Vespa GTS 300 HPE - Owner's Manual > Front and rear disc brake

The brake disc and pad wear is automatically compensated, therefore it has no effect on the functioning of the front and rear brakes. For this reason it is not necessary to adjust the brakes. An excessively elastic brake lever stroke may indicate the presence of air in the braking circuit or a failure in the braking system. In this case, especially considering the fundamental role brakes play in your driving safety, it is necessary to take the vehicle to an Authorised Service Centre or Dealer.

CAUTION

BRAKING SHOULD BEGIN AFTER ABOUT 1/3 OF THE BRAKE LEVER STROKE.

CAUTION

HAVE THE BRAKE PADS CHECKED BY THE DEALER ACCORDING TO THE CHECKS SPECIFIED IN THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE. HOWEVER, IN THE EVENT OF NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT AND/OR REAR BRAKING SYSTEM DURING OPERATION, IT IS ADVISABLE TO HAVE THE BRAKING SYSTEM CHECKED BY AN AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE OR DEALER. AFTER REPLACING THE BRAKE PADS, DO NOT USE THE SCOOTER UNTIL YOU HAVE OPERATED THE BRAKE LEVER SEVERAL TIMES IN ORDER TO ALLOW THE PLUNGERS TO SETTLE AND THE LEVER STROKE TO BE SET TO THE CORRECT POSITION.

CAUTION

THE PRESENCE OF SAND, MUD, SNOW MIXED WITH SALT, ETC. ON THE ROAD, CAN DRASTICALLY REDUCE THE LIFE OF THE BRAKE PADS. IN ORDER TO AVOID THIS, WE RECOMMEND WASHING THE VEHICLE FREQUENTLY WHEN RIDING IN THESE ROAD CONDITIONS.

CAUTION

AS THE WHEELS ARE FITTED WITH ABS TONE WHEELS, TYRES MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY AN AUTHORISED SERVICE NETWORK CENTRE.

Puncture

The vehicle is equipped with Tubeless tyres (without inner tube). In the event of a puncture, Tubeless tyres - unlike tyres with inner tubes - go flat very slowly, resulting in a greater steering safety. In the case of puncture, you can make an emergency repair using an inflation canister. For permanent repairs contact an Authorised Service Centre or Dealer. Replacing a tyre means removing the wheel. For these operations, contact an Authorised Service Centre or Dealer.

CAUTION

TO USE THE "INFLATE AND REPAIR" SPRAY CAN PROPERLY, FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE PACKAGING.

WARNING

THE WHEELS, COMPLETE WITH TYRES MUST ALWAYS BE BALANCED. RIDING THE VEHICLE WITH VERY LOW TYRE PRESSURE OR WITH INCORRECTLY BALANCED TYRES CAN LEAD TO DANGEROUS STEERING VIBRATIONS.

Inactivity of the vehicle

The following operations are recommended:

1. Clean the vehicle thoroughly and then cover it with a canvas;

2. With the engine off, remove the spark plug and pour 1 - 2 cm³ of oil through its hole.

Operate the starter button 1-2 times for roughly 1 second to turn the engine over slowly, then insert the spark plug again;

3. Make sure you have at least half a tank of gasoline (in such a way to assure total immersion of the gasoline pump); spread anti-rust grease on the uncoated metal parts; keep the wheels off the ground resting the frame on two wooden blocks;

4. As far as regards the battery, follow the instructions in paragraph "Battery".

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