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03_06

Tyres (03_06)

WARNING

THE WHEELS FITTED WITH TYRES SHOULD ALWAYS BE BALANCED. RIDING
THE VEHICLE WITH VERY LOW TYRE PRESSURE OR WITH INCORRECTLY
BALANCED TYRES CAN LEAD TO DANGEROUS STEERING VIBRATIONS.

CAUTION

THE USE OF TYRES OTHER THAN THOSE INDICATED MAY CAUSE INSTABIL-
ITY. IT IS HIGHLY ADVISABLE TO USE ORIGINAL PIAGGIO TYRES.

Characteristic

Front wheel pressure (basic model)

Front wheel inflation pressure (basic model): 2.0 bar

Front wheel pressure (model with accessories)

Front tyre inflation pressure (model with accessories): 2.3 bar

3 Maintenance

Summary of Contents for X8 250 i.e

Page 1: ...rmation tips and precautions for using your vehicle 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 w...

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...

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Page 5: ...entinane mergency 23 Identification 24 Reartopboxopeningbutton 25 USE 27 Checks 28 Refuelling 28 Tyrepressure 30 Shockabsorbersadjustment 31 Runningin 32 Startinguptheengine 33 Precautions 34 Difficul...

Page 6: ...lmetcompartmentlightingbulb 69 Rear viewmirrors 69 Frontandreardiscbrake 69 Puncture 70 delveicolo 71 Cleaningthevehicle 72 TECHNICALDATA 77 Toolkit 81 SPAREPARTSANDACCESSORIES 83 Warnings 84 SCHEDULE...

Page 7: ...X8 250 i e Chap 01 Vehicle 7...

Page 8: ...rter button C Throttle control D Front brake lever E Turn indicator switch F Headlight switch G Rear brake lever H Horn button I Engine cut off switch L Boot opening switch M Saddle opening button N I...

Page 9: ...l warning light E Left turn signal warning light H Low fuel warning light I Lights ON warning light L High beam warning light M Low oil pressure warning light N Helmet compartment light ON warning lig...

Page 10: ...utton pressed to rapidly increase the time Settingthehour minutesfunction Pressing the RES key increases the minutes of the indicated time one by one Hold the RES key down to increase the numbers fast...

Page 11: ...e key and turn it to OFF CAUTION DO NOT TURN THE KEY TO LOCK OR KEY OFF WHILE RIDING 01_06 Switchdirectionindicators 01_06 Lever towards S Left turn indicator is switched on Lever towards D Right turn...

Page 12: ...01_07 Hornbutton 01_07 Push the C button to sound the horn 01_08 Lightswitch 01_08 0 Low beam light 1 High beam light 2 Passing flashing 12 1 Vehicle...

Page 13: ...utton 01_10 Functioning of the engine cut off switch I 0 OFF 1 RUN Theimmobilizersystem In order to enhance theft protection the vehicle is equipped with a PIAGGIO IMMO BILIZER electronic engine locki...

Page 14: ...ome maintenance operations For this reason it is advised that it be used only in exceptional circumstances The black key B single copy supplied is used for normal operations such as engine start up op...

Page 15: ...Gilera Service Centre Operation Every time the starter key is removed in the OFF or LOCK position the safety system activates the immobilizer system Turning the key to ON disables the engine lock prov...

Page 16: ...TROL UNIT MEMORY VIOLENT SHOCKS MAY AFFECT THE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS OF THE KEY IF OWNERSHIP OF THE VEHICLE IS TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER PERSON THE KEY WITH THE RED GRIP AS WELL AS THE OTHER KEYS AND THE...

Page 17: ...tion should be performed within 10 seconds of pulling out the previous key Leave it in this position for 1 to 3 seconds and return it to the OFF position Properprogrammingcheck Insert the red key disa...

Page 18: ...n slot screwdriver at one point on the edge and slide it all around When the remote control is open remove the two batteries from the contact terminal Install the two new CR1616 3V batteries with the...

