1 609 Kilometre km 1 US Gallon US ga...

Page 88: ...88 6 Scheduled maintenance...

Page 89: ...rn 17 Hub oil 38 I Identification 20 Instrument panel 9 K Keys 20 L Light switch 17 M Maintenance 35 83 Mirrors 65 P Puncture 67 R Recommended products 86 Refuelling 24 S Saddle 18 19 Scheduled mainte...

Page 90: ...nts parts or accessory supplies which it deems necessary to improve the product or which are required for manufacturing or commercial reasons Not all the versions shown in this publication are availab...

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