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Checks

Before using the vehicle, check:

1

. There is enough fuel in the fuel tank.

2

. The correct fluid level for front and rear brakes.

3

. That tyres are properly inflated.

4

. The correct functioning of tail lights, headlamp, turn indicators, stop light and license

plate light.

5

. The correct functioning of front and rear brakes.

6

. The oil level in the gearcase.

7

. The engine oil level.

8

. The coolant level.

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Содержание MP3 250 i.e.

Страница 1: ...s information tips and precautions for using your scooter 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...

Страница 2: ...regular 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 i...

Страница 3: ...nt 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 signs that you see...

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Страница 5: ...ment by remote control 26 Opening the saddle to access the helmet compartment in an emergency 27 Opening of top box 28 Identification 28 USE 29 Checks 30 Refuelling 31 Tyre pressure 33 Shock absorbers...

Страница 6: ...t compartment lighting bulb 72 Rear view mirrors 73 Front and rear disc brake 73 Puncture 74 Periods of inactivity 75 Cleaning the vehicle 75 TECHNICAL DATA 81 Kit equipment 85 SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSO...

Страница 7: ...MP3 250 i e Chap 01 Vehicle 7...

Страница 8: ...01_01 01_02 8 1 Vehicle...

Страница 9: ...E Turn indicator switch F Headlight switch G Rear brake lever H Horn button I Engine cut off switch L Mode switch M Emergency turn indicator switch N Analogue instrument panel O Indicator unit P Bag h...

Страница 10: ...panel 01_03 A Led immobilizer anti theft device B Speedometer with twin scale km h and mph C CLOCK switch D Digital display E Front suspension locking system warning light if available F SET switch G...

Страница 11: ...injection system failure warning light M Low fuel warning light N Engine stop warning light D Turn indicator warning light P Low oil pressure warning light Q Front suspension locking system failure wa...

Страница 12: ...ock push and hold the CLOCK button longer than 3 seconds The numbers showing the hours will begin flashing Set the hour using the SET button Push the CLOCK button again and the minutes numbers start f...

Страница 13: ...otal odometer gauge B BELT maintenance icon C SERVICE maintenance icon D Engine coolant temperature indicator E Trip odometer gauge A B and ambient temperature selected with the MODE button F TIME DAT...

Страница 14: ...pressed and cannot be pressed when released 2 OFF Ignition disabled extractable key mechanical antitheft device dis abled and enabled disabled parking brake 3 ON Ready to start non extractable key me...

Страница 15: ...ors 01_09 Lever towards S Left turn indicator is switched on Lever towards D Right turn indicator is switched on The lever B automatically returns to 0 and the turn indicators remain on press the leve...

Страница 16: ...lashing light button 01_12 It enables the activation of the 4 turn indicators simultaneously The control M can be enabled only with the key set to ON but once enabled it keeps functioning even if the...

Страница 17: ...ress the G switch to start the engine Warning in vehicles fitted with a suspension locking system the vehicle will start but will remain at idling speed if the rider is not seated on the saddle in rid...

Страница 18: ...cks the starter key and only if this key is recognised will the immobilizer system allow the scooter to be started Keys 01_16 01_17 01_18 Two types of keys come with the vehicle The red handgrip key A...

Страница 19: ...G LOSING THE RED KEY PREVENTS ANY REPAIRS OF THE PIAGGIO IMMOBIL IZER SYSTEM AND THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT WARNING KEEP THE CODE CARD AND THE RED HANDGRIP KEY IN A SAFE PLACE NOT ON YOUR VEHICLE 01_19 1...

Страница 20: ...code is not recognised turn the key first to OFF and then to ON if the lock cannot be disabled try with the other key supplied red coloured If the engine cannot be started contact an Authorised Piagg...

Страница 21: ...n OFF position and turn it to ON After 1 3 seconds turn the key to OFF again and pull it out Intermediate step black key After pulling out the red key insert the black key within 10 seconds and prompt...

Страница 22: ...d Service Centre The remote control is powered by inner batteries that get discharged after extended used If the green LED turns on when the button is pressed the remote control is working properly Yo...