Page 19: ...YS WARNING AVOID PRESSING THE REMOTE CONTROL BUTTON MORE THAN ONCE WHEN FAR AWAY FROM THE SCOOTER THE SYNCHRONISM BETWEEN THE RE MOTE CONTROL AND THE RECEIVER CAN BE IMPAIRED SHOULD THIS BE THE CASE R...

Page 20: ...MAY RESULT IN PARTIAL DIS CHARGE OF THE BATTERY 01_18 Thesaddle 01_18 01_19 01_20 The saddle is supplied with a protection cover which may be used in case of rain Lift the saddle and extract the cove...

Page 21: ...ngthesaddletoaccessthehelmetcompartmentbyremoteco ntrol When the key is in LOCK or OFF position you can open the saddle using the remote control The saddle cannot be opened only when the key is set to...

Page 22: ...E OPENING THE SADDLE WITH REMOTE CONTROL SECTION TO REPLACE BATTERIES N B PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION WHEN PLACING OBJECTS ON THE SADDLE AS THE AUTOMATIC OPENING OF THE SADDLE CAN CAUSE THEM TO FALL 01_21 O...

Page 23: ...PRIATELY PLACED INSIDE THE HELMET COMPARTMENT MAY DEFORM THE SADDLE AND PREVENT THE COURTESY LIGHT FROM TURNING OFF WHICH MAY RESULT IN BATTERY DISCHARGE 01_23 For scooters with one lever With the key...

Page 24: ...hassis and engine B respectively 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 pl...

Page 25: ...n key switch is turned onto either the ON or OFF position or the engine is running it is possible to open the boot door electrically pressing button N Should the electrical opening fail please use lev...

Page 26: ...26 1 Vehicle...

Page 27: ...X8 250 i e Chap 02 Use 27...

Page 28: ...ear brakes 6 The oil level in the gearcase 7 Engine oil level 8 The coolant level 02_01 Refuelling 02_01 02_02 Fuel By pressing the switch key with the key in OFF or ON open the tank cover to reach th...

Page 29: ...NK ALMOST EMPTY LACK OF FUEL CAN DAMAGE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAUTION USING NON RECOMMENDED PETROL REDUCES THE EFFICIENCY OF THE EXHAUST AND FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEMS WARNING IT IS HIGHLY INADVISABLE TO R...

Page 30: ...shop or at least a workshop equipped to perform the replacement CAUTION TYRE PRESSURE SHOULD BE CHECKED WHEN TYRES ARE COLD INCOR RECT TYRE PRESSURE CAUSES ABNORMAL TYRE WEAR AND MAKES RID ING DANGERO...

Page 31: ...ly Position 3 medium preloading rider and passenger Position 4 maximum preloading rider passenger and luggage In order to carry out this operation you will need to use the specific spanner in the kit...

Page 32: ...THE VEHICLE OVER 80 OF ITS MAX SPEED AVOID OPENING THE THROTTLE GRIP COMPLETELY OR KEEP ING A CONSTANT SPEED ALONG LONG SECTIONS OF ROAD AFTER THE FIRST 1000 KM INCREASE SPEED PROGRESSIVELY IF POSSIB...

Page 33: ...tches on automatically as soon as the engine is started In order to start the engine it is necessary to pull either the front D or the rear brake lever G while pressing the starting button B so to dis...

Page 34: ...ID SERIOUS BURNS CAUTION DO NOT SHUT OFF THE ENGINE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING UNBURNED FUEL COULD ENTER THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND BURN CAUSING THE CONVERTER TO OVERHEAT AND POSSIBLY DESTROYING IT...

Page 35: ...ith the gas hand grip partially or completely open It is however necessary once the engine is started to take your vehicle to an Authorised Service Centre to determine the cause of this problem and to...

