VESPA S 125 ie, Manual

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Engine oil level
In 4T engines, the engine oil is used to lubricate the distribution elements, the bench
bearings and the thermal group.
An insufficient quantity of oil can cause serious
damage to the engine itself. In all 4T engines the decay of oil characteristics as well
as some consumption is normal. Consumption can particularly reflect the conditions
of use (i.e. when driving at "full acceleration" all the time, oil consumption increases).
In order to avoid problems, it is advisable to control oil level every time the
vehicle is used.
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03_02
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 line 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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