PIAGGIO MP3 250 i.e. User Manual Download

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housing with forced air circulation
cooling.

Lubrication

Engine lubrication with lobe pump
(inside crankcase) controlled by a
chain with double filter: mesh and
paper.

Cooling

Forced fluid circulation, with
engine driven pump; 3-way
thermostat to pump intake.

Front suspension

The tilt mechanism is composed of
an articulated parallelogram
suspension with die-cast
aluminium control arms and two
side headstocks plus shock
absorbers with hydraulic locking
system.

Rear suspension

Single arm with two double-acting
hydraulic shock absorbers and
preloading adjustable to 4
positions.

Front wheel

Alloy rims: 12" x 3.00"

Rear wheel

Alloy rim: 12"x 3.50"

Front tyre

Without inner tube 120/70-12" 51P

Rear tyre

Without inner tube: 130/70-12" 62P

Front brake

Ø 240 mm double disk with
hydraulic control activated by the
handlebar right-hand lever.

Rear brake

Ø 240 mm disc brake with
hydraulic control activated by the
handlebar left-side lever.

Chassis

Tubular and sheet steel.

4 Technical data

Summary of Contents for MP3 250 i.e.

Page 1: ...s information tips and precautions for using your scooter 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...

Page 2: ...regular 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 i...

Page 3: ...nt 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 signs that you see...

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Page 5: ...ment by remote control 26 Opening the saddle to access the helmet compartment in an emergency 27 Opening of top box 28 Identification 28 USE 29 Checks 30 Refuelling 31 Tyre pressure 33 Shock absorbers...

Page 6: ...t compartment lighting bulb 72 Rear view mirrors 73 Front and rear disc brake 73 Puncture 74 Periods of inactivity 75 Cleaning the vehicle 75 TECHNICAL DATA 81 Kit equipment 85 SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSO...

Page 7: ...MP3 250 i e Chap 01 Vehicle 7...

Page 8: ...01_01 01_02 8 1 Vehicle...

Page 9: ...E Turn indicator switch F Headlight switch G Rear brake lever H Horn button I Engine cut off switch L Mode switch M Emergency turn indicator switch N Analogue instrument panel O Indicator unit P Bag h...

Page 10: ...panel 01_03 A Led immobilizer anti theft device B Speedometer with twin scale km h and mph C CLOCK switch D Digital display E Front suspension locking system warning light if available F SET switch G...

Page 11: ...injection system failure warning light M Low fuel warning light N Engine stop warning light D Turn indicator warning light P Low oil pressure warning light Q Front suspension locking system failure wa...

Page 12: ...ock push and hold the CLOCK button longer than 3 seconds The numbers showing the hours will begin flashing Set the hour using the SET button Push the CLOCK button again and the minutes numbers start f...

Page 13: ...otal odometer gauge B BELT maintenance icon C SERVICE maintenance icon D Engine coolant temperature indicator E Trip odometer gauge A B and ambient temperature selected with the MODE button F TIME DAT...

Page 14: ...pressed and cannot be pressed when released 2 OFF Ignition disabled extractable key mechanical antitheft device dis abled and enabled disabled parking brake 3 ON Ready to start non extractable key me...

Page 15: ...ors 01_09 Lever towards S Left turn indicator is switched on Lever towards D Right turn indicator is switched on The lever B automatically returns to 0 and the turn indicators remain on press the leve...

Page 16: ...lashing light button 01_12 It enables the activation of the 4 turn indicators simultaneously The control M can be enabled only with the key set to ON but once enabled it keeps functioning even if the...

Page 17: ...ress the G switch to start the engine Warning in vehicles fitted with a suspension locking system the vehicle will start but will remain at idling speed if the rider is not seated on the saddle in rid...

Page 18: ...cks the starter key and only if this key is recognised will the immobilizer system allow the scooter to be started Keys 01_16 01_17 01_18 Two types of keys come with the vehicle The red handgrip key A...

Page 19: ...G LOSING THE RED KEY PREVENTS ANY REPAIRS OF THE PIAGGIO IMMOBIL IZER SYSTEM AND THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT WARNING KEEP THE CODE CARD AND THE RED HANDGRIP KEY IN A SAFE PLACE NOT ON YOUR VEHICLE 01_19 1...