Page 36: ...RTER TO OVERHEAT AND POSSIBLY DESTROYING IT WARNING TO START AFTER A LONG STATIONARY PERIOD OR IN SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS FULLY TWIST THE THROTTLE 2 3 TIMES BEFORE PRESSING THE STARTER BUTTON Stand...

Page 37: ...h flat roads and uphill If you have to stop up a hill traffic lights traffic jam etc use only the brake to keep the vehicle still leaving the engine running at idle speed Using the engine to keep the...

Page 38: ...e 4 Do not brake hard on wet dirt or slippery road surfaces 5 Avoid riding off by mounting the scooter when resting on the support In any case the rear wheel should not be turning when it comes into c...

Page 39: ...ARE ANY NON PIAGGIO ACCESSORIES INSTALLED OR AN AB NORMAL LOAD OR IF THE SCOOTER IS NOT IN A GENERALLY GOOD CON DITION OR WHENEVER WEATHER CONDITIONS DEMAND IT SPEED SHOULD BE FURTHER REDUCED CAUTION...

Page 40: ...40 2 Use...

Page 41: ...X8 250 i e Chap 03 Maintenance 41...

Page 42: ...ong journeys The vehicle is however equipped with an oil pressure warn ing light on the instrument panel 03_01 Engineoillevelcheck 03_01 Every time the scooter is used a visual check should be made on...

Page 43: ...y 10 000 km at an authorised Piaggio service centre The engine should be emptied by draining the oil from the drainage cap B of the gauze filter on the flywheel side In order to facilitate the oil dra...

Page 44: ...ANGE CONTACT AN AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE WHICH IS EQUIP PED TO DISPOSE OF USED OILS IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND LEGAL WAY CAUTION USING OILS OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED CAN SHORTEN THE LIFE O...

Page 45: ...he correct level and must remain constant at all times 4 Screw the dipstick back in checking that it is correctly locked in place N B THE NOTCHES ON THE HUB OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK EXCEPT THE ONE INDI CATI...

Page 46: ...IRTY CAUTION WHEN REPLACING THE HUB OIL DO NOT LET THE OIL COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE REAR BRAKE DISC CAUTION FOR OIL REPLACEMENT CONTACT ANY AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE AS THEY ARE EQUIPPED TO DISPOSE...

Page 47: ...NGEROUS STEERING VIBRATIONS CAUTION THE USE OF TYRES OTHER THAN THOSE INDICATED MAY CAUSE INSTABIL ITY IT IS HIGHLY ADVISABLE TO USE ORIGINAL PIAGGIO TYRES Characteristic Front wheel pressure basic mo...

Page 48: ...g HV wire cap A 2 Unscrew the spark plug using the wrench supplied 3 Upon refitting place the spark plug into the hole at the required angle and tighten it by hand 4 Use the wrench only to tighten it...

Page 49: ...inside the helmet compartment 2 Loosen the two side fairing fixing screws C 3 Remove the taillight by loosening the two fixing screws D to be able to remove the flashing turn indicator fixing screws I...

Page 50: ...03_09 03_10 03_11 50 3 Maintenance...

Page 51: ...03_12 03_13 03_14 51 3 Maintenance...

Page 52: ...type head and remove the air filter cover Airfiltercleaning 1 Wash the sponge with water and mild soap 2 Dry it with a clean cloth and short blasts of compressed air 3 Impregnate the sponge with a mi...

Page 53: ...scooter is already mixed and ready for use For the engine to work properly the coolant temperature must range between a min imum value of 60 C and a maximum value of 105 C as indicated by the instrume...

Page 54: ...k for the cause in the cooling system It is therefore indispensable to have the cooling system checked at an Authorised Piaggio Service Centre The coolant should be replaced every 2 years For this ope...

Page 55: ...656 ASTM D 4985 CUNA NC 956 16 03_21 Checkingthebrakeoillevel 03_21 The front and rear brake fluid reservoirs are both positioned on the handlebar Proceed as follows 1 Place the vehicle on its centre...

