PIAGGIO X10 350ie Executive, Owner'S Manual

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Engine oil level
In 4-stroke engines, engine oil is used to lubricate the distribution elements, the bush-
es and the thermal group.
An insufficient quantity of oil can cause serious damage
to the engine. In all four-stroke engines, a loss of efficiency in oil performance and
certain consumption should be considered normal. Consumption can particularly re-
flect the conditions of use (i.e. when driving at 'full acceleration' all the time, oil
consumption increases). The replacement intervals provided for by the maintenance
programme are defined depending on the total content of oil in the engine and the
average consumption measured following standardised methods.
In order to prevent any problems, we recommend checking oil level more fre-
quently than indicated in the Scheduled Maintenance table or before setting off
on long journeys. The scooter is, however, equipped with an oil pressure warn-
ing light on the instrument panel.
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 the
engine is cold (after
completely unscrewing the oil cap/dipstick). The oil level should
be somewhere between the MAX and MIN index marks on the level rod; « A »; while
the oil is being checked, the vehicle must be resting on its centre stand on an even,
horizontal surface.
If the check is carried out after the vehicle has been used, and therefore with a hot
engine, the level 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.
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