Piaggio MP3 300 HPE - Owner's Manual > Checking the brake oil level

The front and rear brake fluid reservoirs are both positioned on the handlebar. Proceed as follows:

1. Place the vehicle on its centre stand and make sure the handlebar is centred;

2. Check the fluid through the specific sight glass "C".

A certain lowering of the level is caused by wear on the brake pads. Should the level appear to be below the minimum mark, please contact an Authorised Service Centre or Dealer in order to have the braking system thoroughly checked.

Braking system fluid top up

Proceed as follows: Loosen the two fixing screws "A" and remove the cap to perform the top-up to the recommended level exclusively with recommended fluids without exceeding the maximum level.

This procedure applies to the rear brake pump top-up operation; follow the same procedure for the front brake pump.

Under standard climatic conditions, replace fluid as indicated in the scheduled maintenance table.

This operation must be carried out by trained personnel; take your vehicle to an authorised Service centre or Dealer.

WARNING

ONLY USE DOT 4 CLASS BRAKE FLUIDS. BRAKING CIRCUIT FLUIDS ARE HIGHLY CORROSIVE. MAKE SURE THAT IT DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE PAINTWORK.

CAUTION

AVOID CONTACT OF BRAKE FLUID WITH EYES, SKIN, AND CLOTHING. IN CASE OF CONTACT, RINSE WITH WATER. THE BRAKING CIRCUIT FLUID IS HYGROSCOPIC, THAT IS, IT ABSORBS HUMIDITY FROM THE SURROUNDING AIR. IF THE HUMIDITY IN THE BRAKING FLUID EXCEEDS A CERTAIN VALUE, IT WILL LEAD TO INEFFICIENT BRAKING. NEVER USE BRAKING FLUID KEPT IN CONTAINERS THAT HAVE ALREADY BEEN OPENED, OR PARTIALLY USED.

Recommended products

AGIP BRAKE 4

Brake fluid

FMVSS DOT 4 Synthetic fluid

Battery

To access the battery, proceed as follows:

1. Place the scooter on its centre stand;

2. Open the saddle, following the previously described procedure;

3. Remove the tool kit cover;

4. Remove the three fasteners "A" and the cover "B".

WARNING

IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, NEVER DISCONNECT 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 POLARITY: RISK OF SHORT CIRCUIT AND DAMAGE TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

WARNING

USED BATTERIES ARE HARMFUL FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS IN FORCE.

COMPLY WITH THE INSTALLATION OF BATTERY CABLES, OTHERWISE IN THE EVENT OF REVERSE POLARITY, THE FUSES 20A 30A AND 10A WILL NOT ONLY BE INTERRUPTED, BUT IT MIGHT ALSO DAMAGE THE ELECTRONIC IGNITION AND INJECTION DEVICE.

Long periods of inactivity

If the vehicle has not been used for long periods, it is necessary to periodically recharge the battery, bearing in mind that the battery tends to go completely flat within around three months. The battery must be recharged with a current load equal to 1/10 of the battery rated capacity (~ 1A), for a period not longer than 8 hours. For this operation contact an Authorised Service Centre. When refitting a removed battery, make sure that all terminals are properly connected.

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