Страница 23: ...OUT THESE OPERATIONS WITHIN THE INDICATED TIMES WILL RESULT IN THE AUTOMATIC CANCELLATION OF THE PROCESS FOR PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROLLED KEYS WARNING AVOID PRESSING THE REMOTE CONTROL BUTTON MOR...

Страница 24: ...JUST TURN THE KEY TO ON TO REACTIVATE THE RECEIVER 01_22 01_23 Accessing the fuel tank 01_22 01_23 To open the fuel tank cover set the key to OFF or ON then press and turn it clockwise 24 1 Vehicle...

Страница 25: ...used in case of rain Lift the saddle and extract the cover from its housing then extend it over the whole length of the saddle starting from the front end do not over stretch the cover to avoid teari...

Страница 26: ...the remote control The saddle cannot be opened only when the key is set to ON WARNING OBJECTS INAPPROPRIATELY ARRANGED INSIDE THE HELMET COMPARTMENT MAY DEFORM THE SADDLE CAUSING THE COURTESY LIGHT T...

Страница 27: ...TE CONTROL SECTION TO REPLACE BATTERIES 01_28 01_29 Opening the saddle to access the helmet compartment in an emergency 01_28 01_29 If the remote control battery or the vehicle battery is discharged f...

Страница 28: ...espectively 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 We recommend checking t...

Страница 29: ...MP3 250 i e Chap 02 Use 29...

Страница 30: ...for front and rear brakes 3 That tyres are properly inflated 4 The correct functioning of tail lights headlamp turn indicators stop light and license plate light 5 The correct functioning of front an...

Страница 31: ...uel tank cap and remove the cap T Recommended fuel Unleaded petrol 95 octane min The instrument H indicates fuel level and the warning light M indicates the reserve WARNING SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE BEFOR...

Страница 32: ...EMPTY LACK OF FUEL CAN DAM AGE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAUTION USING NON RECOMMENDED PETROL REDUCES THE EFFICIENCY OF THE EX HAUST AND FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEMS CAUTION DO NOT USE THE VEHICLE TO THE COMPLET...

Страница 33: ...apacity 12 l approximate value Fuel reserve 2 l approx 02_03 Tyre pressure 02_03 Check the tyre pressure and wear periodically roughly every 500 km The tyres are equipped with wear indicators the tyre...

Страница 34: ...nd passenger 1 8 bar Rear tyre pressure rider Rear tyre pressure rider 2 bar Rear wheel pressure rider and passenger Rear tyre pressure rider and passenger 2 4 bar 02_04 Shock absorbers adjustment 02_...

Страница 35: ...E RECOMMEND WEARING GLOVES WHILE CARRYING OUT THIS OPERA TION IN ORDER TO AVOID INJURIES WARNING WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND NOT TO ADJUST BOTH SHOCK ABSORBERS WITH DIFFERENT PRELOADING Running in DURING TH...

Страница 36: ...PLY WITH THE RULES LISTED ABOVE 02_05 Starting up the engine 02_05 The vehicle is supplied with an ignition cut off system activated by the emergency cut off switch The engine cannot be started if the...

Страница 37: ...s if the vehicle has a front suspension locking system a sensor placed under the saddle will prevent vehicle motion but not ignition if the rider is not seated in riding position 1 Rest the vehicle on...

Страница 38: ...LE IS MOVING UNBURNED FUEL COULD ENTER THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND BURN CAUSING IT TO OVERHEAT AND POSSIBLY DESTROYING IT CAUTION NEITHER PUSH THE STARTER BUTTON NOR TURN THE KEY SWITCH TO ON WHEN THE...

Страница 39: ...S THE ESTABLISHED THRESHOLD WARNING AFTER A LONG DISTANCE COVERED AT THE MAXIMUM SPEED DO NOT STOP THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY BUT LET IT RUN AT IDLE FOR A FEW SECONDS Difficult start up In the rare case o...

