VESPA GTS Super 300, User Manual

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Cooling fluid level (03_12, 03_13)
The engine is cooled by a forced-circulation coolant system. The cooling circuit holds
coolant consisting of a mixture of 50% de-ionised water and 50% glycol ethylene-
based antifreeze solution with corrosion inhibitors. The recommended coolant is
supplied premixed and ready to use. To ensure correct engine operation, the needle
on the coolant temperature gauge must be at the centre of the scale. If the needle
enters the red zone, turn off the engine, allow the engine to cool then check the coolant
level; if the level is OK, take your scooter to an
Authorised Piaggio Service Cen-
tre . If when using your scooter at a low gear the coolant temperature exceeds the
above values, shut off the engine and let it cool down. Then check the coolant level;
if level is OK, take your scooter to an
Authorised Piaggio Service Centre . Check
coolant when the engine is cold at the intervals indicated in the scheduled mainte-
nance table, following the steps below.
a) Place the scooter in a vertical position on the stand.
b) Unscrew the fixing screw « A » and remove the cover.
c) Check the fluid level according to the two marks- MIN and MAX « B » on the reservoir
d) Top up if the fluid level is below the MIN level on the scale inside the expansion
tank. The fluid level must always be between the MIN and MAX levels.
If the fluid is near the minimum level, top-up only when the engine is cold. If the coolant
needs to be topped up frequently or the expansion tank is completely dry, check the
cooling system for the cause of the problem. Have the cooling system checked at an
Authorised Piaggio Service Centre . Coolant must be changed every 2 years at an
Authorised Piaggio Service Centre .
WARNING
TO AVOID THE RISK OF SCALDING, DO NOT UNSCREW THE EXPANSION
TANK COVER WHILE THE ENGINE IS STILL HOT.
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