Page 20: ...code is not recognised turn the key first to OFF and then to ON if the lock cannot be disabled try with the other key supplied red coloured If the engine cannot be started contact an Authorised Piagg...

Page 21: ...n OFF position and turn it to ON After 1 3 seconds turn the key to OFF again and pull it out Intermediate step black key After pulling out the red key insert the black key within 10 seconds and prompt...

Page 22: ...d Service Centre The remote control is powered by inner batteries that get discharged after extended used If the green LED turns on when the button is pressed the remote control is working properly Yo...

Page 23: ...OUT THESE OPERATIONS WITHIN THE INDICATED TIMES WILL RESULT IN THE AUTOMATIC CANCELLATION OF THE PROCESS FOR PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROLLED KEYS WARNING AVOID PRESSING THE REMOTE CONTROL BUTTON MOR...

Page 24: ...JUST TURN THE KEY TO ON TO REACTIVATE THE RECEIVER 01_22 01_23 Accessing the fuel tank 01_22 01_23 To open the fuel tank cover set the key to OFF or ON then press and turn it clockwise 24 1 Vehicle...

Page 25: ...used in case of rain Lift the saddle and extract the cover from its housing then extend it over the whole length of the saddle starting from the front end do not over stretch the cover to avoid teari...

Page 26: ...the remote control The saddle cannot be opened only when the key is set to ON WARNING OBJECTS INAPPROPRIATELY ARRANGED INSIDE THE HELMET COMPARTMENT MAY DEFORM THE SADDLE CAUSING THE COURTESY LIGHT T...

Page 27: ...TE CONTROL SECTION TO REPLACE BATTERIES 01_28 01_29 Opening the saddle to access the helmet compartment in an emergency 01_28 01_29 If the remote control battery or the vehicle battery is discharged f...

Page 28: ...espectively followed by a number These numbers must always be indi cated on spare parts requests To read the chassis number remove the relevant port A in the helmet compartment We recommend checking t...

Page 29: ...MP3 250 i e Chap 02 Use 29...

Page 30: ...for front and rear brakes 3 That tyres are properly inflated 4 The correct functioning of tail lights headlamp turn indicators stop light and license plate light 5 The correct functioning of front an...

Page 31: ...uel tank cap and remove the cap T Recommended fuel Unleaded petrol 95 octane min The instrument H indicates fuel level and the warning light M indicates the reserve WARNING SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE BEFOR...

Page 32: ...EMPTY LACK OF FUEL CAN DAM AGE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAUTION USING NON RECOMMENDED PETROL REDUCES THE EFFICIENCY OF THE EX HAUST AND FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEMS CAUTION DO NOT USE THE VEHICLE TO THE COMPLET...

Page 33: ...apacity 12 l approximate value Fuel reserve 2 l approx 02_03 Tyre pressure 02_03 Check the tyre pressure and wear periodically roughly every 500 km The tyres are equipped with wear indicators the tyre...

Page 34: ...nd passenger 1 8 bar Rear tyre pressure rider Rear tyre pressure rider 2 bar Rear wheel pressure rider and passenger Rear tyre pressure rider and passenger 2 4 bar 02_04 Shock absorbers adjustment 02_...

Page 35: ...E RECOMMEND WEARING GLOVES WHILE CARRYING OUT THIS OPERA TION IN ORDER TO AVOID INJURIES WARNING WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND NOT TO ADJUST BOTH SHOCK ABSORBERS WITH DIFFERENT PRELOADING Running in DURING TH...

Page 36: ...PLY WITH THE RULES LISTED ABOVE 02_05 Starting up the engine 02_05 The vehicle is supplied with an ignition cut off system activated by the emergency cut off switch The engine cannot be started if the...

Page 37: ...s if the vehicle has a front suspension locking system a sensor placed under the saddle will prevent vehicle motion but not ignition if the rider is not seated in riding position 1 Rest the vehicle on...

Page 38: ...LE IS MOVING UNBURNED FUEL COULD ENTER THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND BURN CAUSING IT TO OVERHEAT AND POSSIBLY DESTROYING IT CAUTION NEITHER PUSH THE STARTER BUTTON NOR TURN THE KEY SWITCH TO ON WHEN THE...

