VESPA S 125, Manual

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Engine oil change (03_03)
The oil and the cartridge filter « C » must be changed as indicated in the scheduled
maintenance tables at an Authorised Service Centre . The engine should be emptied
by draining the oil from the drainage plug « B » of the gauze filter on the flywheel side.
In order to facilitate the oil drainage, loosen the cap/dipstick. Since a certain quantity
of oil still remains in the circuit, refill with approx. 850 ÷ 900 cm³ of oil through the cap
«
A . Then start up the scooter, leave it running for a few minutes and switch it off: after
five minutes, check the level and if necessary, top-up without exceeding the MAX.
level . The cartridge filter must be replaced at every oil change. For top-ups and
changes, use new oil of the recommended type.
WARNING
RUNNING THE ENGINE WITH INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION OR WITH INADE-
QUATE LUBRICANTS ACCELERATES THE WEAR AND TEAR OF THE MOVING
PARTS AND CAN CAUSE IRRETRIEVABLE DAMAGE.
WARNING
EXCESSIVE OIL LEVEL AT TOP-UPS CAN LEAD TO SCALE FORMATION AND
VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONING.
CAUTION
USED OILS CONTAIN SUBSTANCES HARMFUL TO THE ENVIRONMENT. FOR
OIL REPLACEMENT, CONTACT AN AUTHORISED PIAGGIO SERVICE CENTRE,
AS THEY ARE EQUIPPED TO DISPOSE OF SPENT OILS IN AN ENVIRONMEN-
TALLY FRIENDLY AND LEGAL WAY.
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