PIAGGIO MP3 LT 400 i.e., Instruction Manual

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laden on steep slopes or starting off with driver and passenger at slopes greater 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 driving
Some simple tips are provided below that will enable you to use your vehicle on a daily
basis, confidently and safely. Your skill and your mechanical knowledge are the basis
of safe riding. We recommend trying out the vehicle in traffic-free zones in order to
acquire a good knowledge of the vehicle it self.
1 . Before riding off, remember to put on your helmet and fasten it correctly.
2. Reduce speed on rough roads and ride with care.
3. After riding on a long stretch of wet road without using the brakes, braking can be
poor at the beginning. In these conditions, it is a good idea to apply the brakes from
time to time.
4 . Avoid setting off by mounting the vehicle while it is resting on the support. In any
case, the rear wheel should not be turning when in comes into contact with the ground,
in order to avoid abrupt departures.
5. When riding the vehicle on roads with sand, mud, snow mixed with salt, etc., we
recommend that you clean the brake disc frequently with a non-aggressive detergent
in order to avoid the formation of abrasive build-ups in the holes, which could result
in early wear of brake pads.
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