Page 39: ...S THE ESTABLISHED THRESHOLD WARNING AFTER A LONG DISTANCE COVERED AT THE MAXIMUM SPEED DO NOT STOP THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY BUT LET IT RUN AT IDLE FOR A FEW SECONDS Difficult start up In the rare case o...

Page 40: ...OTER THAT THE EXHAUST DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH FLAMMABLE MATERIALS TO AVOID SERIOUS BURNS CAUTION DO NOT SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING UN BURNED FUEL COULD ENTER THE CATALYT...

Page 41: ...ater than 25 Observe the following precautions if the clutch overheats 1 Do not continue riding in such conditions 2 Let the clutch cool down with the engine at idle speed for a few minutes Safe drivi...

Page 42: ...CIDENTS RIDE VERY CAREFULLY AFTER ADDING ACCESSORIES AND WHILE CARRYING LUGGAGE ADDING ACCES SORIES AND LUGGAGE CAN REDUCE THE VEHICLE S STABILITY PERFORM ANCE AND SAFETY DURING USE WARNING NEVER RIDE...

Page 43: ...YOU TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE CAUTION ANY CHANGES TO THE VEHICLE PERFORMANCE AS WELL AS ALTERATIONS TO ORIGINAL STRUCTURAL PARTS IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN BY LAW AND RENDERS THE VEHICLE NO LONGER CO...

Page 44: ...s vehicle tilting when the T switch is pressed The vehicle can be stopped without your feet touching the ground The warning light E starts flashing when the key switch is set to ON This means that the...

Page 45: ...warning light E is off With engine on system locked and warning light E on the suspension locking sys tem is disengaged automatically and the warning light E turns off when the throttle is twisted to...

Page 46: ...OF ENGINE FAILURE DISCHARGED BATTERY AVOID PULLING THE VEHICLE WITH THE LOCKING SYSTEM ENGAGED WITH THE LOCKING SYSTEM ENGAGED AND THE ENGINE OFF AVOID MOV ING THE VEHICLE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 5 Km h WARNI...

Page 47: ...here is a failure in the front suspension locking system Therefore it is necessary to take your vehicle to a Piaggio Service Center If the front suspension is locked it can be unlocked by quickly oper...

Page 48: ...48 2 Use...

Page 49: ...MP3 250 i e Chap 03 Maintenance 49...

Page 50: ...de 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...

Page 51: ...top up should be carried out with around 600 650 cc of oil from cap A Then start up the scooter leave it running for a few minutes and switch it off after five minutes check the level and if necessary...

Page 52: ...t the vehicle onto its centre stand on level ground 2 Unscrew the dipstick A dry it with a clean cloth and then reinsert it screwing it fully into place 3 Pull out the dipstick to control that the oil...

Page 53: ...OSAL SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENT REGULATIONS CAUTION AN EXCESSIVE QUANTITY OF OIL CAN LEAD TO LEAKAGE WHICH MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE AND THE WHEEL TO GET DIRTY CAUTION WHEN REPLACING...

Page 54: ...Y BALANCED TYRES CAN LEAD TO DANGEROUS STEERING VIBRATIONS Characteristic Front tyre pressure rider Front tyre pressure rider 1 6 bar Front tyre pressure rider and passenger Front tyre pressure rider...

Page 55: ...til it is finger tight 4 Only use the wrench to lock it in place 5 Place hood A fully over the spark plug 6 Refit the port making sure the rear hook is inserted WARNING THE SPARK PLUG MUST BE REMOVED...

Page 56: ...d small blasts of compressed air 3 Impregnate the sponge with a mixture of 50 petrol and 50 specified oil 4 Gently squeeze the filter element let it drip and then refit it CAUTION IF THE VEHICLE IS US...

Page 57: ...cold fol lowing the methods indicated below a Rest the vehicle in vertical position on the stand and remove the screw of the ex pansion tank cap shown in the photo b Remove the expansion tank cover A...

Page 58: ...lene glycol based antifreeze fluid CUNA NC 956 16 03_13 Checking the brake oil level 03_13 The front and rear brake fluid reservoirs are both positioned on the handlebars Pro ceed as follows 1 Place t...