Page 56: ...st be carried out by trained technicians please contact your nearest Authorised PIAGGIO Dealer or Service Centre WARNING ONLY USE DOT 4 CLASSIFIED BRAKE FLUID BRAKE CIRCUIT FLUID IS VERY CORROSIVE MAK...

Page 57: ...hat requires the most frequent inspections and diligent maintenance The main points of maintenance to be observed are as follows CAUTION IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM NEVER DISCON N...

Page 58: ...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 Long periods of inactivity If the vehicle ha...

Page 59: ...the vehicle CAUTION BEFORE REPLACING A BLOWN FUSE FIND AND SOLVE THE FAILURE THAT CAUSED IT TO BLOW NEVER TRY TO REPLACE THE FUSE WITH ANY OTHER MATERIAL E G A PIECE OF ELECTRIC WIRE FUSE TABLE Fuse...

Page 60: ...HS Fuse No 4 Position on fuse holder 4 Capacity 10A Protected circuits High voltage coil Injector Fuel pump Lambda probe Location Battery compartment on LHS Fuse No 5 Position on fuse holder 5 Capacit...

Page 61: ...ircuits Turn indicators Saddle opening control unit Location Battery compartment on RHS Fuse No 9 Position on fuse holder 9 Capacity 7 5A Protected circuits Headlight stop light relay Start up relay L...

Page 62: ...ocation Battery compartment on RHS Fuse No 12 Position on fuse holder 12 Capacity 7 5A Protected circuits Pics Antitheft device Indicator and low fuel warning light Water temperature indicator Oil pre...

Page 63: ...ntity 4 Clock light bulb Type ALL GLASS Power 12V 2W Quantity 1 Front turn indicator bulb Type ALL GLASS Power 12V 5W Quantity 2 RHS 2 LHS Helmet compartment light bulb Type CYLINDRIC Power 12V 5W Qua...

Page 64: ...ype ALL GLASS Application Lighting system warning light Full beam headlamp warning light Open boot warning light Injection warning light Quantity 4 12V 2W warning light bulbs Type ALL GLASS Applicatio...

Page 65: ...Remove both driving mirrors by loosening the fixing screws A on the right and left hand side 3 Loosen the four fixing screws B and then remove the headlight cover 4 Extract the headlight from it hous...

Page 66: ...7 10 3 If not adjust the projection by turning the central screw A set inside the glove box N B THE ABOVE PROCEDURE COMPLIES WITH THE EUROPEAN STANDARDS RE GARDING MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM HEIGHT OF LIGHT...

Page 67: ...R FUNCTION 03_33 Rearopticalunit 03_33 03_34 Open the rear flap boot door loosen the two fixing screws D and remove the taillight assembly from its housing Follow this procedure to remove the bulbs Si...

Page 68: ...c bulb socket Detach the bulb rubber socket and remove the bulb by disengaging the joint 03_35 Numberplatelight 03_35 Loosen the two screws G and detach the plastic bulb socket Detach the bulb rubber...

Page 69: ...cbrake The brake disc and pad wear is automatically compensated therefore it has no effect on the functioning of the front and rear brakes For this reason it is not necessary to adjust the brakes An e...

Page 70: ...MES IN ORDER TO ALLOW THE PLUNGERS TO SETTLE AND THE LEVER STROKE TO BE SET TO THE CORRECT POSITION CAUTION THE PRESENCE OF SAND MUD SNOW MIXED WITH SALT ETC ON THE ROAD CAN DRASTICALLY REDUCE THE LIF...

Page 71: ...8 delveicolo 03_38 We recommend carrying out the following operations 1 Clean the scooter thoroughly and then cover it with a canvas 2 With engine off and piston at the bottom dead centre remove the s...