Страница 40: ...OTER THAT THE EXHAUST DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH FLAMMABLE MATERIALS TO AVOID SERIOUS BURNS CAUTION DO NOT SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING UN BURNED FUEL COULD ENTER THE CATALYT...

Страница 41: ...ater than 25 Observe the following precautions if the clutch overheats 1 Do not continue riding in such conditions 2 Let the clutch cool down with the engine at idle speed for a few minutes Safe drivi...

Страница 42: ...CIDENTS RIDE VERY CAREFULLY AFTER ADDING ACCESSORIES AND WHILE CARRYING LUGGAGE ADDING ACCES SORIES AND LUGGAGE CAN REDUCE THE VEHICLE S STABILITY PERFORM ANCE AND SAFETY DURING USE WARNING NEVER RIDE...

Страница 43: ...YOU TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE CAUTION ANY CHANGES TO THE VEHICLE PERFORMANCE AS WELL AS ALTERATIONS TO ORIGINAL STRUCTURAL PARTS IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN BY LAW AND RENDERS THE VEHICLE NO LONGER CO...

Страница 44: ...s vehicle tilting when the T switch is pressed The vehicle can be stopped without your feet touching the ground The warning light E starts flashing when the key switch is set to ON This means that the...

Страница 45: ...warning light E is off With engine on system locked and warning light E on the suspension locking sys tem is disengaged automatically and the warning light E turns off when the throttle is twisted to...

Страница 46: ...OF ENGINE FAILURE DISCHARGED BATTERY AVOID PULLING THE VEHICLE WITH THE LOCKING SYSTEM ENGAGED WITH THE LOCKING SYSTEM ENGAGED AND THE ENGINE OFF AVOID MOV ING THE VEHICLE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 5 Km h WARNI...

Страница 47: ...here is a failure in the front suspension locking system Therefore it is necessary to take your vehicle to a Piaggio Service Center If the front suspension is locked it can be unlocked by quickly oper...

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Страница 49: ...MP3 250 i e Chap 03 Maintenance 49...

Страница 50: ...de on the level of the engine oil when the engine is cold The oil level should be somewhere between the MAX and MIN index marks on the level bar the check must be made with the scooter upright resting...

Страница 51: ...top up should be carried out with around 600 650 cc of oil from 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...

Страница 52: ...t the vehicle onto its centre stand on level ground 2 Unscrew the dipstick A dry it with a clean cloth and then reinsert it screwing it fully into place 3 Pull out the dipstick to control that the oil...

Страница 53: ...OSAL SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENT REGULATIONS CAUTION AN EXCESSIVE QUANTITY OF OIL CAN LEAD TO LEAKAGE WHICH MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE AND THE WHEEL TO GET DIRTY CAUTION WHEN REPLACING...

Страница 54: ...Y BALANCED TYRES CAN LEAD TO DANGEROUS STEERING VIBRATIONS Characteristic Front tyre pressure rider Front tyre pressure rider 1 6 bar Front tyre pressure rider and passenger Front tyre pressure rider...

Страница 55: ...til it is finger tight 4 Only use the wrench to lock it in place 5 Place hood A fully over the spark plug 6 Refit the port making sure the rear hook is inserted WARNING THE SPARK PLUG MUST BE REMOVED...

Страница 56: ...d small blasts of compressed air 3 Impregnate the sponge with a mixture of 50 petrol and 50 specified oil 4 Gently squeeze the filter element let it drip and then refit it CAUTION IF THE VEHICLE IS US...

Страница 57: ...cold fol lowing the methods indicated below a Rest the vehicle in vertical position on the stand and remove the screw of the ex pansion tank cap shown in the photo b Remove the expansion tank cover A...

Страница 58: ...lene glycol based antifreeze fluid CUNA NC 956 16 03_13 Checking the brake oil level 03_13 The front and rear brake fluid reservoirs are both positioned on the handlebars Pro ceed as follows 1 Place t...

Страница 59: ...ontact your nearest PIAGGIO dealer or an authorised service centre WARNING ONLY USE DOT 4 CLASS BRAKE FLUIDS COOLING SYSTEM FLUIDS ARE HIGHLY CORROSIVE MAKE SURE THAT IT DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT WIT...