Page 59: ...ontact your nearest PIAGGIO dealer or an authorised service centre WARNING ONLY USE DOT 4 CLASS BRAKE FLUIDS COOLING SYSTEM FLUIDS ARE HIGHLY CORROSIVE MAKE SURE THAT IT DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT WIT...

Page 60: ...R TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM NEVER DISCON NECT THE WIRING WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING Use of a new battery Make sure that the terminals are connected correctly CAUTION DO NOT REVERSE THE...

Page 61: ...make sure that all terminals are properly connected 03_16 03_17 Fuses 03_16 03_17 03_18 The electrical system has twelve fuses divided in two fuse boxes to protect the different installation circuits...

Page 62: ...tery compartment Fuse No 2 Capacity 20A Protected circuits battery powered fuse No 7 live fuses No 8 No 9 No 10 No 11 Location battery compartment Fuse No 3 if present Capacity 20A Protected circuits...

Page 63: ...lectrical fan Location battery compartment Fuse No 6 Capacity 3A Protected circuits Battery powered injection control unit Location battery compartment Fuse No 7 Capacity 7 5 A Protected circuits Batt...

Page 64: ...No 11 Capacity 7 5A Protected circuits Live ECU parking lever antitheft device instrument panel headlight remote control horn remote control Location footrest Fuse No 12 Capacity 7 5A Protected circui...

Page 65: ...icator bulb Type ALL GLASS Power 12V 5W Quantity 2 RHS 2 LHS Rear tail light bulb Type ALL GLASS Power 12V 5W Quantity 1 RHS 1 LHS Stop light bulb Type SPHERICAL Power 12V 10W Quantity 2 License plate...

Page 66: ...3 Remove the two headlamp upper fixing screws B 4 Remove the two grille front fixing screws C 5 Remove the two screws D located under the grille 6 Remove the two screws E located inside the front shie...

Page 67: ...y central cover 3 Turn on the headlight and check that the limit of the projected light beam is not over 9 10 or below 7 10 of the distance from the ground to the centre of the vehicle head light 4 Ot...

Page 68: ...03_24 03_25 03_26 68 3 Maintenance...

Page 69: ...03_27 03_28 03_29 69 3 Maintenance...

Page 70: ...ts fitting 03_32 Rear optical unit 03_32 03_33 03_34 03_35 Open the rear case cover remove the two screws D and then the other four fixing screws D to pull out the headlight assembly from its fitting...

Page 71: ...03_33 03_34 03_35 71 3 Maintenance...

Page 72: ...e figure without damaging the plastic parts Next slide off the bulb holder Remove the bulb afterwards 03_38 Helmet compartment lighting bulb 03_38 Open the rear boot and insert a small plain slot scre...

Page 73: ...aking system In this case mainly due to the importance of brakes to guarantee safe riding conditions the vehicle should be taken to an Authorised Service Centre or Dealer CAUTION THE BRAKING ACTION SH...

Page 74: ...yres without inner tube In the event of a puncture contrary to the situation with a tyre with inner tube the tyre deflates more slowly resulting in a greater steering safety In the event of a puncture...

Page 75: ...the engine Operate the starter button 1 2 times for roughly 1 second to turn the engine over slowly then insert the spark plug again 4 Empty all fuel spread antirust grease on the unpainted metal par...

Page 76: ...NEL CASO CHE NON SIA POSSIBILE EFFETTUARE TALE OPERAZIONE IN UN ALTRO MODO NECESSARIO USARE SOLAMENTE IL GETTO A VENTAGLIO NON AVVICINARE LA LANCIA A MENO DI 2 FT 60 CM NON USARE ACQUA A TEMPERATURE S...

Page 77: ...VICE CENTRE STARTING FAILURE Emergency switch in OFF Set the switch back to ON Fuse blown Replace the blown fuse and have the vehicle checked by an Authorised Service Centre IGNITION PROBLEM Faulty sp...

Page 78: ...ction Removing the air filter INSUFFICIENT BRAKING Greasy disc Worn pads Faulty braking system Presence of air in the front and rear brake circuit Contact an Authorised Service Centre INEFFICIENT SUSP...