Page 72: ...hammy cloth For the engine exterior use petrol a brush and clean cloths Petrol can damage paintwork Remember that any polishing with silicone wax must always be preceded by washing CAUTION DETERGENTS...

Page 73: ...E CLOTHS SOAKED IN ALCOHOL PETROL DIESEL OIL OR KEROSENE FOR CLEANING THE PAINTED OR PLASTIC SURFACES IN ORDER NOT TO DAM AGE THE LUSTRE FINISH OR ALTER THEIR MECHANICAL PROPERTIES US ING SILICONE BAS...

Page 74: ...ut by an expert Contact an Authorised Service Centre LACK OF COMPRESSION Loose spark plug Screw in the spark plug tightly Cylinder head loose piston gas rings worn Contact an Authorised Service Centre...

Page 75: ...ntre INEFFICIENT SUSPENSION Shock absorber fault oil leak end buffers damaged shock absorber preloading incorrectly set Contact an Authorised Service Centre AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS CVT rollers...

Page 76: ...76 3 Maintenance...

Page 77: ...X8 250 i e Chap 04 Technicaldata 77...

Page 78: ...04_01 78 4 Technicaldata...

Page 79: ...gear reduction unit and transmission housing with forced air circulation cooling Lubrication Engine lubrication with lobe pump inside crankcase chain driven with double filter mesh and paper Cooling F...

Page 80: ...Rear brake 240 mm disc brake with hydraulic control operated by the handlebar left side lever Chassis Tubular and steel sheets Max speed 125 km h Maximum load 180 kg Kerb weight 165 kg Air filter Spo...

Page 81: ...lve clearance intake 0 10 mm discharge 0 15 mm Engine oil Capacity 1 3 l dry 1 2 l when changing oil and filter 04_02 Toolkit 04_02 One box spanner one lever for box spanner one twin screwdriver one 1...

Page 82: ...82 4 Technicaldata...

Page 83: ...X8 250 i e Chap 05 Sparepartsanda ccessories 83...

Page 84: ...ME QUALITY GUARANTEE AS THOSE INITIALLY FITTED ON THE SCOOTER THE USE OF NON ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS RENDERS THE WARRANTY VOID WARNING PIAGGIO MARKETS ITS OWN LINE OF ACCESSORIES THAT ARE RECOG NISED AND...

Page 85: ...ALLY GOOD CON DITION OR WHENEVER WEATHER CONDITIONS DEMAND IT SPEED SHOULD BE FURTHER REDUCED WARNING BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL WHEN INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE MECHAN ICAL ANTITHEFT DEVICE ON THE VEHICLE...

Page 86: ...86 5 Sparepartsandaccessories...

Page 87: ...X8 250 i e Chap 06 Scheduledmaint enance 87...

Page 88: ...erviced to the prescribed intervals of time even if you have not reached the predicted mileage Punctual vehicle servicing is necessary for the correct use of the guarantee For all further information...

Page 89: ...I I I I Steering A A A A A A A I CHECK AND CLEAN ADJUST LUBRICATE OR REPLACE IF NECESSARY C CLEAN R REPLACE A ADJUST L LUBRICATE Replace every 2 years RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS TABLE Product Description Sp...

Page 90: ...G 5W 40 Synthetic based lubricant for high performance four stroke engines JASO MA MA2 API SL ACEA A3 AGIP BRAKE 4 Brake fluid Synthetic fluid SAE J 1703 FMVSS 116 DOT 3 4 ISO 4925 CUNA NC 956 DOT 4 A...

Page 91: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS B Battery 57 C Checks 28 Clock 10 F Fuses 59 I Identification 24 K Keys 14 M Maintenance 41 P Puncture 70 R Refuelling 28 S Stand 36 T Toolkit 81 Tyres 47 V Vehicle 7 91...

Page 92: ...changes to components parts or accessories which it considers necessary to improve the product or which are required for manufacturing or construction reasons Not all versions models shown in this pub...

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