Страница 60: ...R TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM NEVER DISCON NECT THE WIRING WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING Use of a new battery Make sure that the terminals are connected correctly CAUTION DO NOT REVERSE THE...

Страница 61: ...make sure that all terminals are properly connected 03_16 03_17 Fuses 03_16 03_17 03_18 The electrical system has twelve fuses divided in two fuse boxes to protect the different installation circuits...

Страница 62: ...tery compartment Fuse No 2 Capacity 20A Protected circuits battery powered fuse No 7 live fuses No 8 No 9 No 10 No 11 Location battery compartment Fuse No 3 if present Capacity 20A Protected circuits...

Страница 63: ...lectrical fan Location battery compartment Fuse No 6 Capacity 3A Protected circuits Battery powered injection control unit Location battery compartment Fuse No 7 Capacity 7 5 A Protected circuits Batt...

Страница 64: ...No 11 Capacity 7 5A Protected circuits Live ECU parking lever antitheft device instrument panel headlight remote control horn remote control Location footrest Fuse No 12 Capacity 7 5A Protected circui...

Страница 65: ...icator bulb Type ALL GLASS Power 12V 5W Quantity 2 RHS 2 LHS Rear tail light bulb Type ALL GLASS Power 12V 5W Quantity 1 RHS 1 LHS Stop light bulb Type SPHERICAL Power 12V 10W Quantity 2 License plate...

Страница 66: ...3 Remove the two headlamp upper fixing screws B 4 Remove the two grille front fixing screws C 5 Remove the two screws D located under the grille 6 Remove the two screws E located inside the front shie...

Страница 67: ...y central cover 3 Turn on the headlight and check that the limit of the projected light beam is not over 9 10 or below 7 10 of the distance from the ground to the centre of the vehicle head light 4 Ot...

Страница 68: ...03_24 03_25 03_26 68 3 Maintenance...

Страница 69: ...03_27 03_28 03_29 69 3 Maintenance...

Страница 70: ...ts fitting 03_32 Rear optical unit 03_32 03_33 03_34 03_35 Open the rear case cover remove the two screws D and then the other four fixing screws D to pull out the headlight assembly from its fitting...

Страница 71: ...03_33 03_34 03_35 71 3 Maintenance...

Страница 72: ...e figure without damaging the plastic parts Next slide off the bulb holder Remove the bulb afterwards 03_38 Helmet compartment lighting bulb 03_38 Open the rear boot and insert a small plain slot scre...

Страница 73: ...aking system In this case mainly due to the importance of brakes to guarantee safe riding conditions the vehicle should be taken to an Authorised Service Centre or Dealer CAUTION THE BRAKING ACTION SH...

Страница 74: ...yres without inner tube In the event of a puncture contrary to the situation with a tyre with inner tube the tyre deflates more slowly resulting in a greater steering safety In the event of a puncture...

Страница 75: ...the engine Operate the starter button 1 2 times for roughly 1 second to turn the engine over slowly then insert the spark plug again 4 Empty all fuel spread antirust grease on the unpainted metal par...

Страница 76: ...NEL CASO CHE NON SIA POSSIBILE EFFETTUARE TALE OPERAZIONE IN UN ALTRO MODO NECESSARIO USARE SOLAMENTE IL GETTO A VENTAGLIO NON AVVICINARE LA LANCIA A MENO DI 2 FT 60 CM NON USARE ACQUA A TEMPERATURE S...

Страница 77: ...VICE CENTRE STARTING FAILURE Emergency switch in OFF Set the switch back to ON Fuse blown Replace the blown fuse and have the vehicle checked by an Authorised Service Centre IGNITION PROBLEM Faulty sp...

Страница 78: ...ction Removing the air filter INSUFFICIENT BRAKING Greasy disc Worn pads Faulty braking system Presence of air in the front and rear brake circuit Contact an Authorised Service Centre INEFFICIENT SUSP...

Страница 79: ...STAND DOES NOT RETURN TO POSITION Presence of dirt Clean and grease 79 3 Maintenance...

