PIAGGIO PORTER 1.3 16V 2008, Service Manual

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N.B.
- PAY ATTENTION NOT TO MAKE MISTAKES DURING FIT-
TING OF THESE THREE SHAFTS.
4 . The gear control fork and the heads of the gear
are different by their external image, as it is shown
in the figure. Therefore, pay attention not to make
any mistakes while fitting this fork and this gear
head.
Fork No. 1: 1st and 2nd
Fork No. 2: 3rd and 4th
Fork No. 3: 5th and reverse gear
- IT IS ADVISABLE TO MAKE A TEMPORARY FITTING
(FROM BENCH) OF THE GEAR CONTROL FORK AND REL-
EVANT HEADS, THEN CHECK THAT THE COUPLING AND
FITTING DIRECTION ARE CORRECT. THEN PROCEED
WITH THE FITTING.
Fitting the gear control fork and the relevant
shaft
Apply engine oil where it is required. Carry out op-
erations according to the procedures provided be-
low. Proceed as follows
1. Insert temporarily a new spring grooved pin in
all the gear control forks and heads, so that the
shaft can be easily guided.
2. Fit the gear control fork of the third and the fourth
gear on the hub sleeve and insert the shaft of this
fork.
- MAKE SURE THAT THE GEAR IS IN NEUTRAL POSITION.
- IN ORDER TO INSERT A SPRING GROOVED PIN WITH-
OUT JAMMING, IT IS ADVISABLE TO PREPARE A GUIDE
PIN WITH A 4.0 MM OUTSIDE DIAMETER AND A 50.00 MM
LENGTH.
- CARRY OUT FITTING OPERATIONS AFTER CHECKING
THE CORRECT FITTING POSITION OF THE GEAR CON-
TROL FORK AND HEAD AND THE RELEVANT PROPER
POSITION REGARDING THE GEARS
PORTER 1.3 16V
Gear-box
GE - 589