Page 79: ...STAND DOES NOT RETURN TO POSITION Presence of dirt Clean and grease 79 3 Maintenance...

Page 80: ...80 3 Maintenance...

Page 81: ...MP3 250 i e Chap 04 Technical data 81...

Page 82: ...jection system with variable timing and separate HV coil Fuel supply throttle valve dia 32 mm and single injector Transmission With automatic expandable pulley variator with torque server V belt self...

Page 83: ...two side headstocks plus shock absorbers with hydraulic locking system Rear suspension Single arm with two double acting hydraulic shock absorbers and preloading adjustable to 4 positions Front wheel...

Page 84: ...ity 2 0 l Rear hub oil 250 cc Exhaust muffler Twin three way catalytic converter MP3 250 I E ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Engine single cylinder four stroke Bore x stroke 72 x 60 mm Cubic capacity 244 29 cm...

Page 85: ...in screwdriver one flat wrench 13 mm one special spanner for adjusting the rear shock absorbers one plastic gripper for removing the fuses The tools are stored under the saddle in the compartment prov...

Page 86: ...86 4 Technical data...

Page 87: ...MP3 250 i e Chap 05 Spare parts and accessories 87...

Page 88: ...LY WHEN IT IS FITTED WITH ACCESSORIES OR WITH UNUSUAL LOADS WARNING IT IS ALSO RECOMMENDED THAT ORIGINAL PIAGGIO SPARE PARTS BE USED AS THESE ARE THE ONLY ONES OFFERING YOU THE SAME QUALITY GUARAN TEE...

Page 89: ...h THE SCOOTER CAN BE RIDDEN AT A HIGHER SPEED WITHOUT THE ACCESSO RIES MENTIONED BEFORE WITHIN THE LIMITS ESTABLISHED BY LAW IF THERE SHOULD BE NOT PIAGGIO ACCESSORIES INSTALLED OR AN ABNOR MAL LOAD O...

Page 90: ...CLE CAN SERIOUSLY DAMAGE ITS COMPONENTS AND AFFECT THE CORRECT FUNCTIONING OF THE VEHICLE AND HARM THE USER 90 5 Spare parts and accessories...

Page 91: ...MP3 250 i e Chap 06 Programmed maintenance 91...

Page 92: ...heduled service to solve it All scheduled maintenance services must be carried out at the specified times even if the stated mileage has not yet been reached Carrying out scheduled services on time is...

Page 93: ...00 KM 35000 KM 45 000 KM 55 000 KM 65 000 KM 75 000 KM Engine oil level check top up Brake pads check condition and wear AFTER 10 000 KM 50 000 KM 70 000 KM Safety locks check Throttle lever adjustmen...

Page 94: ...Tilt locking gripper control cable adjustment AFTER 20 000 KM 35 000 KM 50 000 KM 65 000 KM 80 000 KM Driving Belt replacement AFTER 20 000 KM 40 000 KM 80 000 KM Spark plug replacement Throttle leve...

Page 95: ...ions check Steering Check Tilt locking gripper control cable adjustment 30 000 KM Safety locks check Throttle lever adjustment Air filter clean Engine oil change Electrical system and battery check Co...

Page 96: ...e lever adjustment Air filter clean Engine oil change Valve clearance check Electrical system and battery check Coolant level check Brake fluid level check Engine oil replacement Hub oil change Brake...

Page 97: ...ol Oil for 4 stroke engines AGIP FILTER OIL Oil for air filter sponge Mineral oil with specific additives for increased adhesiveness AGIP GP 330 Calcium complex soap based grease with NLGI 2 ISO L XBC...

Page 98: ...98 6 Programmed maintenance...

Page 99: ...Headlight 66 Horn 15 Hub oil 52 I Identification 28 Immobilizer 18 21 Instrument panel 10 K Key switch 14 Keys 18 L Light switch 16 M Maintenance 13 49 91 92 Mirrors 73 S Saddle 22 25 27 Scheduled ma...

Page 100: ...s or accessory supplies which it considers necessary to improve the product or which are required for manufacturing or construction reasons Not all versions shown in this publication are available in...

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