Страница 80: ...80 3 Maintenance...

Страница 81: ...MP3 250 i e Chap 04 Technical data 81...

Страница 82: ...jection system with variable timing and separate HV coil Fuel supply throttle valve dia 32 mm and single injector Transmission With automatic expandable pulley variator with torque server V belt self...

Страница 83: ...two side headstocks plus shock absorbers with hydraulic locking system Rear suspension Single arm with two double acting hydraulic shock absorbers and preloading adjustable to 4 positions Front wheel...

Страница 84: ...ity 2 0 l Rear hub oil 250 cc Exhaust muffler Twin three way catalytic converter MP3 250 I E ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Engine single cylinder four stroke Bore x stroke 72 x 60 mm Cubic capacity 244 29 cm...

Страница 85: ...in screwdriver one flat wrench 13 mm one special spanner for adjusting the rear shock absorbers one plastic gripper for removing the fuses The tools are stored under the saddle in the compartment prov...

Страница 86: ...86 4 Technical data...

Страница 87: ...MP3 250 i e Chap 05 Spare parts and accessories 87...

Страница 88: ...LY WHEN IT IS FITTED WITH ACCESSORIES OR WITH UNUSUAL LOADS WARNING IT IS ALSO RECOMMENDED THAT ORIGINAL PIAGGIO SPARE PARTS BE USED AS THESE ARE THE ONLY ONES OFFERING YOU THE SAME QUALITY GUARAN TEE...

Страница 89: ...h THE SCOOTER CAN BE RIDDEN AT A HIGHER SPEED WITHOUT THE ACCESSO RIES MENTIONED BEFORE WITHIN THE LIMITS ESTABLISHED BY LAW IF THERE SHOULD BE NOT PIAGGIO ACCESSORIES INSTALLED OR AN ABNOR MAL LOAD O...

Страница 90: ...CLE CAN SERIOUSLY DAMAGE ITS COMPONENTS AND AFFECT THE CORRECT FUNCTIONING OF THE VEHICLE AND HARM THE USER 90 5 Spare parts and accessories...

Страница 91: ...MP3 250 i e Chap 06 Programmed maintenance 91...

Страница 92: ...heduled service to solve it All scheduled maintenance services must be carried out at the specified times even if the stated mileage has not yet been reached Carrying out scheduled services on time is...

Страница 93: ...00 KM 35000 KM 45 000 KM 55 000 KM 65 000 KM 75 000 KM Engine oil level check top up Brake pads check condition and wear AFTER 10 000 KM 50 000 KM 70 000 KM Safety locks check Throttle lever adjustmen...

Страница 94: ...Tilt locking gripper control cable adjustment AFTER 20 000 KM 35 000 KM 50 000 KM 65 000 KM 80 000 KM Driving Belt replacement AFTER 20 000 KM 40 000 KM 80 000 KM Spark plug replacement Throttle leve...

Страница 95: ...ions check Steering Check Tilt locking gripper control cable adjustment 30 000 KM Safety locks check Throttle lever adjustment Air filter clean Engine oil change Electrical system and battery check Co...

Страница 96: ...e lever adjustment Air filter clean Engine oil change Valve clearance check Electrical system and battery check Coolant level check Brake fluid level check Engine oil replacement Hub oil change Brake...

Страница 97: ...ol Oil for 4 stroke engines AGIP FILTER OIL Oil for air filter sponge Mineral oil with specific additives for increased adhesiveness AGIP GP 330 Calcium complex soap based grease with NLGI 2 ISO L XBC...

Страница 98: ...98 6 Programmed maintenance...

Страница 99: ...Headlight 66 Horn 15 Hub oil 52 I Identification 28 Immobilizer 18 21 Instrument panel 10 K Key switch 14 Keys 18 L Light switch 16 M Maintenance 13 49 91 92 Mirrors 73 S Saddle 22 25 27 Scheduled ma...

Страница 100: ...s or accessory supplies which it considers necessary to improve the product or which are required for manufacturing or construction reasons Not all versions shown in this publication are available in...

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